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        Certification in Undersea Medicine & Hyperbaric Medicine Subspecialty
        Certification Description
        The subspecialty of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine is a discipline that deals with the prevention of injury and illness due to exposure to environments in which the ambient pressure is increased, such as in diving or hyperbaric chamber exposure, and the therapeutic use of high environmental pressure and the delivery of oxygen under high pressure to treat disease. The scope of the subspecialty emphasizes the occupational, environmental, safety, and clinical aspects of diving, hyperbaric chamber operations, compressed air work, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
        Certifying Organization
        American Board of Preventive Medicine
        https://www.theabpm.org/
        Certification Details
        • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    Yes
        • More than two years of work experience required?    Yes
        • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes
        • Renewal Required?    Every 10 Year(s)
        • Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?    Yes
        • Renew through Re-Examination?    Yes
        • Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?    Yes
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        Certification in Undersea Medicine & Hyperbaric Medicine Subspecialty Website