Learning Objectives

After completing this course participants will be able to . . .

• Outline CAOHC's role, requirements, and procedures to orient students in an occupational hearing conservation (OHC) course.
• Describe the CAOHC curriculum and use of CAOHC's teaching tools and examination protocols.
• Define physics and noise measurement terms and explain key concepts that need to be presented as part of a course curriculum.
• Demonstrate and teach the correct use of an otoscope and earlite for inspection of the ear and ear canal for fitting of hearing protectors and conducting audiometric testing.
• Demonstrate and teach the proper fitting of several hearing protection devices and outline procedures to facilitate the process
• Apply training formats and motivational strategies that contribute to a successful hearing conservation course.
• Develop effective promotional materials to market a course.
• Explain the impact of OSHA, MSHA and FRA on the development of occupational hearing conservation programs to reduce noise induced hearing loss.