Primary Hyperbaric Medicine Course (On-site Education)
Due to the pandemic, PHMC is not currently being offered.
The Primary Hyperbaric Medicine Course (PHMC) is a traveling version of our Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training (HMTT) course. Click here to see a comparison of the two courses. PHMC is an approved 40-hour introductory course conducted by request at the client’s location. All seats in PHMC are reserved for the client.
PHMC is an interprofessional education activity and the first step toward credentialing or certification in this specialized field of medicine. The curriculum applies to the entire hyperbaric team.
PHMC 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. These organizations set up the industry-accepted educational guidelines to prepare physicians, nurses, and technologists for their roles in safe and effective patient care in hyperbaric medicine. This activity meets the UHMS and NBDHMT minimum requirements including 40 hours of face-to-face instruction.
The academics of this intensive course cover the spectrum of hyperbaric equipment and care. Topics include: physics of hyperbaric medicine and the gas laws; pharmacological effects of hyperbaric medicine; decompression theory and proper use of US Navy Dive tables; operational and fire safety; safety codes and standards; hyperbaric systems and ancillary equipment; ethics; side effects and contraindications; and patient selection and treatment of the UHMS accepted indications. The practicums include hyperbaric facility operation and proper use of transcutaneous oximetry equipment.
A final exam is used to summarize the information and strategies presented during the course.
International ATMO has conducted PHMC in numerous locations across the United States as well as Brazil, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Tobago.
About the Faculty
The PHMC faculty consists of 3 highly experienced individuals with extensive knowledge in all aspects of hyperbaric medicine.
Paul J. Sheffield, PhD, CAsP, CHT is President and one of the founders of International ATMO. He started his career in hyperbaric medicine in 1965. He is Past President of the UHMS and also Past President of the Aerospace Physiology Society. He has published over 100 scientific papers, authored in several textbooks, and is the senior editor of the Wound Care Practice textbook and editor of both the Wound Care Certification Study Guide and the Textbook of Chronic Wound Care. He has been a hyperbaric medicine instructor for over 40 years and chaired the UHMS Education Committee for 18 years.
Robert B. Sheffield, BA, CHT is Director of Education for International ATMO. He started his career in hyperbaric medicine in 1985. His experience includes patient care, wound center management, and wound center design & implementation. He is an expert in hyperbaric safety and wound center reimbursement. He is Past President of the UHMS Gulf Coast Chapter. He is past Chair of both the NFPA Technical Committee on Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Facilities and the UHMS Safety Committee. He is co-author of the CHT and CHRN Certification Exam Practice Book. He has been a hyperbaric medicine instructor for over 20 years.
The third faculty member is a physician Board Certified in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. All physician faculty lecturing for International ATMO have extensive experience in the practice of hyperbaric medicine.
Requirements for Completion
Participants are expected to be present for each topic including practical exercises. Participants who attend the entire program and pass the end-of-course examination will receive a certificate of completion.
Completion of this course does not constitute certification or credentialing.
Schedule
The PHMC is a 40-hour course that can be conducted in either a 4-day or 5-day format.
Fees
Contact our education department for pricing.
About International ATMO
The Primary Hyperbaric Medicine Course is designed and conducted by International ATMO, Inc. Founded in 1977, International ATMO is one of the most experienced and reputable providers of hyperbaric medicine and wound care services. International ATMO is known throughout the world for providing the highest quality education in hyperbaric medicine, hyperbaric safety, and wound care. ATMO has trained thousands of physicians, nurses, and technologists.
The leadership of International ATMO includes former committee chairmen for the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a board member of the Baromedical Nurses Association (BNA), and technical committee members of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the NFPA. Two members of the ATMO team are past-presidents of the UHMS Gulf Coast Chapter. Three founders of ATMO have held the office of UHMS President.
Quotes from our Clients
“I recently attended Hyperbaric Medicine Team Training with International ATMO and was able to compare it to a different training course I previously attended. The overall quality of your course is obviously superior. The material was concise, complete, and very practical. I was also impressed with your faculty . . . . It was especially rewarding learning from pioneers who helped establish the field of hyperbaric medicine. Great job ATMO!”
“Every doctor I have contacted from Florida to Texas to New York has told me to take your course. I was already planning on doing your course but the recommendations are overwhelming. Whatever you and your company are doing, keep up the great work!”
“I recently attended hyperbaric medicine team training. Simply outstanding! Your course was well organized, presented in an interesting way, and hit all levels of education background. All speakers were on point, obviously knowledgeable, and excited about their material. After 27 years in emergency medicine, I’m thrilled to be exposed to what is for me brand new information. Thanks for opening the door for me.”