The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation periodically conducts courses on "The Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Component of the Hearing Conservation Program." Federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements for hearing conservation programs (HCPs) are increasing needs for audiologists and physicians to serve as "Professional Supervisors" of HCPs. These professionals, who take on supervision of audiometric testing in such programs, should fully understand and employ "best practices" of hearing conservation. The OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment 29 CFR 1910.95 states:

• Para (g) (3) “A technician who performs audiometric tests must be responsible to an audiologist, otolaryngologist or physician.”
• Para (g) (7) (iii) “The audiologist, otolaryngologist or physician shall review problem audiograms and shall determine whether there is a need for further evaluation.”

COURSE DESCRIPTION: These one-day courses are aimed at audiologists or physicians seeking instruction in the role and scope of practice of the professional supervisor of the audiometric monitoring component of hearing conservation programs. Attendees will receive continuing education and medical credits, a copy of the Hearing Conservation Manual 4th Edition (with valuable ANSI and OSHA standards), and unique training materials. All courses lead to certification after course completion. See the dates listed below for further course registration information.

CERTIFICATION: Individuals seeking national certification by CAOHC as a Professional Supervisor (CPS/A) must complete an application, on-line exam and submit a test case within 30 days of the course completion. This certification will confirm your advanced training in audiometric issues in occupational hearing conservation as a Professional Supervisor.

CURRICULUM: The course curriculum and case presentations will cover:

• Fulfilling roles and responsibilities of the Professional Supervisor
• Establishing and supporting audiometric monitoring programs
• Reviewing problem audiograms, including baseline revisions
• Understanding determinations of work-relatedness
• Audiometric recordkeeping required by federal regulations and "best practices"
• Managing databases and integrating with other hearing conservation team players
  
  

• April 30, 2010: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, FL

Questions may be directed to Kim J. Breitbach, CAOHC Executive Director, via e-mail at info@caohc.org or by phone to 414/276-5338.