The following documents outline the course content and structure of the diploma.
The diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) exam is a test of knowledge, behaviours and clinical skills pertinent to a specialist medical practitioner in diving and hyperbaric medicine. The DHM exam is conducted annually, and consists of a written component and a viva voce section.
To be eligible to sit the exam, you must have completed a minimum of 26 weeks (full-time equivalent) towards DHM training by the date of the written section. You are allowed up to three attempts at the exam.
2021 DHM Examination Details
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Written examination
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11 August 2021
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Viva examination
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8 September 2021
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Registration Closing Date
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2 June 2021
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Withdrawal fee date
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27 July 2021 |
Written Venues : Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
Viva Venues : Melbourne
Late applications and late documentation will not be accepted after the closing date. All application fees are to be paid in full. No payment plans will be granted.
Applications are accepted via email only. Acknowledgement of applications will be done via email within 48 hours of receipt by the College, except for weekends and holidays, these will be acknowledged within 48 hours of the next working day.
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:
- A specialist qualification deemed acceptable to the college.
- At least 104 weeks full-time equivalent (FTE) training towards such a qualification.
Once you've met your training requirements, you may apply for the award of the ANZCA diploma of advanced DHM.
Application form