OVERVIEW

Hyperbaric Medicine: Principles & Practice, 2nd edition is organized by WebCME Inc..

Starts Date: June 12, 2024
Expires Date: June 12, 2026.

Description:
This comprehensive course in Hyperbaric Medicine is tailored for physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health professionals committed to advancing their expertise in this field. Designed to be accessible from any location, the course provides a thorough understanding of Hyperbaric Medicine, encompassing patient diagnosis and management, the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as well as operational aspects of hyperbaric facilities. Through a combination of didactic lectures, clinical case studies, and multimedia content, participants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in hyperbaric wound care.

Topics/Outline:
This course offers practicing physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals a comprehensive overview of Hyperbaric Medicine, the diagnosis and management of the hyperbaric medicine patient and hyperbaric facility Operations. A team approach, using featured case studies is utilized to highlight hyperbaric medicine practices. In addition to didactic lectures, faculty will review the latest advances in the hyperbaric wound care environment.

  • Scientific Basis of Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Clinical Applications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Therapeutic Approaches in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
  • Key Operational Components of Hyperbaric Chambers
  • Operational Safety and Fire Awareness
  • Integration of Knowledge into Clinical Practice through Didactic Lectures and Case Studies

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the scientific basis of Hyperbaric Medicine and apply this understanding to patient care
  • Identify all key operational components of a hyperbaric chamber
  • Discuss the clinical applications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Understand operational safety and fire awareness
  • Employ therapeutic approaches in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
  • Integrate into their practices the knowledge obtained through didactic lectures and clinical case studies
Credits

Physician Credits:
Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MTMI designates this activity for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The planning committee at MTMI, which consists of Lesa Mohr, Joyce Griffin, Brenda DeBastiani and Steve Cushman all state that they have no financial relationship to disclose with any ineligible commercial interests.

Nursing Credits:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 40.0 contact hours.

CMS:
WebCME’s Hyperbaric Introductory course is a robust 40-hour introductory course that meets the guidelines set forth by CMS. CMS requires that clinicians take a 40 hour course that is backed by a professional society. The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) endorses WebCME’s courses and has set basic training standards for thousands of clinicians.

  • 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 40 Contact Hours
  • 40 CME/CEU
  • 40 Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianNursingCliniciansNursesAllied Health ProfessionalsFellowsAdvanced Practice Providers

    SPECIALITIES

    Hyperbaric medicine