Renew a Credential
IBHBOT credentials renew every 36 months from the date of issue. Renew before your expiration date to keep your registry status current.
| Credential | To renew, within each 36-month cycle |
|---|---|
| AHT | A Board-approved recertification course, or 48 hours of qualifying continuing education in hyperbaric medicine |
| AHN | Keep your RN or LPN license current, and complete a Board-approved recertification course or 48 hours of qualifying continuing education in hyperbaric medicine |
| HMP | Keep your physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner license current, and complete a Board-approved recertification course or 48 hours of qualifying continuing education in hyperbaric medicine |
| DMT-A | Keep your paramedic, physician assistant or nurse practitioner license current, complete a 24-hour Dive Medical Technician refresher course, and submit a log of your patient contact hours |
| DMT-B | Keep your EMT certification current, complete a 24-hour Dive Medical Technician refresher course, and submit a log of your patient contact hours |
| DMT-C | Complete a 24-hour Dive Medical Technician refresher course, and submit a log of your patient contact hours |
Renewal resets the 36-month cycle. A DMT-A or DMT-B is suspended if the qualifying license or certification lapses, until it is restored. The full requirements are in the candidate handbook for your credential.
RHT holders renew every two years with 24 CE hours (12 hyperbaric-specific), a current BLS card and 100 hours in a hyperbaric facility.
Lapse and Reinstatement
| Status | What it takes to reinstate |
|---|---|
| Up to 90 days past expiration | Renewal requirements plus the late fee |
| 90 days to 12 months | Renewal requirements, late fee and 12 additional specialty CE hours |
| More than 12 months | Pass the examination again; RHT holders also submit current practice hours |
A lapsed holder may not use the credential until it is reinstated. IBHBOT audits a random sample of renewals each year; keep CE certificates and practice records for one full cycle.