Course Description

The CD workshop consists of eight hours of focused training and an exam intended to prepare CD's for successful preparation and conduct of the 20-hour OHC certification and 8-hour re-certification courses. Course curriculum will include guidance in the following areas:

• Developing of course curricula that meets CAOHC’s current requirements for Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) certification and re-certification courses.
• Understanding procedural actions required by CAOHC of a Course Director (CD) before, during and after CAOHC-approved OHC courses.
• Implementing contemporary and motivational teaching techniques and available resources (including those provided by CAOHC) for effective hearing conservation training.
• Recognizing how recent changes in federal hearing conservation regulations influence the conduct of CAOHC approved OHC courses.
• Preparing instructional materials that incorporate recent scientific and technical advances in hearing conservation for use in training conducted by CD's and OHC's.

Note: Course Director (CD) certification and re-certification is granted for a five-year period

Target Audience

Certified audiologists, industrial hygienists, occupational health nurses, speech language and hearing professionals, safety engineers, and noise control engineers.