The course offers lectures presented by internationally known faculty, hands-on practical skills and the experience gained through 20 hours of experience at local hyperbaric facilities.

Lecture topics include: the role and responsibilities of the DMT; review of gas laws; nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity; the ears and sinuses; otoscope use; decompression sickness (DCS); physical exams; invasive skills; and chamber operations.

The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology has certified the DAN DMT course as a Module 16 program. Each course is limited to 12 persons.