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CAOHC Accomplishments
    2008/2009
  • Implemented OHC on-line verification system for the public
  • Introduced new curriculum slide set: "Training, Education, and Motivation of Noise Exposed Personnel
  • Completed the first facilitated Strategic Planning process since 1999
  • Revised Professional Supervisor exam

    2007
  • Tactical Planning Session of the Council
  • Currently 21,000 + Certified OHCs and 300 Course Directors and
  • Over 800 certification/recertification courses conducted annually with a student attendance of 5,500
  • Revised 2nd printing - 4th Edition Hearing Conservation Manual

  • 2006
  • Certification of the Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Component of Hearing Conservation Programs.

    2005
  • Tactical Planning Session of the Council
  • Currently 21,000+ Certified OHCs and 300+ Course Directors
  • Over 500 certification/recertification courses conducted annually with a student attendance of 5,500
  • Standardization of written exam for OHC recertification
  • Provided audiometric and hearing protection fitting guidelines for Course Directors
  • Certification program finalized for the Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Component in a HCP
  • Revision to Course Director Certification/Recertification workshop curriculum

  • 2004
  • Mandatory certification of Occupational Hearing Conservationists
  • Standardization of written exam for OHC certification
  • Revision of OHC certification and recertification curriculum including the development of guidelines for a practicum on hearing protection
  • Improved course: Professional Supervisor of the audiometric monitoring portion in a HCP course

    2003
  • Tactical Planning Session of the Council
  • American Academy of Audiology (AAA) representation on the Council
  • Introduced new OHC brochure "The Stamp of Approval" explaining the necessity of becoming a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) to student & employer
  • Introduced the 4th Edition Hearing Conservation Manual by Alice Suter, PhD
  • 30th anniversary
  • Extensive revision of website (www.caohc.org)
  • Revised Scope of Practice statement for Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationists
  • Developed Scope of Practice statement for the Professional Supervisor of the audiometric monitoring portion in a HCP

    2002
  • American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) representation on the Council
  • Member of Coalition to Protect Workers' Hearing - providing expertise regarding OSHA 29 CFR 1904.10(b)(7) & advocating separate column OSHA Form 300

    2001
  • Developed and presented half-day course for AAOHN at American Occupational Health Conference
  • Increased publication of the UPDATE newsletter to 12-page issues with comprehensive information regarding hearing conservation in industry

    2000
  • Developed a video and course curriculum titled "Anatomy, Physiology and Diseases of the Ear" for course study and industrial worker education. Allowed video curriculum to replace one live instructor in a 20-hour OHC course
  • Developed and conducted a one-day course for Professional Supervisors in a HCP

    1999
  • Course Director Survey
  • Strategic Planning Session

    1998
  • 25th anniversary
  • Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE) representation on the Council
  • Revised Course Director training workshop to align with OHC course curriculum. Implemented a certification exam. Upgraded presentations and workbook
  • Revitalization of the CABLE newsletter to Courses Directors.
  • Survey to Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationists