WebCME

FACULTY AND PLANNERS DISCLOSURE 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)

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

The planners and managers at Medical Technology Management Institute, LLC. 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 course is designed for physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, 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 January 31, 2020 through January 31, 2022.

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 does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Thomas E. Serena, MD, FACS, FACHM, MAPWCA, reports that he received research funds from Andover Inc., Acelity ,Systagenix, DSM, Ilkois Inc., Inotec Inc., Medline, MTF Inc., Natrox, Next Science, MolecuLight Inc., Organogenesis, RedDress, Rogers, TR THerapeutics, and WoundChek Labs Inc.He reports that he received consulting fees from Kloxx, Acelity, Mego Aflec/Lympha Press USA, MolecuLight Inc., RedDress, and WoundChek Labs Inc. 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 presentaiton. 

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 does not have any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

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

Physician Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Medical Technology Management Institute, LLC. and WebCME. Medical Technology Management Institute, LLC. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Medical Technology Management Institute, LLC. designates this internet enduring 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.

Nursing Credits

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number CEP# 16205 for 40.0 contact hours.

CMS

WebCME’s Hyperbaric Introductory course is a robust 40-hour introductory course that meets the guidelines set forth by CMS. CMS requires that clinicians take a 40 hour course that is backed by a professional society. The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) endorses WebCME’s courses and has set basic training standards for thousands of clinicians.