In a historic step toward advancing clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy, the
American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) is proud to announce its unification with the American
Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA). This strategic alignment signifies a monumental milestone for
the hyperbaric and wound care community, uniting two respected organizations under one visionary mission to
elevate the standard of care and support for providers across the healing spectrum.
A Legacy of Excellence, A Unified Future
The ACHM, long recognized as a leader in hyperbaric medicine education, credentialing, and clinical practice
standards, brings a distinguished history of innovation and thought leadership to this unification. The APWCA,
known for its deep commitment to interdisciplinary wound care advocacy, education, and policy engagement,
offers an expansive platform for collaboration across clinical specialties. Together, this unified organization will
be a beacon for evidence-based practice, professional development, and patient-centered innovation in both
wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
A Strategic Alliance with Impact
“This unification represents more than administrative alignment – it’s a profound and purposeful
integration of vision,” said Bill Tettlebach, President of APWCA. “With the ACHM’s exceptional
leadership in hyperbaric science and the APWCA’s interdisciplinary reach in wound care, we are forging
a dynamic coalition capable of shaping policy, education, and clinical practice at a national scale.”
Members of both organizations will benefit from:
• Expanded educational opportunities including HBOT-specific CME, clinical pathways, and cross-disciplinary
symposia
• Unified representation in legislative and regulatory advocacy
• Enhanced peer networking across wound care, surgery, podiatry, nursing, and hyperbaric medicine
• Stronger credentialing and professional development pathways to promote excellence in practice
Strengthening the Profession, Empowering Clinicians
The integration of the ACHM within the APWCA reinforces the central role of hyperbaric medicine within modern wound healing frameworks. As chronic wounds and tissue hypoxia remain formidable clinical challenges, this
unification ensures the voice of the hyperbaric professional is amplified, and their expertise fully integrated into
national conversations around standards of care, access to therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is no longer a fringe therapy – it is a pillar of advanced wound care. This unification honors that truth and provides the infrastructure we need to move forward together,” said
Tyler Sexton, MD, MAPWCA, President of the ACHM.
About the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA)
Founded with the mission to advance multidisciplinary wound care through education, advocacy, and
collaboration, the APWCA represents healthcare professionals dedicated to improving outcomes in wound
healing and tissue repair.
About the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM)
The ACHM has long been a steward of excellence in hyperbaric medical education, clinical standards, and
provider certification. Its mission has been to promote the responsible and evidence-based use of HBOT in
clinical practice.
Tyler Sexton, MD
Medical Director, TrueHyperbarRx
