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 (8rs).

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 or desktop) with a reliable internet connection, webcam, and microphone for the duration of the course. Mobile phones and tablets are not permitted.
All required course materials will be mailed to you prior to the course.
You will be sent a link to digital lecture materials, handouts and study guides prior to the course.

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

*Typical times for the RECERTIFICATION courses are 8:30a-6:00p EST (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)

Materials

Required Materials

An otoscope is required for the course for the otoscopy portion of the class. You do not have to purchase this specific otoscope, and if you already have one, or can borrow one for the course, please feel free to do so. Otoscope (Order HERE)

Optional Materials

The Hearing Conservation Manual IS included in the price for the full certification course. The manual is NOT included or required for the recertification course, but if you wish to purchase it, you may do so by clicking on the link: CAOHC Hearing Conservation Manual (Order HERE)

To see upcoming dates and to register Click HERE!