WebCME FAQ

YES. WebCME's Hyperbaric Medicine Principles & Practice has been approved and Endorsed by the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. All ACHM approved courses satisfy the training requirements as designated by Medicare.

YES. WebCME's Hyperbaric Medicine Principles & Practice provides in person training utilizing a variety of approaches. The entire core curriculum, including the online didactic lectures as well as the facility practicum, is material that can be discussed and reviewed via our unique and customized electronic interactive forums. Via E-Classroom WebCME provides direct instructor to student communication. E-Classroom educational collaboration actually exceeds the minimum standards of in person training as required by Medicare, as this education environment is available on an enduring basis after completion of the initial instruction. This ongoing educational opportunity strengthens and reinforces clinical concepts and fosters retention of the fundamental principles of hyperbaric medicine.

In some of our courses, the student will begin by taking a Pretest. Following each video session, the student will then complete both a post test and a CME evaluation for the session. At the conclusion of the course, a final test will be administered, and in some cases, a final CME survey.

Institutions can register for multiple WebCME accounts which are linked together using a Keycode.  The group administrator should first create an "Admin Account" and create a Keycode for the group.  Then non-administrator accounts can be created using the same Keycode for each student.

The administrator of the group may purchase multiple courses and assign them to other accounts in the group. Additionally, the progress of each member is visible to the group administrator.

Unfortunately, no. The UHMS has united with the NBDHMT in opposition to online education for introductory hyperbaric training as a method of entry level training and as a pathway for certification as a CHT or a CHRN.

However, our course is recognized and endorsed by the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM). The ACHM has agreed with the large body of knowledge and the evidence based studies that support the efficacy and effectiveness of online training. The ACHM considers the educational needs of its membership to be a priority and strives to be proactive in providing state of the art training modules and contemporary educational opportunities to its members. The ACHM has therefore endorsed Hyperbaric Medicine Principles and Practice, as well as other online educational offerings.

Identity is established when a new account is created. Student emails are verified and passwords are encrypted. This information is checked against each other to verify the student’s identity.

As a CME safeguard, certain measures are embedded into each video to verify the student is viewing the material. At random intervals throughout the videos, a dialog box asking "Are you still here?" will pop up and require an answer within 30 seconds. If the viewer does not respond, the video will be stopped and the progress will be reset to the beginning of the video.

Participation can be monitored if the student’s account is affiliated with an institution’s group. The group administrator can monitor student’s participation by viewing the student’s progress through courses.

The commitment to Hyperbaric Medicine certification is a serious and important one. It requires hard work, time and effort. The recognition, however, carries with it significant, long-term value including the following benefits:

• Certification provides assurance to the public, your colleagues and the medical profession that you have successfully completed a course of education and training in Hyperbaric Medicine and have passed an additional rigorous examination in Hyperbaric Medicine. This demonstrates a high standard of physician and nursing excellence
• Certification signifies that you have documented your commitment to continued professional development in Hyperbaric Medicine
• Certification contributes to enhanced professional stature and credibility in the field of Hyperbaric Medicine and provides stronger credentials for enhanced professional and advancement opportunities
• Certification will enhance the collegial relationship with others who share a commitment to training, education, expertise, and long-term professional development in Hyperbaric Medicine
• Certification demonstrates that you have the knowledge, skills and commitment to provide quality patient care in the field of Hyperbaric Medicine