American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
Angela Kujath, Executive Director
Jeffrey Niezgoda, MD, FACHM, FAPWCA, CHWS, President
The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM) was formed by a group of physicians practicing the developing specialty of hyperbaric medicine who noticed the need for a national professional organization dedicated to serving as a medical specialty society. The ACHM has worked to develop an image of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a distinct medical specialty, often requiring full time practice.
Quality assurance and improvement in the practice of hyperbaric medicine is an integral part of the mission of the ACHM. ACHM's officers and members have set basic training and practice standards for hyperbaric physicians, nurses and technicians. These standards have been adopted by numerous hyperbaric facilities, and by third party payers. The ACHM hopes to build upon the work of its members to improve the quality and practice of hyperbaric medicine.
The ACHM is a membership organization providing resources to all members of the medical community specializing in wound care or hyperbaric medicine in the United States. In partnership with WebCME, the ACHM also offers several online training options, including a comprehensive 40 hour introductory hyperbaric course, an introduction to wound care, and review courses in both wound care and hyperbaric medicine to prepare individuals for certification.
By Thomas Serena MD, Helen Gelly MD, Greg Bohn MD, Jeffrey Niezgoda MD
Introduction
The rise in specialized wound and hyperbaric centers across the United States has resulted in an increased need for physicians to oversee Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. However...
By Christine Shettel, RN, BSN, WCC, DAPWCA, PWRC
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By Angela Kujath, Executive Director of the ACHM
Most of us can remember a time when we’ve felt extreme anxiety about taking an exam. This anxiety was accentuated if we felt inadequately prepared. In my role as Executive Director of the...