CAS Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine 2023
A unique training programme in Switzerland that develops scientific knowledge in underwater and hyperbaric medicine in interaction with emergency medicine and occupational medicine. It opens the field to research.
Information
Period
5 October 2023 - 21 September 202415 ECTS credits
230 Teaching hours
Language
EnglishFormat
On-site – switch over to online-learning if requiredRegistration
Registration deadline
30 June 2023Modules can be followed individually
Fees:
- CAS in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine full: CHF 3,900.-
- Module Diving alone: CHF 2,700.-
- Module Hyperbaric alone: CHF 2,400.-
Objectives
- Train qualified physicians in the field of underwater and hyperbaric medicine
- Provide the theoretical and practical basics of underwater and hyperbaric medicine: determine indications and monitor treatments
Audience
Physician
Learning outcomes
- Manage hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its multiple treatment indications
- Master a high level hyperbaric facility
Programme
2 modules:
- Module 1: Diving Medicine Physician, Level 2D ECHM
- Module 2: Hyperbaric Medicine Physician, Level 2H ECHM
Internship
Final Exam
Director(s)
Prof. François SARASIN, Faculty of Medicine,University of Geneva, Dr Jean-Yves BERNEY and Dr Rodrigue PIGNEL, University Hospitals of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Dr Jean-Yves BERNEY and Dr Rodrigue PIGNEL, University Hospitals of Geneva
Accreditation
These 2 levels are recognised by the European College of Baromedicine (ECB / ECHM). The candidate is responsible for obtaining the different equivalences of certificates or diplomas.
Admission criteria
- Federal title of doctor or deemed equivalent
- Valid BLS
- Experience in emergency medicine, intensive care or anaesthesia (otherwise 8 days of training)
- Medical visit: no contraindication to diving or medical visit: of aptitude to diving
Number of participants
Max. 20