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Physicians Training in Diving Medicine 2026
2027 Course Date: October 11-22: Registration for the 2027 courses opens: October 26, 2026
Course Description and Goal
The UHMS Physicians Training in Diving Medicine Course was started in 1977 with financial support from the Department of Energy and the cooperation of the U.S. Navy. Further influence has been based on internationally accepted training objectives that were agreed upon by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC), the European Diving Technology Committee (EDTC), and the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM).
This course has been approved by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee and the European Diving Technology Committee (DMAC/EDTCmed) as a Level 2D - Medical management of diving accidents and illnesses (Diving Medical Physician) course through 31 December 2025.
The Level 2D – Medical Management of Diving Accidents and Illnesses (Diving Medical Physician) course is to prepare Physicians (holding an MD, DO, or equivalent degree) and Non-Physician Practitioners (NPPs)to recognize, evaluate, and treat diving-related injuries and illnesses. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of diving physiology, pathophysiology, and medical management principles, enabling them to provide informed clinical care to injured or ill divers.
The goal of this course is to train physicians and NPPs in recognizing and treating diving medical emergencies. Course educational methodology includes lectures, case presentations, video clips, printed support materials, practical exercises, and both formal and informal question and answer sessions with the faculty.
In addition to lectures on the physiology and medicine of diving, the course will include practical exposure to different types of diving equipment, recompression chambers and support systems and situational/simulation training.
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India PATH Skills Lab: Saturday, October 31, & Sunday, November 1, 2026
Date: Saturday, October 31, & Sunday, November 1, 2026
Location: Prana Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre
White Lotus International Hospital
Plot No. 1, Roadpali Road, Opposite Police Headquarters
Sector 20, Kalamboli, Panvel
Maharashtra 410218, India 410218
The UHMS Hyperbaric Skills and Emergency Management Course, “PATH Skills Lab,” is designed to provide attendees with hands-on experience in emergency management and cover clinical decision-making within a collaborative group environment. The course features concurrent stations where small groups of 2–3 learners rotate throughout the day to explore topics such as hyperbaric medicine critical care, emerging indications, and practical management issues under the guidance of expert faculty. This small-group format promotes active discussion, teamwork, and critical thinking, with light hands-on and familiarization with equipment. Completion of this course is a requirement for the UHMS Program for Advanced Training in Hyperbarics.
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PATH Skills Lab: Friday, May 28, 2027
Date: Friday, May 28, 2027
Location: Baylor University Medical Center
3500 Gaston Avenue Barnett Tower, Suite 210, Dallas, TX, 75246
USA
The UHMS Hyperbaric Skills and Emergency Management Course, “PATH Skills Lab,” is designed to provide attendees with hands-on experience in emergency management and cover clinical decision-making within a collaborative group environment. The course features concurrent stations where small groups of 2–3 learners rotate throughout the day to explore topics such as hyperbaric medicine critical care, emerging indications, and practical management issues under the guidance of expert faculty. This small-group format promotes active discussion, teamwork, and critical thinking, with light hands-on and familiarization with equipment. Completion of this course is a requirement for the UHMS Program for Advanced Training in Hyperbarics.
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Medical Examiner of Divers 2027
Course Information
The UHMS Level 1 – Medical Examiner of Divers course is designed to prepare Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners (NPPs) to conduct medical examinations of commercial, recreational, scientific, and public safety divers and determine their fitness to dive.
The course follows the approved curriculum of the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC), the European Diving Technology Committee (EDTC), and the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM), ensuring a balanced, evidence-based, and internationally recognized program of instruction.
Approved by DMAC/EDTCmed as a Level 1 – Medical Examiner of Divers course through December 31, 2025, this program provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform diver medical assessments in accordance with globally accepted standards.
Course Goal
The goal of this course is to equip Physicians and NPPs with the expertise needed to evaluate the medical fitness of professional, recreational, scientific, and public service divers. Through comprehensive instruction in diving medicine and fitness-to-dive assessment, participants will learn to identify medical conditions that may affect diving safety and make informed recommendations regarding an individual's ability to dive.
Upon Completion, Participants Will Be Able To:
- Conduct comprehensive fitness-to-dive evaluations.
- Assess medical risks associated with diving activities.
- Apply internationally recognized standards and guidelines for diver medical examinations.
- Evaluate commercial, recreational, scientific, and public safety divers.
- Make informed decisions regarding a diver's fitness for participation in diving operations.
Become part of a global network of healthcare professionals dedicated to protecting diver health and safety through expert medical assessment and evaluation.
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Level 1 and Level 2D course?
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Physicians Training in Diving Medicine 2027
Course Description and Goal
The UHMS Physicians Training in Diving Medicine Course was started in 1977 with financial support from the Department of Energy and the cooperation of the U.S. Navy. Further influence has been based on internationally accepted training objectives that were agreed upon by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC), the European Diving Technology Committee (EDTC), and the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM).
This course has been approved by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee and the European Diving Technology Committee (DMAC/EDTCmed) as a Level 2D - Medical management of diving accidents and illnesses (Diving Medical Physician) course through 31 December 2025.
The Level 2D – Medical Management of Diving Accidents and Illnesses (Diving Medical Physician) course is to prepare Physicians (holding an MD, DO, or equivalent degree) and Non-Physician Practitioners (NPPs)to recognize, evaluate, and treat diving-related injuries and illnesses. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of diving physiology, pathophysiology, and medical management principles, enabling them to provide informed clinical care to injured or ill divers.
The goal of this course is to train physicians and NPPs in recognizing and treating diving medical emergencies. Course educational methodology includes lectures, case presentations, video clips, printed support materials, practical exercises, and both formal and informal question and answer sessions with the faculty.
In addition to lectures on the physiology and medicine of diving, the course will include practical exposure to different types of diving equipment, recompression chambers and support systems and situational/simulation training.
Click the Details button bellow for more information on this on this course.