DAN | UHMS Fall 2025 Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine CME
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
DAN’s continuing medical education (CME) staff strives to assist physicians and other health care providers in obtaining new information that will lead to better quality and availability of care to the diving community worldwide. The internationally recognized resources of DAN and its affiliation with numerous institutions serving hyperbaric medicine provide cutting-edge medical and research information.
DAN UHMS Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Course – Core Concepts
This is our traditional class which has been offered in some form since 1983. The program focuses on diving and hyperbaric medicine with emphasis on the latest scientific literature in the field. It is designed primarily for physicians. However, emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses, and professionals with an interest in dive medicine are welcome.
Core Concepts Registration
- Be sure to select the CME course with how many participants and reprice the package.
- If you are interested in both weeks or shoulder nights, or any other special requests, email () or call (800-421-9999)
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Faculty
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James Holm, MD, FUHM Staff Physician Center for Hyperbaric Medicine Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle, WA
Matias Nochetto, MD, FUHM Vice President, Medical Services Divers Alert Network, Durham, NC
Bruce Derrick, MD,
Jack Meintjes, MBChB; PGDip (Occ Med); FCPHM(SA) Occ Med; MMed (Occ Med)
JoAnn Perry, MSE Director of Training, Divers Alert Network, Durham, NC
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Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Courses
The accredited courses include lectures, case presentations, support materials, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty.
Jointly provided by Divers Alert Network and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, the course is designed primarily for physicians. However, emergency medical personnel, paramedics, nurses and professionals, as well as instructors, divemasters and nonmedical, diving-related personnel with an interest in dive medicine may also find the course valuable.
The program focuses on diving and hyperbaric medicine with emphasis on the latest scientific literature in the field. The course features lectures, case presentations and support materials as well as both formal and informal discussion sessions with faculty.
At the end of this course attendees should be able to discuss and clinically apply facts relevant to:
- Medical and physical fitness to dive
- Diving safety issues and current research
- Hyperbaric medicine: applications, protocols, and mechanisms
- Decompression physiology and pathophysiology
- Diving injuries and their management
- Controversies in diving medicine
Jointly provided by Divers Alert Network and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, this course offers lectures, case presentations, printed support materials, and both formal and informal discussion sessions with the faculty. It is anticipated that attendees completing this course will be able to discuss and clinically apply facts relevant to scheduled topics. Upon completion, course participants should also benefit from a broader understanding of current issues and increased familiarity with recent, relevant scientific literature in diving and hyperbaric medicine. Learning will be reinforced by case reports from the DAN Medical Services Call Center (MSCC) Quality Assurance archives, examples from recent and ongoing diving research, and from the personal experiences of the faculty.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino
Located on the South-West coast of Bonaire
Immerse yourself in fifty shades of blue at our spectacular oceanfront resort conveniently located just minutes from the airport and a 5-minute walk to town. Our resort offers both room only and all-inclusive options. Colorful and laid-back, this water-lover’s paradise offers two sparkling pools, a day spa and fitness center, weekly activities, delicious dining, an intimate casino, and an award-winning PADI five-star dive operation with a fleet of six dive boats, private dive lockers, a dive shop with equipment rental, and a famed house reef you can explore 24/7.
Included
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- Roundtrip Airport/Resort Transfers
- 7 Nights Accommodation in specified room category
- Welcome Drink
- Complimentary WiFi per room
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (No Beverages, except for Breakfast Drinks)
- 6 days of 2 tank dive package – 11 boat dives (1st mandatory morning shore orientation dive/check-out dive followed by 1 tank afternoon boat dive, plus 5 days of 2 tank boat dives), unlimited use of tanks for shore diving, use of tanks, weights and belts.
- Resort Fees & Energy Surcharge
Excluded
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- ENTRY Fee: $75.00 per person per stay payable directly to Bonaire at www.BonaireIsland.com .
- Marine Park Fee not included in package rates payable online at $40.00 per diver or per non-diver at https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org/purchase .
- Beverages except for breakfast
- Lobster and select menu items
- Customer airfare
- Trip insurance (highly recommended)
- Course tuition of $900/attendee
- Dive gratuities – suggested $10/tank
- Dive medical insurance (required for all divers)
- Customs fees
- Land excursions
- Unforeseen damages, airline, and travel expenses
Special Room Pricing
Deluxe Guestroom
Pool/Garden Guestroom
Studio Suite
| Room Type | Qty. | Occupancy | Diver | Non-Diver | Extra Night Diver | Extra Night Non-Diver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool/Garden Guestroom | 15 | Single | $2,988 | $2,500 | $442 | $375 |
| Pool/Garden Guestroom | 15 | Double | $2,276 | $1,766 | $343 | $272 |
| Pool/Garden Guestroom | 15 | Triple | $2,146 | $1,634 | $325 | $252 |
| Deluxe Guestroom | 20 | Single | $3,245 | $2,763 | $480 | $413 |
| Deluxe Guestroom | 20 | Double | $2,402 | $1,897 | $361 | $289 |
| Deluxe Guestroom | 20 | Triple | $2,227 | $1,722 | $335 | $266 |
| Studio Suite | 5 | Single | $3,362 | $2,896 | NA | NA |
| Studio Suite | 5 | Double | $2,460 | $1,971 | NA | NA |
| Studio Suite | 5 | Triple | $2,267 | $1,775 | NA | NA |
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CME Statements
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Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and Divers Alert Network. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Divers Alert Network are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made prior to the start of the activity.
UHMS Disclaimer Statement: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
CME For MOC Program Guide Designation Statements for ABMS Boards
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As an accredited ACCME provider, the UHMS is now responsible to submit physician learner CME credits into the ACCME PARS system. However, it is the physician’s responsibility to submit the necessary information required to match with the ACCME PARS system. It is also the physician’s responsibility to check with their respective board(s) to see that the credits were applied accordingly.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) “This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.” American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 26 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.” American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.” American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.” American Board of Pathology (ABPath) This activity has been registered to offer 26 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM towards the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program Lifelong Learning credits. American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 26 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.”
American Board of Surgery (ABS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.”
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component,] enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.” ***Will require evaluation feedback