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.
2023 DHM Examination Details
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Written examination
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10 August 2023
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Viva examination
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6 September 2023
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Registration Closing Date
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1 May 2023
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Withdrawal fee date
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26 July 2023 |
Written Venues : Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
Viva Venues : Melbourne
We have past DHM exam reports available to help you prepare for your exam.
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