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…
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.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for physicians, fellows, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals dedicated to the field of Hyperbaric Medicine.
Faculty:
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Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS (Course Director)
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA
Thomas E. Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA
Tyler Sexton, MD, CHWS, CHT, DMT
Christine Shettel, RN, BSN, CHWS, PWRC, DAPWCA
Shawn Cauley, MBA, RRT, CHT, CDFS
Purpose for the Enduring Material:
A comprehensive training course for physicians, nurses and technicians who wish to be trained in hyperbaric medicine. Expert faculty deliver rich content through a multimedia experience delivered from the comfort of your home or office.
Course Objectives:
This course will provide introductory background knowledge and skills in the practice of Hyperbaric Medicine.
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
- Discuss the clinical applications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Employ therapeutic approaches in Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
- Identify all key operational components of a hyperbaric chamber
- Understand operational safety and fire awareness
- Integrate into their practices the knowledge obtained through didactic lectures and clinical case studies
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
Estimated time to complete the activity: 2,400 minutes
This activity is valid from February 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016.
Accreditation:
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 American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and WebCME. ABQAURP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of
40.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing to provide continuing education for nurses. ABQAURP designates this activity for 40.00 nursing contact hours through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-94.
