Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training (HMTT) Course (Nov 11 - 15, 2024)
OVERVIEW
Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training (HMTT) Course is organized by International ATMO, Inc. and will be held from Nov 11 - 15, 2024.
Description:
This 4 ½ day course is an interprofessional educational activity that provides a team approach to filling a knowledge gap and a first step toward credentialing or certification in this specialized field of medicine. HMTT is approved as an Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. Academics include currently accepted standards for the safe application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy pertaining to both monoplace and multiplace chambers. The comprehensive curriculum is presented by a faculty of experts.
Learning Objective
At the end of each day, participants should be able to demonstrate knowledge acquisition by completing a quiz.
Topics
Foundation Knowledge
- History of Hyperbaric Medicine
- Physical Effects of Pressure Change
- Physiology & Pharmacology of Hyperbaric Oxygen
- Elevated Partial Pressure of Gases
- Decompression Theory
- Tissue Oxygen Measurement
- Technical Aspects of TCOM
Safety*
- Barotrauma
- Fire Safety
- Decompression Tables
- Hyperbaric Standards & Guidelines
- Hyperbaric Chamber Systems
- Operational Chamber Safety
Practical Exercise
- Hyperbaric Chamber Equipment
- Hyperbaric Chamber Operations
- Transcutaneous Oximetry
Administrative
- Documentation
- Reimbursement
- Professional Society Resources
- Hyperbaric Facility Management
Clinical
- Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia
- Arterial Gas Embolism
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Compromised Flaps & Grafts
- Decompression Sickness
- Exceptional Blood Loss Anemia
- Intracranial Abscess
- Gas Gangrene
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Radiation Injury
- Selected Problem Wounds
- Thermal Burns
- Ancillary Equipment
- Interpretation of TCOM
- Side Effects and Contraindications
Ethics*
- Off-label uses of HBOT
Course Evaluation
- Final Exam
- Course Review & Critique
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Credit Info:
Physicians
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and International ATMO, Inc. The UHMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement: The UHMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 41 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
41 Contact Hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursinghyperbaric medicineNursesHospitals/ AssociationsAllied health professionalsSPECIALITIES
Hyperbaric medicine