Since 1983
Advancing Hyperbaric Medicine
Physician-Led
Multidisciplinary Community
Evidence-Based
Education • Safety • Professional Excellence
Advancing Hyperbaric Medicine
Multidisciplinary Community
Education • Safety • Professional Excellence
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Understand the scientific principles and evidence that inform safe, appropriate use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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Apply knowledge to patient selection, indications, treatment planning, and multidisciplinary care.
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Develop an understanding of patient safety, chamber operations, emergency preparedness, and treatment delivery.
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Build the knowledge and professional judgment needed to apply education appropriately in clinical practice.
The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine supports professional education designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, patient safety, and the evidence-based practice of hyperbaric medicine.
ACHM reviews qualifying educational programs offered by independent providers and identifies programs that meet its established educational requirements.
Explore current approved courses and connect directly with the organization providing each program.
Organizations providing hyperbaric medicine education may apply for ACHM review and approval of qualifying courses and educational activities.
For introductory hyperbaric medicine curricula, current ACHM standards include a minimum of 40 hours of training dedicated to hyperbaric medicine, compliance with applicable Medicare training standards, and significant emphasis on the clinical application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Learn about ACHM’s current approval criteria, review process, and how to submit a course for consideration.
Physicians entering the field or incorporating HBOT into established clinical practice.
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other APPs involved in hyperbaric and wound care.
Registered and hyperbaric nurses involved in patient care, monitoring, and safety.
Professionals involved in chamber operations, treatment delivery, and safety.
Clinicians whose work intersects with wound healing and hyperbaric medicine.
Residents, fellows, students, and others developing expertise in the specialty.
ACHM currently recognizes qualifying hyperbaric medicine education offered by independent providers including:
An ACHM-approved hyperbaric medicine course is an educational program offered by an independent provider that has been reviewed through ACHM’s Education Approval Process and determined to meet the applicable educational standards for that type of course.
For introductory hyperbaric medicine curricula, ACHM currently requires a minimum of 40 hours of training dedicated to hyperbaric medicine, compliance with applicable Medicare training standards, and significant focus on the clinical application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
