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Interested in our Hybrid Hyperbaric Introductory Course?
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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 M. Cauley

This course is designed for physicians, fellows, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other allied health professionals dedicated to the field of Hyperbaric Medicine.

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.

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.

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 activity: 2,400 minutes

This activity is valid from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2020.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be related to the content of this CME activity:

Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, CHWS (Course Director), reports that he does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Caroline E. Fife, MD, FACHM, MAPWCA, reports that she received consulting fees from Nestle. She reports that she received speaking honoraria from HealthTrust and Acelity, Inc. This presentation has been reviewed and found to contain no bias. Dr. Fife has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose in regard to the content of this presentation.

Thomas E. Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA, reports that he received research funds Andover, Inc., Acelity, Inc., Systagenix, BSN, Med Compliance IQ, Inc., Medline, MTF, Inc., MiMedix, Inc., Novartis, Organogenesis, RedDress, and TR Therapeutics. He reports that he received consulting fees from Acelity, Inc., Med Compliance IQ, Inc., Medline, Mego Aflec/Lympha Press USA, MiMedix, Inc., RedDress, and WoundCheck Labs, Inc. He reports being on the Speakers' Bureau for Acelity and Osiris. He also reports that he is on the Clinical Advisory Board for Systagenix. This presentation has been reviewed and found to contain no bias. Dr. Serena has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose in regard to the content of this presentation.

Tyler Sexton, MD, CHWS, CHT, DMT, reports that he does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Christine Shettel, RN, BSN, CHWS, PWRC, DAPWCA, reports that she was previously employed with Acelity, Inc. Christine Shettel has divested herself of this relationship and it is no longer relevant in regard to the content of this presentation. She has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose in regard to the content of this presentation. This presentation has been reviewed and found to contain no bias.

Shawn M. Cauley, reports that he does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

The planners and managers at American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians and WebCME reported that they have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests whose products or services may be related to the content of this CME activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical education through the joint providership 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 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABQAURP is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses. This activity is designated for 40.00 contact hours through the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #50-94.

ABQAURP can be reached at (800) 998-6030.