This fourth annual workshop will explore the current research into the magnitude of mental health challenges in aviation professionals and establishment of programs and regulatory changes to address these challenges.
Learning Objectives
The participants will have a working knowledge of current aviation mental health support programs and initiatives across the globe and in diverse aviation professions.
The participants will be familiar with regulatory initiatives and progress by international Civil Aviation Authorities in response to recent independently developed recommendations to improve aviation safety though enhancing mental health support for all aviation professionals and integrating into Safety Management Systems.
Workshop participants will have an interactive experience in two breakout sessions focusing on their specific areas of interest in setting up peer support programs or in regulatory design and research opportunities in advancing mental health in aviation.
8am-5pm
Workshop: Aerospace Mishap Epidemiology - The Science of the Denominator
The Workshop on Aerospace Epidemiology will educate attendees on how the mathematics of epidemiology are applied to aerospace safety and mishap prevention.
APPLICATION: The mathematics of epidemiology can be broadly and effectively utilized to conduct meta-analyses of aerospace mishap data. The results of these analyses can be used to focus actions and requirements on data driven conclusions that are currently largely absent from the safety process. The mathematical principles to be covered are well accepted but rarely utilized to analyze aerospace mishap data.
RESOURCES: The course will be accompanied by a customized text serving as a reference for the mathematical applications well established in the public domain. The course will also be accompanied by problems for attendees to work through under supervision so that practical experience in aerospace epidemiology can be obtained. Attendees need to bring an adequately charged laptop computer to the course with a copy of the applicable EPI INFO programming loaded from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention web site.
8am-5:30pm
Workshop: Evaluating equipment for safe use in the hyperbaric or hypobaric environment
Evaluating Equipment for Safe Use in the Hyperbaric or Hypobaric Environment
Course Duration: 8.5 Hours
Who Should Attend: This course is meticulously designed for Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Safety Officers, Maintenance Personnel, and other professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, or oversight of hyperbaric or hypobaric facilities.
Why Safety Matters: In hyperbaric and hypobaric environments, the reliability of equipment is not just important—it is critical. Any malfunction or failure can result in catastrophic outcomes, including equipment damage, severe personal injury, or loss of life. Ensuring that all equipment is thoroughly evaluated, tested, and maintained is more than just a regulatory mandate—it’s a moral responsibility to safeguard lives and protect operational integrity.
What You will learn: see schedule
Benefits of Attending:
Enhanced Safety: Gain the expertise to evaluate and maintain equipment for the highest safety standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of the latest regulations to avoid fines, penalties, or operational disruptions.
Professional Development: Advance your career with specialized training that opens opportunities in this high-demand field.
Join us for this essential hands-on training and become a key player in safeguarding the safety and integrity of hyperbaric and hypobaric operations. Your knowledge and commitment can make the difference between smooth operations and critical failures.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Accreditation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statements:
Physician CME: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of TBDAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing/RRT Contact Hours: This live activity is approved for TBD CE hours provided by Florida Board of Registered Nursing/RRT Provider #50-10881. License types: RN, LPN, CNS, ARNP, CNA, CRT, RRT, RCP Provided through the Florida State Board of Nursing and the CE credits are reciprocal and approved for nurses within all states. Receiving credit for Florida providers is simple, attend the course and our staff will upload your credits directly to the Florida State database. For out of state credit, we provide this letter for you to file with the respective nursing board.
NBDHMT: This live activity is approved for TBDCategory A credit hours and TBDCategory B credit hours by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, P.O. Box 758, Pelion, South Carolina 29123.
NBDHMT Accreditation Statement: For CHT recertification purposes, the NBDHMT requires a minimum of nine of the minimum 12 required Category A credits relate directly to any combination of hyperbaric operations, related technical aspects and chamber safety.
NBDHMT Accreditation Statement: For CHT recertification purposes, the NBDHMT requires a minimum of nine of the minimum 12 required Category A credits relate directly to any combination of hyperbaric operations, related technical aspects and chamber safety.
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made at the activity.
Disclosure: The following individuals have disclosed a relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies. Financial relationships are relevant if the following three conditions are met for the individual who will control content of the education:
n/a
A financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company and;
The content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship and;
The financial relationship existed during the past 24 months.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated
None of the individuals in control of content (planners/faculty/reviewers/authors) for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
No commercial support was received for this activities:
Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
CME For MOC Program Guide Designation Statements for ABMS Boards
Required instructions to learners on how to obtain CME for MOC
CME For MOC points are earned through completing a comprehensive evaluation component that assesses individual learner competence, performance, and/or the impact on patient outcomes. Some boards require evaluation feedback that will include a summary of what was discussed and the best next steps for the learner. The evaluation feedback will be provided to you upon submitting the evaluation form.
