Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach
http://cpheo.sph.umn.edu/
612-626-4515
Occupational Hearing Conservation Recertification Training (CAOHC Approved)
10/19/2010
This one-day refresher course will qualify those holding a current CAOHC certification for recertification. If you wish to purchase the current CAOHC manual, 4th edition, please include the additional $55.00 fee with your registration. All participants will have ample opportunity to practice hearing testing utilizing a variety of audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in pure tone hearing threshold testing techniques on manual and microprocessor audiometer.
- Describe basic ear anatomy and physiology as well as how to perform an otoscopic examination.
- List various aspects of industrial hearing conservation programs, employee education, and federal and state regulations.
- Review updated information regarding current instrumentation and products.
ACCREDITATION
Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety - Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.8 CEUs
Nurses - This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 9.6 (50 Minute) contact hours.
Safety Professionals - This course is designed to meet the criteria for Continuance of Certification (COC) as specified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Council for Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservationists (CAOHC) - Application will be sent on behalf of participant to CAOHC for certification as an OHC. Your CAOHC certification number and expiration date is printed on your CAOHC certificate and the ID card. If you have a question about this or cannot locate your CAOHC certification number, please contact the CAOHC office at info@caohc.org or 414/276-5338.
The registration fee of $275.00 includes refreshments, lunch, course materials, application fee to CAOHC and CEU certificate.
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