Approved UHMS Introductory Courses
What is a UHMS Designated Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine?
UHMS approved introductory course training is expected to require a minimum of 40 hours of face-to-face hyperbaric medicine specific instruction, formal assessment upon completion, some element of practical chamber‑side instruction, and must be documented by a certificate of completion. A UHMS‑Designated Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine shall cover the following elements: Historical Considerations, Physics of Hyperbaric Exposure, Mechanisms of hyperbaric oxygen, Air Decompression Procedures, UHMS Accepted Indications: Their Scientific Basis and Treatment Protocols, Side Effects and Contraindications, Patient Assessment and Management, Hyperbaric Chamber Systems, Hyperbaric Safety and Emergency Procedures, Administrative/ Management Issues, Clinical and Technical Practicum and a final examination and evaluation.
A UHMS Designated Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine is designed to introduce physicians, nurses and technicians to the theory and practice of hyperbaric medicine. On May 21, 1998 the UHMS Board of Directors established the minimum content, duration, and quality of a UHMS Designated Introductory Course.
Basic Considerations for Determining the Elements
In establishing the minimum content and duration of a UHMS Designated Introductory Course, the Education Committee considered the following items:
Additional guidelines for training, credentialing and staffing can be found in the UHMS Guidelines for Hyperbaric Facility Operations.
Essentials of Hyperbaric Medicine
Baromedial Partners, LLC – Las Vegas, Nevada
Barry Phillips
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
Email: bmpllc2017@gmail.com
Phone: +702-882-2003
Fundamentals in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Surgical and Wound Care Clinic
(CO-SPONSORSHIP: CME Provided through host organization)
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery; Washington University School of Medicine
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
Upcoming Date(s): November 9-13, 2019
Email: sellersgj@wustl.edu
Phone: 314-747-4185
Website: https://accs.wustl.edu/courses/hbotcourse/
Fundamentals of Hyperbaric Medicine
Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC, Canada
Sherri Ferguson
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
Emails: sferguson@sfu.ca
Phone: +778-782-3782
Upcoming Course Date(s):
Milpark Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa; September 16 – 20, 2019
SFU Burnaby Campus, BC, Canada: October 21-25, 2019
Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training
International ATMO – San Antonio, Texas
Paul Sheffield, Director
Credits:
41.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
31.08 contact hours – Texas Nurses Association
Email: education@hyperbaricmedicine.com
Phone: +210-614-3688
Website: www.hyperbaricmedicine.com
Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine
Wound Care Education Partners – Travels on-site
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
40 contact hours by the Florida Board of Nursing
40 Category A credit hours credit hours by the NBDHMT
Activity Dates:
December 14-17, 2019 (Fort Wayne, IN)
February 7-10, 2020 (Valencia, CA)
March 14-17, 2020 (North Palm Beach, FL)
March 20-23, 2020 (Las Vegas, NV)
April 25-28, 2020 (North Palm Beach, FL)
September 19-22, 2020 (North Palm Beach, FL)
October 9-12, 2020 (Las Vegas, NV)
November 7-10, 2020 (North Palm Beach, FL)
Email: info@woundeducationpartners.com
Phone: +561-776-6066
Website: www.woundeducationpartners.com
Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center – Long Beach, California
Stuart Miller, MD, Director
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
Email: cpua@memorialcare.org
Phone: +562-933-6950
Website: longbeachhyperbaricmedicine.com
Introductory Hyperbaric Medicine Course
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ray Janisse, RRT, CHT
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Activity Dates:
March 31 to April 4, 2020
November 24 to 28, 2020
Phone: 416-340-4800 X3346
Email: Ray.Janisse@uhn.ca
Website: https://www.uhn.ca/Surgery/Treatments_Procedures/Hyperbaric_Medicine_Unit#tab4
Introductory Hyperbaric Training
Poseidon Safety International
Kevan Corson, Director
Credits: 41.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
Email: kevan.corson@poseidonsafety.com
Phone: (512) 924-4266
Website: http://poseidonsafety.com/index.html
Pacific Northwest Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine
Responsible Organization: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
Activity Director: Enoch Huang and James Holm
Activity Administrator: Enoch Huang, MD, FUHM
Contact: Enoch Huang: Email Dr. Huang / Ph: 503-413-3244
Location: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Virginia Mason Medical Center
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ physicians
Upcoming date(s): August 3-7, 2020 (3-4 Portland, 5 travel day, 6-7 Seattle)
Registration: https://www.legacyhealthevents.org/hyperbaric08
Website: www.legacyhealth.org
Primary Hyperbaric Medicine Course
International ATMO – Conducted on-site per request
Paul Sheffield, Director
Credits: 40.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / physicians
Email: education@hyperbaricmedicine.com
Phone: +210-614-3688
Website: www.hyperbaricmedicine.com
Principles of Hyperbaric Medicine
Principles of Hyperbaric Medicine
Undersea Oxygen Clinic LLC- Tampa, FL
Contact: Joseph Dituri: joe@iantd.com / Ph: 202-642-3483
Mario Caruso: mariocaruso@verizon.net /Ph: 727-542-1959
Location: Tampa, Florida or on-site hospitals
Credits: 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ physicians
Website: www.underseaoxygenclinic.com
Upcoming 2020 Dates:
3-6 February
13-16 April
1-4 June
3-6 August
5-8 October
7-10 December
631 US Highway 1, Suite 307
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: 919.490.5140 | 877.533.8467
Fax: 919.490.5149
Email: uhms@uhms.org
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