| Time |
Presentation Topic |
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| 7:30 – 8:00 |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
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| 8:00 – 8:45 |
The PS Scope of Practice including four steps in determination of work relatedness |
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| 8:45 - 9:35 |
Establish & Supervise Audiometric Testing
Step 1: Is audiometric data valid? Regulatory criteria met? |
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| 9:35 - 9:45 |
Break |
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| 9:45 - 11:00 |
Review of Problem Audiograms |
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| 11:00 -11:30 |
Determination of Work Relatedness and Follow-up of Work Related Hearing Loss |
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| 11:30 -12:00 |
CASE STUDY DISCUSSION |
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| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Lunch |
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| 12:30 - 1:15 |
Assessing Worker Exposure
Step 2: Is the employee exposed? |
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| 1:15 - 2:00 |
Step 3: Is the hearing loss consistent with NIHL? |
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| 2:00 - 2:15 |
Break |
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| 2:15 - 2:45 |
Management of the Audiometric Data |
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| 2:45 - 3:50 |
CASE STUDY DISCUSSION
Step 4: Is the work place a factor? Putting supervision into practice |
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| 3:50 - 4:00 |
Process for Certification as a CAOHC Professional Supervisor |