Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Program© Course
ON-DEMAND Professional Supervisor Course
PS Course Description:
The Professional Supervisor of the Audiometric Monitoring Program© (PS/A) Course is an is an intermediate-level course. It emphasizes the real-world application of audiology expertise as encountered in occupational settings.
Whereas the live course is a full-day event, this on-demand version is broken up into sections allowing participants to study segments according to their own schedule. The course materials and pre-work are estimated to take about 14 hours. A 45-day limit is imposed from the start of the course to the completion of the exam.
Lectures review the current literature and practice guidelines. Instructors present employee case studies for participant problem-solving, critical thinking and consideration.
Case presentations review PS responsibilities, guidelines for managing problem audiograms and determination of work-relatedness.
Intended Audience:
This course 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 in and components of hearing loss prevention programs and interest, or experience in making work-related determinations for occupational noise-induced hearing loss.
Time Commitment:
This course will take a minimum of 14 hours of work. CME credit is calculated as such: 6 hours, 22 minutes to complete introductory materials and 7 hours, 15 minutes to complete course work. Please click on the green button "How much time to Schedule" for a PDF of course assignments and estimated completion times.
There is a 45-day time limit to complete this course and exam. After 45 days the course will no longer be accessible.
Associated Fees:
Course fee..... $700
Exam fee...
Initial certification Exam..... $225
Re-certification Exam......... $175
Must be paid in full 7 days prior to workshop date.
Cancellation Policy:
If registration is cancelled prior to participant starting the event, participant will receive a full refund of their fee (-) a $150.00 processing fee.
No refund will be granted for cancellations received after the course has been started, however, the amount may be applied to a another CAOHC course.
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 (PS) Full Course
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Online
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservations. 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 enduring material 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) ASHA CEUs - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
TO REQUEST ASHA CEUs:
* Send an email to the CAOHC Education Manager by clicking here
* Email subject line 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.
2.1 ASHA CEUs (21 hours) are available.
Participants have between 4/1/24 and 3/30/29 to complete their coursework for ASHA CEUs.
Intermediate Level
2.1 ASHA CEUs (21hours)
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..
PS On-Demand Contributors
Instructors from recorded modules:
Carol Snyderwine, MHA, MA, CCC-A. CSP/A
D. Bruce Kirchner, MD, MPH CPS/A Occupational Physician
John (Andy) Merkley, AuD, CCC-A, CPS/A
Raúl Alexander Mirza, DO, MPH, MSc, CPS/A, FACOEM
Personal disclosure statements can be accessed by clicking here
Other subject matter contributors:
Amir Wolfe, MD, MPH, MBA
Antony Joseph, AuD PhD CPS/A
Carlos R. Esquivel, MD FACS FAAOA
Jorge Morales Sr., MD MS PhD FACOEM CPS
Maj Elizabeth A. Batchelor, AuD
Maj Johnny Foster, USAF BSC CCC-A
Maj Quintin Hecht, AUD, CCC-A, CPS/A.
Theresa H. Small, AuD CPS/A.