While this post-specialisation qualification does not lead to specialist registration in diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM), it's the only one of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Award of the advanced certificate requires completion of diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) training program and a specialist qualification acceptable to ANZCA Council, as well as current medical registration and declaration of fitness to practice.
Course structure and content
The following documents outline the course content and structure of the training program.
Course content documents
DHM exam
The diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) exam is a test of knowledge, behaviours and clinical skills pertinent to a specialist medical practitioner in diving and hyperbaric medicine. The DHM exam is conducted annually, and consists of a written component and a viva voce section.
To be eligible to sit the exam, you must have completed a minimum of 26 weeks (full-time equivalent) towards DHM training by the date of the written section. You are allowed up to three attempts at the exam.
2025 DHM exam details
Written examination | 7 August 2025 |
| Viva examination | 11 September 2025 |
| Registration Closing Date | 15 May 2025 |
| Withdrawal fee date | 23 July 2025 |
Written Venues: Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
Viva Venues: Melbourne
We have past DHM exam reports available to help you prepare for your exam.
Apply to join
To register as a diving and hyperbaric (DHM) trainee, you'll need to have secured a training appointment in an accredited DHM unit and either of the following:
1. A specialist qualification deemed acceptable to the college.
2. At least 104 weeks full-time equivalent (FTE) training towards such a qualification.
Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
Award of the Advanced Certificate
Once you've met your training requirements, you may apply for the award of the ANZCA Advanced Certificate in DHM. You can apply directly from your ePortfolio.
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Training time towards the ANZCA advanced diving and hyperbaric medicine training program must be completed at a suitable diving and hyperbaric medicine (DHM) facility.
Fees, forms, and resources related to the DHM training.