How to Recertify

To re-certify as a CD, applicants must fulfill the requirements of EITHER Option 1 or Option 2 below BEFORE their current CD Certification expires. Once expired, CDs must start the certification process over. 

Option 1:

Complete the CD training workshop and pass the exam.

First fill out a CD Prerequisite Form providing just a copy of your current license. Then, once your form is approved, register for a course and exam. 

Option 2:

Fulfill at least two (2) of the following requirements during the current five-year CD certification period. 

a. Serve as CD for a minimum of ten (10) CAOHC-approved OHC training courses with
no substantiated violations of CAOHC policies and procedures.
b. Actively participate on a CAOHC Committee or Task Force for at least two (2) full
years. Active participation is defined as attendance at scheduled conference calls
and contribution to Committee or Task Force projects.
c. Accrue a minimum of ten (10) continuing education contact hours related to
Occupational Hearing Conservation.
d. Participate as an approved instructor in one or more CAOHC sponsored CD workshops

To apply for option 2, first login and fill out a CD Prerequisite Form providing a copy of your current license and proof of completing a, b, c or d above. Then, once your form is approved, register for a course and exam. 

Applicants that are approved for recertification option 2 will be able to register for the online, on-demand CD exam. These applicants must complete the CD exam with a passing score of 80% or higher. 

Renewal Extension

1. CDs who are unable to renew their credential by their expiration date due to extenuating circumstances may request an extension. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis and are not to exceed six months after their original expiration date. The following guidelines apply to extension requests:
   1. Requests for extension must be received by CAOHC no later than 30 days in advance of the CDs credential expiration date.
   2. If granted, CDs may continue to conduct OHC courses during the extension period.
   3. CDs who do not request an extension as noted above must apply for reinstatement by completing the same process required for a new CD candidate.
   4. Requests for extension due to failure to pass the CD examination will not be considered.

Course Directors who are also COHC's

Course Directors wishing to maintain their COHC credential will be required to take an OHC recertification workshop and successfully pass the OHC recertification exam.