PUBH X103 - CAOHC-Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Training Refresher
Description
Stay current and above the crowd! This one-day course will qualify those holding a current CAOHC (Council for Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservation) certification for recertification. All participants will have ample opportunity to hone their skills by practicing hearing testing utilizing a variety of audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty.
The registration fee of $375.00 includes handouts, processing of your exam, recertification application to CAOHC, and CEU certificate.
All exams are now conducted online while in the classroom. Participants will need to bring their own laptop computer for testing.
This is a CAOHC-Approved course.
This course is eligible for 0.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (8 contact hours).
Nurses – This activity has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 8 (60 minute) contact hours, and ABOHN requirements for certification.
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).
Objectives
As a result of completing this learning activity, you will be able to:
- demonstrate proficiency in pure tone hearing threshold testing techniques on manual and microprocessor audiometers,
- describe basic ear anatomy/physiology as well as how to perform an otoscopic exam,
- list parameters of sound as they relate to hearing testing,
- list various aspects of industrial hearing conservation programs, employee education, and federal and state regulations, and
- review updated information regarding current instrumentation and products.
Course Location
Class location is in University Office Plaza located at 2221 University Avenue Southeast, Rooms 114/116, Minneapolis, MN, 55414.
Cancellation
- The registration fee is refundable if a cancellation request by the registrant is received seven days prior to the course start date. No refund is available after that time.
- In the event of a course cancellation, a complete refund of fees paid will be made. In the event of a cancellation, the University of Minnesota is not responsible for participant housing or travel expenses incurred by the registrants.
Contact
For questions regarding this course, contact Continuing Public Health Education and Outreach at 612-626-4515 | cpheo@umn.edu.