As an accredited ACCME provider, the UHMS is now responsible to submit physician learner CME credits into the ACCME PARS system. However, it is the physician’s responsibility to submit the necessary information required to match with the ACCME PARS system. It is also the physicians responsibility to check with their respective board(s) to see that the credits were applied accordingly.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) “This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.”
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to [credits approved] MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.”
American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.”
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit."
American Board of Pathology (ABPath) This activity has been registered to offer [credits approved] AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM towards the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program Lifelong Learning credits.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to [credits approved] MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.”
American Board of Surgery (ABS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit."
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component,] enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit."
***Will require evaluation feedback
8am-5pm
Workshop: Management of Decompression Illness in Remote Settings
Management of Decompression Illness in Remote Settings
Course Duration: 8 Hours
The workshop will provide effective recommendations for managing decompression illness in remote settings. With increasing opportunities of accessible remote areas to explore and the decreasing number of hyperbaric chambers available for treatment, the content will become increasingly important to both the injured explorer and those that provide emergency care to them. This workshop will be especially helpful for the expedition medical team where lengthy on-site medical support may be required prior to definitive care. Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment issues will be addressed. Specific topics will include mild DCS mgt, in-water recompression, telemedicine, and diagnostic modalities. Attention will also be given to the unique management of altitude and space decompression illness. Important insight for those engaged in operations involving diving, altitude and space exploration. Panel discussions will allow interaction with the presenters.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Accreditation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statements:
Physician CME: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of TBDAMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing/RRT Contact Hours: This live activity is approved for TBD CE hours provided by Florida Board of Registered Nursing/RRT Provider #50-10881. License types: RN, LPN, CNS, ARNP, CNA, CRT, RRT, RCP Provided through the Florida State Board of Nursing and the CE credits are reciprocal and approved for nurses within all states. Receiving credit for Florida providers is simple, attend the course and our staff will upload your credits directly to the Florida State database. For out of state credit, we provide this letter for you to file with the respective nursing board.
NBDHMT: This live activity is approved for TBDCategory A credit hours and TBDCategory B credit hours by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, P.O. Box 758, Pelion, South Carolina 29123.
NBDHMT Accreditation Statement: For CHT recertification purposes, the NBDHMT requires a minimum of nine of the minimum 12 required Category A credits relate directly to any combination of hyperbaric operations, related technical aspects and chamber safety.
NBDHMT Accreditation Statement: For CHT recertification purposes, the NBDHMT requires a minimum of nine of the minimum 12 required Category A credits relate directly to any combination of hyperbaric operations, related technical aspects and chamber safety.
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made at the activity.
Disclosure: The following individuals have disclosed a relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies. Financial relationships are relevant if the following three conditions are met for the individual who will control content of the education:
n/a
A financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company and;
The content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship and;
The financial relationship existed during the past 24 months.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated
None of the individuals in control of content (planners/faculty/reviewers/authors) for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
No commercial support was received for this activities:
Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
CME For MOC Program Guide Designation Statements for ABMS Boards
Required instructions to learners on how to obtain CME for MOC
CME For MOC points are earned through completing a comprehensive evaluation component that assesses individual learner competence, performance, and/or the impact on patient outcomes. Some boards require evaluation feedback that will include a summary of what was discussed and the best next steps for the learner. The evaluation feedback will be provided to you upon submitting the evaluation form.
As an accredited ACCME provider, the UHMS is now responsible to submit physician learner CME credits into the ACCME PARS system. However, it is the physician’s responsibility to submit the necessary information required to match with the ACCME PARS system. It is also the physicians responsibility to check with their respective board(s) to see that the credits were applied accordingly.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) “This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in AnesthesiologyTM (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.”
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to [credits approved] MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.”
American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation.”
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit."
American Board of Pathology (ABPath) This activity has been registered to offer [credits approved] AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM towards the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program Lifelong Learning credits.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to [credits approved] MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.”
American Board of Surgery (ABS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit."
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) *** “Successful completion of this CME activity [which includes participation in the evaluation component,] enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit."
***Will require evaluation feedback
8am-5pm
Workshop: Mind Hack: Frontiers in Mental Health and Neuromodulation
Mental health disorders present significant concerns in both civilian and military aviation. This workshop is intended to be a hands-on experiential orientation to emerging evidence-based mental health treatments.
Introduction: Mental health disorders present significant concerns in both civilian and military aviation. The true prevalence of mental health diagnoses among pilots is unknown, with estimated prevalence of 13% or more. Pilots and other safety-sensitive employees may avoid seeking treatment due to fear of losing their medical certification. Individuals in other safety-sensitive positions may have similar concerns. Novel therapies are evolving rapidly, and airmen may seek these non-standard treatments. This workshop is intended to be a hands-on experiential orientation to emerging evidence-based mental health treatments.
