Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine Course (Oct 10 - 25, 2020)

Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine Course is organized by Wound Care Education Partners (WCEP).

Event Date: 10/10/2020 9:00 AM
Event End Date: 10/25/2020 8:00 PM

Credit Hours: 40

Topics:
• Anatomy and wound healing physiology
• Wound care etiology, diagnosis and management algorithms
• Assessment and classification of acute and chronic wounds and applicability of hyperbaric medicine
• Proper wound assessment and documentation
• Discuss factors that impede wound healing
• Clinical algorithms and scientific management of problem wounds
• Orientation to the many different types of dressing categories and their use in hyperbaric medicine
• History of Hyperbaric Medicine
• Hyperbaric Physics and Physiology
• Mechanisms of Hyperbaric Oxygen
• Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Accepted Indications
• Contraindications, Potential Complications and Side Effects
• Air Decompression Procedures
• Patient Assessment & Management
• Hyperbaric Safety & Emergency Procedures
• The Econimics and Payment Systems Associated with Hyperbaric Medicine
• Patient Management and the Role of the Supervising Professional
• Diving Injuries and Dive/Decompression Tables
• PtcO2's Role in Defining Tissue Hypoxia or Ischemia in the Potential Patient
• Documentation and Quality Assurance Measures
• Hyperbaric Equipment Orientation

Goals:
The goals and objectives of this jointly provided Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine CME Program are:
• Provide a rigorous Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine addressing the key fundamental elements and concepts which will assist the participant in practicing hyperbaric medicine, safely and effectively.
• Demonstrate the importance of team training in the hyperbaric environment including safely operating the hyperbaric equipment and performing emergency drills.
• Provide the participant with the opportunity to perform non-invasive vascular studies and understand the important role of PtcO2 in determining the opportunity for wound healing.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of the Introductory Courses in Hyperbaric Medicine the participants should be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements associated with hyperbaric pressure and treatment through homework, practical application discussions, Q/A's and a final examination at end of the end of the course.
• Demonstrate knowledge in applying PtcO2 electrodes in the correct tissue areas to determine tissue PO2 and verbalize the results based on the Transcutaneous Oximetry in Clinical Practice: Consensus statements from an expert panel based on evidence.