Course Information:

Hearing Conservation Courses are designed to train personnel who are or will be conducting audiometric testing, those who are actively involved in hearing conservation, and those who supervise hearing conservation programs.

These courses meet the requirements of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) and will cover all the required hearing conservation topics that will lead to CAOHC certification. Attendees will be taught how to perform an audiometric hearing test and how to fit employees with hearing protection. To achieve certification, students must pass a computer-based examination at the conclusion of the course (which will be conducted during class time after a thorough review). If a re-test is needed, this will be coordinated between the student and the instructor (no additional fee)

Initial certification courses are typically 2 ½ days (20 hours) and recertification courses are 1 day (8hours).
Recertification is required every 5 years after the initial certification.

Fully Virtual Courses

Fully virtual certification and recertification courses are available. The lectures, practicums, and exam will be administered in a virtual format, with no in-person requirement.

To attend an online course, each student must have access to a computer (laptop, desktop or tablet) with a reliable internet connection, webcam, and microphone for the duration of the course. Please- no mobile phones.
All required course materials will be mailed to you prior to the course.
You will be emailed a link to digital lecture materials, handouts and meeting link prior to the course.

*Typical times for the CERTIFICATION courses are 8:30a-5:00p Eastern Time on the first 2 days of the course, and the 3rd day is typically 8:30a-12p Eastern Time.

*Typical times for the RECERTIFICATION courses are 8:30a-6:00p Eastern Time (1 day only)

In-Person Courses and Custom Courses

In-person courses deliver the lectures, practicums and exam using the traditional delivery method of face-to-face instruction. These are most often taught in hotel conference rooms or other training facilities, however the option of bringing the training to your company is also available (please contact us regarding your needs).

Continuing Education Credits

**This continuing professional development activity was approved by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, for 20 contact hours (certification course) and 8 contact hours (recertification course) for eligible participants!! (no additional fee)

Included Materials

The course fee includes digital access to all course materials (slides, helpful handouts, and related resources), as well as the exam fee. Also included are samples of hearing protection devices which will be mailed to the student prior to class. *NEW- all students will now be provided with access to the Online OHC Exam Prep Tool. This is an online, interactive tool that helps students study and prepare for the exam. Once activated, you will have 60-day access to the course. The Course Director will email you a voucher code to access the tool after registration. Many students find the interactive review to be a valuable resource as they prepare for the exam

Required Materials

For the otoscopy portion of the class, access to an otoscope is helpful. You do not need to purchase this particular model; you may use one you already have or borrow one for the course.EXAMPLE

If you are unable to obtain an otoscope, your instructor will work with you during the course to explore practical alternatives or other acceptable options.

Optional Materials

At checkout, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase the most recent edition of the CAOHC Hearing Conservation Manual. To preview, please click HERE If you choose to purchase the manual, you will receive it in the mail approximately 1 week before the course (shipping is included). The manual is not required for the course, but many students find it helpful to have as a resource once the course is over.

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