National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology

The NBDHMT is a non-profit certifying organization designed to meet the clinical, technical and safety needs of the discipline of undersea and hyperbaric medicine. Opportunities exist for certification as a Diver Medic (DMT), as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), as a Hyperbaric Nurse (CHRN) and as a Veterinary Hyperbaric Technologist (CHVT).

Whether you are preparing to take one of these certification examinations, or find it time to re-new, you will find a great deal of helpful information and guidance within the pages of our site.

The Board welcomes any questions or comments you may have. Use the "Contact Us" link to let us hear from you. Be sure to read the "Monthly Briefing" page, where regular updates on Board activities and related news are featured.

Mission

Ensure that the practice of diving medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy is supported by appropriately qualified technologists and nurses, through respective board certification pathways.

Purpose

Define and promote the safe application of diving medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Establish standards for introductory training course curriculum
Develop, administer and evaluate technologist and nurse certification programs
Promote professional development

Position Statements

Diver Medic Invasive Skills Requirement (2018-01) April 2018
Fitness to Work in Pressurized Settings: (2012-01) July 2012
Safety During Multiple Occupancy Monoplace Chamber Operations: (2011-02) July 2011
Portable, Fabric, Low-pressure Hyperbaric Chambers: (2011-01) April 2011
On-Line Introductory Training in Hyperbaric Medicine: (2010-02) October 2010
Physician Attendance and Supervision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: (2010-01) April 2010
In-home Delivery of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: (2009-05) October 2009
Intermittent Air Breathing: (2009-04) August 2009
Hyperbaric Safety Director: (2009-03) July 2009
Recognized Hyperbaric Safety Codes and Standards: (2009-02) March 2009
UHMS Facility Accreditation: (2009-01) January 2009

DMT, CHT, CHRN, CHVT

NBDHMT · 9 Medical Park, Suite 440 · Columbia, South Carolina 29203, USA · 803.434.7802

The National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under the United States of America Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) to ensure that the practice of diving medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy is supported by appropriately qualified technologists and nurses, through respective certification pathways. Funding is generated solely through certification fees and sales of Board merchandise. The National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology does not host or receive funding from advertisers or any other forms of business.

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Updated October 20, 2020