Dive & Hyperbaric
Medicine Course (DHMC)

Immerse yourself in a world that is unlike anything you experience on land.

Positions

Dives to the reef

CPD / Fellow Credit hours
What we offer | The Experience
The Dive & Hyperbaric Medicine Course is an experience designed to immerse participants in an offshore diving environment whilst learning about the fundamentals of dive medicine. The course is perfect for the clinician looking to deepen their understanding of dive medicine, whilst enjoying some of the best diving Australia has to offer. 
  • Participate as a certified diver or
  • or obtain your open water certification
  • Expert Instruction
  • Industry Insights
  • Guided dives
  • Unforgettable time
“The Dive Medicine course was an incredible learning experience. The content was comprehensive and well-organized, covering everything from basic physiology to handling diving-related medical emergencies. The instructors were not only experts in the field but also passionate about sharing their knowledge. The hands-on practical sessions and real-life case studies really helped solidify the information. I feel much more confident in my ability to manage medical issues in a diving environment. Highly recommend this course to anyone in the diving or medical field!”
John Wilson - Course Alumni 2023
The Course | Topics
The course is open to anyone interested in diving. This course maybe claimable for paramedics, medics, doctors, nurses and allied health for CPD. 
  • Diving Physiology
  • Diving mortality and morbidity 
  • Decompression Sickness (DCS)
  • Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE)
  • Lung, ear, sinus barotrauma 
  • Gas Toxicity (Nitrogen, Oxygen)
  • Dive Expedition Medicine Planning
  • Shallow Water Blackout
  • Drowning and Secondary Drowning
  • Diver blood loss and rescue (Practical workshop)
  • Marine Envenomation and bites
  • Human Factors in Diving

Inclusions


5 days and 4 nights aboard Reef Encounter
Stateroom accommodation with ensuite (twin share)
All meals, snacks, basic drinks
Reef Levy
Scuba gear (excluding wetsuit)
Up to 16 dives including night dives
Dive Medicine Certificate
Academy Transcript 

Exclusions

Wetsuits (can be hired)
Flights
Alcohol
Course Info
Dates & Location
 1 - 5 December 2025 - Cairns, Australia SOLD OUT

30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026 - Cairns, Australia

Investment
Dive Medicine Course 
$3,990 (Member)
$4,190 (Non-Member)

Dive Medicine Course + Open water Course
$4,240 (Member)
$4,440 (Non-Member)


Notes
A deposit of $950 is required to secure your place. Prices are inclusive of GST.
T&Cs
If we cancel the course, you’ll receive a full refund.
If you need to cancel, balances are 100% refundable with more than eight weeks’ notice.
Cancellations made between four and eight weeks prior are eligible for up to a 50% refund.
Cancellations made within four weeks of the course start date are non-refundable. Transfers: You may transfer to another course date up to four weeks prior to the start (a $55 administration fee applies). We’re happy to be flexible if your roster hasn’t yet been released.
Please note, we cannot be held responsible for any external bookings such as flights or accommodation.

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