While this post-specialisation qualification does not lead to specialist registration in diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM), it's the only one of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Award of the advanced certificate requires completion of diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) training program and a specialist qualification acceptable to ANZCA Council, as well as current medical registration and declaration of fitness to practice.
Course structure and content
The following documents outline the course content and structure of the training program.
Course content documents
DHM exam
Apply to join
To register as a diving and hyperbaric (DHM) trainee, you'll need to have secured a training appointment in an accredited DHM unit and either of the following:
1. A specialist qualification deemed acceptable to the college.
2. At least 104 weeks full-time equivalent (FTE) training towards such a qualification.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
Award of the Advanced Certificate
Once you've met your training requirements, you may apply for the award of the ANZCA Advanced Certificate in DHM. You can apply directly from your ePortfolio.
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Training time towards the ANZCA advanced diving and hyperbaric medicine training program must be completed at a suitable diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) facility.
Fees, forms, and resources related to the DHM training.