Topic: Breathwork, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, noninvasive neuromodulation, technodelics, and spiritual practices have all shown substantial therapeutic potential. Breathwork has shown promise as an adjunctive therapy, particularly for anxiety and PTSD. Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has demonstrated significant efficacy, particularly for treatment-resistant PTSD. Psychedelic medications are demonstrating long-term efficacy with just a few doses. Technologically-mediated interventions, such as neurofeedback and virtual reality-based therapeutic interventions, have shown a reduction in anxiety and PTSD symptoms in various populations, though research specifically on pilots remains limited. The application of structured light, sound and noninvasive electrical stimulation (technodelics) can mimic classical meditative practices and psychedelic experiences by shifting the quality of consciousness. Spiritual practices, including meditation and mindfulness, have been widely studied in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms.
Application: As these modalities become increasingly available, more safety-sensitive workers will seek them. Western-trained physicians and regulators are often at a knowledge disadvantage, since many of these therapies are not part of standard medical training. Non-pharmacological treatments offer potentially substantial benefits for pilots, as they avoid the side effects of traditional medications. If used at symptom onset, it may be possible to prevent an aeromedically-significant diagnosis. These interventions often encourage long-term resilience and self-regulation. Given the prevalence of mental health concerns among safety-sensitive workers, integrating these therapeutic options into behavioral health treatment protocols could improve safety, job performance, and overall well-being.
OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to demonstrate at least two breathwork techniques, describe their mechanism of action, list their potential uses for treating mental health diagnoses.
Participants will be able to identify possible clinical research indications for the use of psychedelic medications for the treatment of behavioral health conditions.
Participants will be able to define the term "technodelics" and list at least three examples of modalities used for treatment of behavioral health conditions.
Through our STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. STOP THE BLEED®. Save a Life!
There is a small registration fee of $10. You can register for this via the main meeting registration.
Through our STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. STOP THE BLEED®. Save a Life!
There is a small registration fee of $10. You can register for this via the main meeting registration.
Through our STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. STOP THE BLEED®. Save a Life!
There is a small registration fee of $10. You can register for this via the main meeting registration.
Through our STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. STOP THE BLEED®. Save a Life!
There is a small registration fee of $10. You can register for this via the main meeting registration.
Time
Lecture
Faculty
1200-1300
Stop the Bleed
Julio Garcia, RN
Friday, June 6
Time
Workshop/Class
7am-6pm
Workshop: Tropical and Subtropical Medicine: Operation Stone Mountain
This workshop is intended to be an introductory, hands-on experience focused on medical care and safe medical operations in tropical and subtropical environments.
Introduction: Aerospace Medicine practitioners find themselves in austere environments around the world, from providing critical care patient support to recovering aircraft or spacecraft. Atlanta is considered a subtropical climate which provides a laboratory environment for tropical as well as temperate zone medical topics.
Topic: Topic: Members of the aerospace medicine community may be called upon to provide travel medicine counseling, conduct medical mission planning, or unexpectedly find themselves in a survival situation in these environments. The tropics and subtropics pose unique challenges to the health of travelers, adventure-seekers and operational forces. They also provide unique opportunities that assist in survival and treatment of patients. For example, people living in rural parts of the Amazonian region use over 1300 plant species in their traditional remedies. Though water may be plentiful in tropical and subtropical areas, sources can contain hazardous flora and fauna, requiring treatment to ensure potability. Plentiful foliage and moisture provide ideal conditions for vector-borne diseases and other health threats. Thick brush and flowing rivers present challenges for patient stabilization and movement. An understanding of the health threats in this environment is critical for creating appropriate austere medical kits, performing emergency patient care, and providing appropriate medical advice for people working, traveling and recreating in the tropics and subtropics. This workshop will be conducted with lectures, hands-on skill stations and activities in an outdoor environment.
Application: Understanding this environment is a key tool in the kit for the medical professional providing support in austere locations. This workshop is intended to be an introductory, hands-on experience focused on medical care and safe medical operations in tropical and subtropical environments. It will cover the following: 1) Procurement and treatment of water as well as field preparation of intravenous fluids for an injured or ill patient. 2) Prevention and treatment of major tropical diseases 3) Common medicinal plants and their preparation in the tropical environment 4) Improvised medical care and improvised patient transport both on land and riverine environments 5) Field hemorrhage control and pain management 6) Medical and survival kits for the tropical environment.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the session, participants will be able to name three commonly found tropical plants and their medicinal uses.
By the end of the session, the attendees will be able to identify and use resources for medical expedition planning In tropical and subtropical environments.
By the end of the session, each participant will understand at least two common methods to obtain water for patient resuscitation from a tropical and subtropical environment.
