Training Courses
Instructional courses are provided on a regular basis for
Medical Officers Courses
Coordinators: Dr. Chris Acott, Prof. Des Gorman
Unit 1 - Basic Course in Diving Medicine
| Content: |
Concentrates on the assessment of the fitness of candidates to dive.
HSE-approved course |
| Dates: |
Mon-Fri |
- Basic July 21st – 25th, 2008
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Unit 2 - Advanced Course in Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
| Content: |
Discusses the various indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including dysbaric injury, carbon monoxide poisoning and wound healing. |
| Dates: |
Mon-Fri. |
- Advanced July 28th – August 1st, 2008
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| Cost: |
AUD$850.00 if taken separately
AUD$1700.00 for both courses taken together
All prices include GST. |
For dates
beyond those listed above, please contact us directly
Hyperbaric Nurses Courses
Coordinators:
Czes Mucha CNC
The Royal
Adelaide Hospital has combined with the University of Adelaide to offer a
range of options for nurses wishing to study hyperbaric medicine. The courses
are as follows:
Royal Adelaide
Hospital
The University of Adelaide
Choice of electives to the value of 10 points from the following:
| 6 point subjects: |
Stomal Therapy
Infection Control
Rehabilitation Nursing
Management of Incontinence
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| 4
point subjects: |
Diabetes Education
Grief and Bereavement
Advanced Skills for Activities of Living
Mental Health Care in Acute Settings
or other subjects approved by the Department of Nursing
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About The Courses
All courses:
- adhere to the standards of the Hyperbaric Technicians and Nurses Association (HTNA).
- require successful completion of the ASNZ2299:1, 1999 Diving Medical.
- recommend temporary registration with the Nurses Board of South Australia.
Royal Adelaide Hospital Certificate
- will be held over a 2 week period, consisting of one week of lectures and practical
followed by one week of clinical experience
- is assessed by a combination of multiple choice / short answer examination, workbook
and a number of skill checks.
- the cost is AUD$1445.00 (not including accommodation). Subject to availability,
the RAH offers basic accommodation in the Residential Wing.
Application Procedure:
- application forms are available from:
Phone: (+61-8) 8222 5116
Fax: (+61-8) 8232 4207
E-Mail:
- applicants must submit ASNZ2299:1, 1999 diving medical certification to the RAH for
review by the Director of Occupational Health at least 6 weeks prior to the course
- deposit of AUD$200 required at least 6 weeks prior to the course (to hold place
and permit dispatch of course material)
Course Dates
- For course dates, please contact the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
Graduate Certificate in Hyperbaric Nursing
- may be undertaken over one or two semesters
- comprises two subjects, Hyperbaric Nursing I and II, each worth 6 credit points:
- Hyperbaric Nursing I is conducted as the RAH Certificate course
- Hyperbaric Nursing II can be studied at a distance through flexible learning
Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Clinical Nursing)
- may be undertaken over one year of full-time study or equivalent and consists of:
- Hyperbaric Nursing I
- two core subjects (4 credit points each)
- elective subjects to the value of 10 credit points
Application Procedure:
- application forms and fee information are available from:
- applicants must submit
ASNZ2299:1, 1999 diving medical certification to the University of Adelaide
for review at least 6 weeks prior to the course
Diving Medical Technicians Courses
Coordinator: Dr. Chris Acott, Prof. Des Gorman
| Content: |
- Unit 1: Level 3 Diving Emergency Management with medical lectures at RAH
(Diving Emergency Management component is a prerequisite and is provided exclusively to participants at the RAH)
- Unit 2: Diving Medicine Lectures
- Unit 3: Casualty Paramedic Training
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| Cost: |
Unit 1 (Diving Emergency Management Course) AUD$500.00
Units 2 & 3: (Lectures & Practical) AUD$1450.00 |
| Dates: |
Course 1: March 31st – April 18th 2008 |
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Course 2: November 24th – December 12th 2008 |
DMT Refresher Course
| Content: |
- Unit 1: Level 3 Diving Emergency Management AUD$500.00
(Diving Emergency Management component is a prerequisite and is provided exclusively to participants at the RAH)
- Lectures and practical of Unit 2.
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| Cost: |
Unit 1 – AUD$500.00
Unit 2 – AUD$600.00
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| Dates: |
- February 25th – February 29th, 2008
- October 27th – October 31st 2008
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For further information and to enrol contact our Administrative Assistant, at:
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
Royal Adelaide Hospital
North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
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Within Australia |
Outside Australia |
| Phone: |
(08) 8222 5116 |
+61-8-8222 5116 |
| Fax: |
(08) 8232 4207 |
+61-8-8232 4207 |
| E-Mail: |
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