This 20-hour certification course covers training in performing pure tone air conduction audiometric testing, fitting of hearing protection devices, providing education about hearing conservation, and enforcing hearing conservation program (HCP) compliance.

TOPICS

• Hearing Conservation in Noise
• Anatomy, Physiology and Diseases of the Ear and Otoscopic
• Screening
• The Audiometer and Test Environment
• Audiometric Technique
• Hearing & the Physics of Sound
• Principles of Noise Analysis and Control
• Otoscopic Screening Practicum
• Introduction to Hearing Protection Devices
• The Role of the Occupational Hearing Conservationist
• Federal and State Regulations Related to Noise and
• Hearing
• Review of Audiometer, Test Environment and
• Audiometric Techniques
• Audiogram Review, Referral & Employee Follow-Up
• Employee Education and Motivation
• Recordkeeping/OSHA Site Visits
• Personal Hearing Protection
• Review of Audiometric Testing
• Review of Hearing Conservation Programs
• Practica & Exam

EXAMINATION
The CAOHC certification examination will be administered at the conclusion of class. This exam
will be closed book unless a learning disability exception is requested before attending the course.
The course requires a passing proficiency of 70%. Exams will be administered throught the CAOHC online testing portal and the course attendee will be notified by CAOHC directly as to pass/fail status. Failure to pass the examination the first time will require the student to re-test with the training center; if re-testing is required, there is a $75 fee per re-test. Each student is allowed 2 re-test attempts, in addition to the intital examination attempt. A maximum of 30 days is allowed between each re-test attempt. Failure to pass the examination for the third time will require the student to re-take the entire class at full cost. Please note that this course will conclude at noon on Friday, after the administration of the CAOHC exam.

COURSE MATERIALS
A copy of the CAOHC Manual will be provided to each attendee of this initial training.A laptop is neccessary to participate in this class. When registering for this course, please use an email address that you have regular, daily, easy access to. This email will be used to give you course information and access to course materials, including the CAOHC exam.

Training Course Hours:

Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

When registering for this course, please provide an email address to which you have regular, daily access. Course information and materials will be distributed using that email address.

Important Reminder: Please bring a laptop with you to class as you will need to access your training materials and take your CAOHC Exam electronically. Thank you!

We strongly recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start of the course to give yourself enough time to find parking, check-in, and be ready to start the class promptly at 8 a.m.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Tuition with Certification Fee	$ 700.00