Advanced diving and hyperbaric medicine diploma
Our diploma of advanced diving and hyperbaric medicine (ANZCA Dip Adv DHM) provides a unique opportunity for specialist doctors to "take the plunge" into an exciting, emerging area of medicine.
While this post-specialisation qualification does not now 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 diploma requires completion of diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) training program and a specialist qualification acceptable to the 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 diploma.
DHM exam
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.
2020 DHM exam
The 2020 DHM exam has now closed. Dates for the 2021 exam will be published late 2020.
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:
- A specialist qualification deemed acceptable to the college.
- At least 104 weeks full-time equivalent (FTE) training towards such a qualification.
Award of the diploma
Once you've met your training requirements, you may apply for the award of the ANZCA diploma of advanced DHM.
Application form
Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine trainee toolkit
Fees, forms, and resources related to the DHM diploma.
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Training & Exams Resource Hub
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