WebCME FAQ
Online CME Frequently Asked Questions
| Does Hyperbaric Medicine Principles & Practice qualify as an Introductory 40 Hour Course? | TOP | |
| YES!! Hyperbaric Medicine: Principles and Practice is a complete ACGME CME accredited 40 hour introductory course that contains a robust, full and complete curriculum and an exam after each module. | ||
| Does HMP&P meet the CMS educational requirements to allow physicians to practice and bill for hyperbaric services? | TOP | |
| YES!! CMS requires that physicians be credentialed by the medical staff of the hospital operating the hyperbaric facility. Hospital credentialing is based upon adequate initial training, logged HBO hours and documented continuing education. HMP&P fully satisfies the educational requirements and has been used as a basis to credential HBO physicians in over 100 hospitals. | ||
| Is Hyperbaric Medicine: Principles and Practice Endorsed by a Professional Society or Organization? | TOP | |
| YES!! HMP&P is endorsed by the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM). The ACHM has used this curriculum to train several thousand physicians. The ACHM also offers an examination to provide additional certification in hyperbaric medicine to hyperbaric physicians and has set basic training standards for clinical hyperbarics. To date, over 3,500 individuals have been trained and credentialed through the ACHM. These standards have been adopted by numerous hyperbaric facilities and by third party payers. | ||
| After successful completion of HMP&P, can I apply to take the Hyperbaric Certification Exam? | TOP | |
| Yes!! Completion of this course does satisfy the educational requirements to sit for all HBO certification exams by certifying “completion of a 40 hour course.” However, you must meet the other additional requirements. | ||
| Is Hyperbaric Medicine: Principles and Practice a pathway course for CHT certification? | TOP | |
| YES!! The NBDHMT has adopted a policy in opposition to the United Stated Government, the Department of Defense and the world literature which all recognize and endorse the superiority of online education and training. Thus the NBDHMT has not endorsed this course. To address this oversight, the ACHM is developing a certification process and examination for CHT’s that will recognize online and virtual training as an accepted method to satisfy the requirements for initial certification as well as for continuing education. | ||
| Is Hyperbaric Medicine: Principles and Practice recognized by the UHMS? | TOP | |
| YES!! Until as recent as late 2008, this course was endorsed by UHMS. However, this approval was withdrawn after our curriculum moved to an online format/version. The UHMS has united with the NBDHMT in opposition to online education. Concerns that their decisions are based on protectionism, are self-serving and monopolistic have been raised. The ACHM has agreed with the large body of knowledge and the evidence based studies that support the efficacy and effectiveness of virtual 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 HMP&P, as well as other online educational offerings. | ||
| Is virtual (online/ web-based) continuing medical eduction training right for me? | TOP | |
| Virtual training offers a flexible alternative to traditional medical educational programs. Without the need for travel to a classroom or Medical Center you save precious time and money. You will work at your own pace, and receive your CME training from anywhere at anytime. Motivation and a willingness to learn in an exciting new virtual environment are all you need for success. | ||
| Who are my instructors? | TOP | |
| Robert Bartlett, MD, FACEP, FACHM, FAPWCA, UHM Jeffrey Niezgoda, MD FACEP, FACHM, FAPWCA, UHM Eric Kindwall, MD |
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| How do I gain access to my computer based training course? | TOP | |
| After registration and payment processing, you will receive a confirmation email. If you choose to have the course book mailed to you, you will be mailed the course materials listed above. Standard USPS shipping times apply. | ||
| Is a textbook required? | TOP | |
| Standard text and journal references are discussed to support the course. The student may elect to secure these on their own to further their education, but no single textbook is required. | ||
| Do I have to be online at specific times? | TOP | |
| This course is designed to be viewed at your convenience, and available to the student 24/7. | ||
| Is the test in English? Is it offered in any other language? | TOP | |
| Currently, the test is only offered in English. There are plans to offer the course in other languages in the future. | ||
| How do I pay the course fees? | TOP | |
| You can use a credit, debit card. |
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| When do I have to pay? | TOP | |
| Individuals will pay for the course when they register online. | ||
| How are institutional accounts processed? | TOP | |
| Anyone can create a group for an institution by specifying “Admin Account” and creating a Keycode when creating a new account. There is no need to contact WebCME directly. | ||
| Will you accept withdrawals from the course? Will I be refunded? | TOP | |
| Yes. Up to 14 days from purchase for a full refund if no online content was accessed. | ||
| How long do I have to complete the course? | TOP | |
| Students will have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete the course and access the online material. | ||
| Off-Label/Unapproved Usage Discussion: | TOP | |
| All faculty have been informed that if any unapproved or off-label use of a product or device is to be referenced in this certified educational activity, the faculty member is responsible to disclose that the product is either investigational or is not labeled for the usage being discussed to the audience at the time of the presentation. | ||
| What measures have been taken to validate the student's identity and course Participation? | TOP | |
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. 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. |
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| Questions about CME and ACCME Standards and objectives of course | TOP | |
This course/activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Aurora Healthcare’s Office of Continuing Medical Education. The ACCME's Mission is the identification, development, and promotion of standards for quality continuing medical education (CME) utilized by physicians in their maintenance of competence and incorporation of new knowledge to improve quality medical care for patients and their communities. |
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| Faculty Disclosures: | TOP | |
| All those with control over the content of continuing education programs sponsored by Aurora are expected to disclose whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). It is not assumed that these relationships will have an adverse impact on presentations. Full faculty disclosure is available in the course syllabus book and on the speaker’s bureau page of the website. | ||
| Hyperbaric Medicine Target Audience | TOP | |
| These courses are designed for physicians, fellows, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other allied health professional dedicated to hyperbaric medicine. | ||
| Hyperbaric Medicine Course Description: | TOP | |
| This course offers the practicing physician, fellow, resident, nurse and other allied health professional a comprehensive overview of Hyperbaric Medicine, the diagnosis and management of the hyperbaric medicine patient and hyperbaric facility operations. A team approach, using featured case studies is utilized to highlight hyperbaric medicine practices. In addition to didactic lectures, faculty will review the latest advances in the hyperbaric wound care environment and our faculty will be available for one on one, personalized video conferencing. | ||
| Hyberbaric Medicine Course Objectives | TOP | |
This course will provide introductory background, knowledge and skills in the practice of Hyperbaric Medicine. At the conclusion of this CME course participants should be able to:
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| Why Should You Become Hyperbaric Medicine Certified? | TOP | |
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:
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