Registration Level 1 course Diving Medicine part 1, NL, 2025

The following topics are covered:

• Epidemiology of diving accidents: 
A review of recent studies of diving accidents worldwide: the introduction and justification for this course.
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Basic principles of hyperbaric physics and physiology: 
The influence of atmospheric and hydrostatic pressure on the human body will be addressed. Topics include the aspects of physics that are relevant to diving medicine, the phenomenon of bubble formation and the physiology of decompression.
• Diving diseases: An overview of causality, diagnosis and prevention of diving diseases is given in relation to the different phases of a dive: descent, bottom time and ascent.
• International guidelines for the diving medical examination: This unit teaches the practitioner to conduct a diving medical examination and provide sound medical advice to divers. It will be delivered as three separate subunits. The first addresses the effects of diving on important and critical existing pathology and the influence of that pathology on diving safety. The second looks at other non-critical pathology the medical practitioner may encounter during the diving medical. The third subunit illustrates how a diving medical examination should be performed.
• Case studies:Case studies on diving medical problems are presented over the course of the program. They will be discussed in small work groups and are used to highlight important points from the lectures.
• Diving in practice: Students who are new to scuba diving get an introduction in diving. Certified scuba divers have the opportunity to test special equipment like dry suits, full-face masks and the latest gadgets and equipment.

Venue:
Sports Center De Dijnselburg, Zeist, The Netherlands

Date:
9 and 10 May 2025

Number of participants:
Given the structure and the interactive nature of this course, up to 20 people can register.

Entrance level:
The course is open to registered physicians.

Accreditation:
The course is part of the international certification of Medical Examiners of Divers.

Certificate:
On completion of the course, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Course materials:
The course manual will be distributed on the first day of the course.

Course faculty:
P. Germonpré, MD, diving physician, hyperbaric physician
M. Gaastra, MD, dermatologist, diving physician
dr. W. Monincx, MD, duikerarts, hyperbaric physician
drs, J.J. Brandt Corstius, exercise physiologist

Costs:
Standard package includes 2x lunch, coffee, tea, course and course materials and diving: €900. Registration after April 15th 2025 €75 extra. For hotel accommodation see registration form. We ask a down payment of €200 upon registration.You can transfer your down payment to the Scott Haldane Foundation IBAN account number: NL23INGB0001911767 Swift/BIC: INGBNL2A stating "Level 1 part 1" and your name.

Vrijdag 9 mei

Zaterdag 10 mei

Registration
Via the registration form. Practice shows that the courses fill up quickly.  Your registration is final once we have received your registration form. However,The date of receipt of the down payment determines the order of registration.
By signing or submitting the registration form via the internet, you also declare that the Scott Haldane Foundation cannot be held liable in any way for any costs resulting from damage incurred. during or by participating in this course or damage of any kind caused by third parties. All information provided by students and/or partners is confidential for SHF, its employees and the teachers. The Scott Haldane Foundation terms and conditions apply.

You can transfer your down payment (€200) to Scott Haldane Foundation, bank account number: NL23INGB0001911767 Swift/BIC: INGBNL2A stating: "Level 1 part 2" and your name.

Please read cancellation policy carefully.
 

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation policies apply to this course:

• In case of cancellation by the student or partner more than three months before the start of the activity for which registration has taken place, € 150 will be charged administration fees payable plus any non-refundable ticket, accommodation and diving costs.
• In case of cancellation by the student or partner between three months and one month before the start of the activity for which registration has taken place, 90% of the total registration costs are due, plus any non-refundable ticket, accommodation and diving costs.
• If cancellation by the student or partner one month or less before the start of the activity for which registration has taken place, 100% of the total registration costs are due.

All cancellations must be made in writing (by email) to the Scott Haldane Foundation.
The date of receipt at the Scott Haldane Foundation is decisive for the stated periods.