Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Program© Course
May 23, 2024 - ACOEM Conference - Orlando, FL
In-Person
8:00AM – 5:00PM Eastern Time
Complete Registration & Obtain Course Materials:
You must complete both steps below to register and obtain course materials!
- Start by registering for the course on the ACOEM website. Click here to start registration. It is possible to register for the PS course without registering for the rest of the conference, just follow the prompts.
- To access your online course materials, use the code emailed to you by ACOEM after you have completed step #1. Use that code to register with CAOHC (at no charge) via the green button above. When registering with CAOHC, you will also have the option to register for the PS/A certification exam at an added cost ($225 for newly certifying, $175 for re-certifying.) You must pass the PS exam to be certified and utilize the PS/A designation.
Note: If you register with CAOHC (Step #2 above) and later want to add the PS/A certification exam, you will need to contact the CAOHC office to have your registration changed manually.
PS Course Overview
The Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Program© (PS/A) Course is an intermediate-level, full-day course. It emphasizes the real-world application of audiology expertise as encountered in occupational settings. Lectures review the current literature and practice guidelines. Instructors present employee case studies for participant problem-solving, critical thinking and small-group discussion. Case presentations discuss PS responsibilities, guidelines for managing problem audiograms and determination of work-relatedness.
During course attendance, please be prepared with a fully charged laptop as well as a backup power source.
Time Commitment:
8+ hours of preliminary course work are expected to be completed prior to the start of the in-person instruction.
This course will take a minimum of 20 hours of work. Please click on the green button "Full Agenda - Time Schedule" for a PDF of course assignments and estimated completion times.
Audience
This workshop is intended for audiologists, physicians (MD, DO) and otolaryngologists who supervise and review audiometric testing from hearing loss prevention (HLP) programs. Other hearing conservation-related professionals are also invited to participate in this course; however, are not eligible to take the certification exam. Participants should have prior understanding of governmental regulations and components of hearing loss prevention programs and interest or experience in making work-related determinations for occupational noise-induced hearing loss.
Course Instructors
Raúl Alexander Mirza, DO, MPH, MSc, CPS/A, FACOEM
has no relevant financial information to disclose. Dr. Mirza discloses his relevant non-financial relationship as a representative of American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) on the CAOHC Council and is also Council Past Chair. Instructors receive a nominal honorarium for participation.
Carol Snyderwine, MHA MA CCC-A CPS/A:
has no relevant financial information to disclose. Mrs. Snyderwine discloses her relevant non-financial relationship as a representative of ASHA on the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) Council and is also the council chair for CAOHC Professional Supervisor (PS) committee. Instructors receive a nominal honorarium for participation.
Cancellation Policy
If registration is cancelled (2 weeks prior to the course) participant will receive a refund of their fee (-) a $150.00 processing fee. No refund will be granted for cancellations received after this date, however, the amount can be applied to a future course.
Accommodations
Please visit the ACOEM website for hotel information and discount
Continuing Education & Continuing Medical Education:
1) CMEs - from AMEDCO
CLICK HERE to claim CMEs and scroll to the bottom
Participants are eligible for 21.50 CMEs
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservations (CAOHC)
Professional Supervisor of the Audio metric Monitoring Program & Abbreviated Course
May 23, 2024
Orlando, FL
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and CAOHC. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
2) CEUs - from AAA
TO REQUEST AAA CEUs:
* Send an email to the CAOHC Education Manager by clicking here
* Subject matter must state: AAA CEU Request for PS On-Demand course.
* Email must include your AAA number, your full name, address and the date you successfully completed the course.
1.7 CEUs (17 hours) are available.
The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.7 CEUs (17 hours). Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy's Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.
3) ASHA CEUs American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
TO REQUEST ASHA CEUs:
* Send an email to the CAOHC Education Manager by clicking here
* Subject matter must state: ASHA CEU Request for PS On-Demand course.
* Email must include your ASHA number, your full name, address and the date you successfully completed the course.
2.05 ASHA CEUs (20.5 hours) are available.
Participants have between 4/1/24 and 3/30/29 to complete their coursework for ASHA CEUs.
Intermediate Level
2.05 ASHA CEUs (20.5 hours)
Satisfactory completion of this course is necessary for the participant to earn ASHA CEUs for the course.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures..