Since 1983
Advancing Hyperbaric Medicine
Physician-Led
Multidisciplinary Community
Evidence-Based
Education • Safety • Professional Excellence
Advancing Hyperbaric Medicine
Multidisciplinary Community
Education • Safety • Professional Excellence
The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) is a physician-led professional organization dedicated to advancing the safe, evidence-based practice of hyperbaric medicine through education, professional development, clinical leadership, and collaboration.
For more than four decades, ACHM has supported healthcare professionals committed to improving the quality and practice of hyperbaric medicine and helping patients receive safe, appropriate, high-quality care.
Founded in 1983, ACHM serves physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, hyperbaric technologists, wound care professionals, healthcare organizations, and others dedicated to the responsible practice and continued advancement of hyperbaric medicine.
ACHM brings professionals across disciplines together around a shared commitment to clinical excellence, professional education, patient safety, and evidence-based care.
ACHM connects professionals across the hyperbaric medicine community through membership, professional development, education, and opportunities for continued involvement in the specialty.
High-quality hyperbaric education requires more than understanding the science of oxygen under pressure. Healthcare professionals must also understand clinical indications, patient selection, safety, chamber operations, emergency preparedness, and the practical realities of delivering hyperbaric treatment.
ACHM supports educational programs that emphasize the clinical application of hyperbaric medicine and the knowledge needed to provide safe, appropriate care.
Explore educational programs offered by independent providers that have satisfied ACHM's established requirements for approved hyperbaric medicine education.
Organizations offering qualifying hyperbaric medicine education may apply for ACHM review and approval of their educational programs.
Hyperbaric medicine is multidisciplinary by nature. ACHM brings together physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, technologists, wound care professionals, healthcare organizations, trainees, and others committed to advancing hyperbaric care.
Membership connects you to a community focused on education, clinical quality, collaboraton, and the continued development of hyperbaric medicine.
Patient safety is fundamental to the responsible practice of hyperbaric medicine.
The Clinical Hyperbaric Safety Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) recognizes hyperbaric facilities that demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, team competency, clinical standards, quality, and evidence-based practice.
The program provides facilities with a structured process for demonstrating safety excellence and adherence to ACHM clinical guidelines.
Founded in 1983
ACHM was founded by physicians who recognized the need for a national professional organization dedicated to the developing specialty of hyperbaric medicine.
ACHM Fellowship recognizes clinicians whose professional activity demonstrates a dedicated commitment to the practice and advancement of hyperbaric medicine. Clinicians elected to Fellowship are authorized to use the FACHM designation in connection with their professional activities.
ACHM honors professionals whose clinical work, education, innovation, leadership, and service have contributed to the advancement of hyperbaric medicine.
Recognition includes the Eric P. Kindwall, MD Award of Excellence in Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine and the Ken Locklear Visionary Award.
Stay informed about ACHM organizational news, professional announcements, educational information, and developments relevant to the hyperbaric medicine community.
Strengthen your professional knowledge, connect with others in the field, and become part of a community committed to the safe and continued advancement of hyperbaric medicine.
