CAOHC Courses

CAOHC COURSES

The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation is the national professional organization responsible for maintaining a standard of performance in hearing conservation work. CAOHC's mission is to enhance the quality of Occupational Hearing Conservation Programs through their involvement in pending legislation, authorship of a manual, standardized training guidelines, etc. (The entire staff at Industrial Hearing Testing is accredited through this group.)

Industrial Hearing Testing is sponsoring an approved course at our Auburn Massachusetts offices to be directed by Steven Fournier, Au.D, C.C.C.-A. The courses will offer both new applicants and recertifications. Anyone who is responsible for administering the Hearing Conservation Program at your facility should consider attending. Subject matter ranges from your role as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist to noise analysis strategies, to learning how to administer a hearing test correctly. Certification is valid for 5 years. Attendance will be limited, so register now to reserve a seat!

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Objective: The Occupational Hearing Conservationist (formerly known as the industrial audiometric technician) meets industry's needs to provide training and certification for hearing conservationists.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Training and Practicum: Will include exposure to manual, automatic and microprocessor audiometers. Generous time allotments have been provided for practice and counseling to assure registrants ample opportunity to develop proficiency. All material covered will be in accordance with CAOHC guidelines.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be eligible for certification as Occupational Hearing Conservationists from the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's commission on accreditation.

RECERTIFICATION COURSE

Full opportunity will be provided for questions and answers and discussions of problems. The recertification course is intended to cover questions and answers in specific areas plus problems encountered in field work. Bring audiograms for comparative study. NOTE: Participants should bring their current CAOHC certificates with them for validation. Revised CAOHC manuals are available for purchase.

FACULTY

Course Director, Steven Fournier, Au.D., C.C.C.-A, Corporate Audiologist, Industrial Hearing Testing; and representatives from the following fields: Occupational Health Nursing, Engineering, Audiology, and other Safety and Health Professionals.

We are able to provide customized courses at your facility for large in-house programs. Please contact Industrial Hearing Testing for specific information if you are interested in this service. For further information, contact us at 508-832-8484..