Education

How much does the PATH program cost?

$2000*
*you must be a UHMS member to enroll.

Please visit the PATH webpage for more details: https://www.uhms.org/education/credentialing/caq-hyperbaric-physician-certification.html 

Do members receive a discount for the PATH program?

The fee is the same for all enrollees - one of the requirments of the program is that you must be a current UHMS Member and maintain your membership during the duration of your certification.

If you are not a current member and wish to join the program, click here to join UHMS now, then visit the PATH Program webpage for more information on signing up for the program: https://www.uhms.org/education/credentialing/caq-hyperbaric-physician-certification.html

How long will it take to complete the PATH program?

Once all Blocks are posted, we estimate it to take up to 6-12 months depending on your availability and time you have to participate.

Who can participate in the PATH Program?

The UHMS PATH is open to MD, DO, NP and PA candidates who have previously completed a 40-hour introduction to hyperbaric medicine course and are a current UHMS Member.

Where can I find a list of UHMS approved Designated Introductory Training Courses?

Please visit our website here: https://www.uhms.org/education/courses-meeting/introductory-courses.html

How do I purchase the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Indications 13th Edition?

Please visit Best Publishing’s website here: https://www.bestpub.com/books/hyperbaric-a-undersea-medicine/product/436-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-indications-thirteenth-edition/category_pathway-31.html

Do I receive a certificate/degree when I complete the PATH program?

Upon completion of the PATH, MD/DO candidates will receive a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) and NP/PA candidates will receive a Certificate of Advanced Education (CAE).

What pre-requisites must I meet to begin the PATH program?

• Must be a current UHMS Member and maintain your membership during the duration of your certification. If you are not a current member, click here to join now.
  
  
• Must have access to a copy of "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Indications, Thirteenth Edition". You can purchase a copy as a printed book or ebook by 

  https://www.bestpub.com/books/hyperbaric-a-undersea-medicine/product/436-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-indications-thirteenth-edition/category_pathway-31.html 

• Must complete a UHMS Designated Introductory Training Course

Are CHT's required to maintain ACLS certification?