Audiometric Testing & Screening
1½-Day Course (non-certification)
This 1½-day seminar will teach you how to conduct the whispered voice test
for DOT screenings. However, it will also show you how to use your audiometer
to conduct an accurate and more valid hearing screening (in less than 30
seconds). Part II is intended for those interested in the details of audiometric
screening, pure-tone threshold audiometric testing, otoscopy, and the identification
of ear pathology. In this seminar, you’ll get plenty of hands-on lab experience
conducting hearing screenings, pure-tone audiometry, and hearing protection fitting.
Part II could be taken by those who simply want to learn how to do audiometric
testing. This could be support staff in a medical or audiology office where
there is direct professional supervision. This training alone, however, does
not qualify you for certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational
Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). Such certification is recommended by NIOSH, preferred
by
OSHA, required by
MSHA, and mandated by the State of Illinois under its
Department of Professional Regulations. In addition, other states with their own
OSHA operations may also require CAOHC certification, so be sure to check with
your state.
By completing Part I and Part II (in the same or next session), you will be
eligible for certification. You would then receive a quarterly newsletter designed
to help you achieve true hearing loss prevention for your clients or in your plant.
Standard Course Schedule within a week
- Thursday - 1:00pm through 4:45pm
- Friday - 8:30am through 3:30pm
In Part II, you’ll learn about:
- Why the Whispered Voice test is inadequate.
- The best way to conduct the forced Whisper Test.
- How to use the audiometer for screening - in 30 sec.
- The earphones used by most all audiologists.
- The only way to perform pure-tone audiometry.
- How to properly perform otoscopy.
- The most common ear disorders.
- New surgical approaches to resolving hearing loss.
- Common pitfalls and myths in audiometry.
- When to refer for otologic or audiologic exams.
- Properly fitting HPDs.
Course content includes:
- Hearing Screening Techniques
- Audiometric Threshold Testing
- Otoscopy & Practicum
- Audiometric Practicum
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Ear
- Hearing Protection Devices Practicum
- Hearing Conservation Program Overview
- Examination for Certification
The course fee includes tuition, a binder of course materials,
continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon dessert.
Space is limited, so submit your registration early to reserve a spot.
Your registration will be confirmed by your choice of fax or email.
Confirmation information includes Course information, hotel information, and hotel directions.