Upcoming 2012 Courses

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CAOHC APPROVED COURSES

Occupational Hearing Conservation courses include lectures, examinations, and hands-on practical workshop sessions that cover hearing testing, otoscopic screenings, and hearing protection fitting. This training complies with OSHA and MSHA requirements for personnel conducting audiometric testing for Hearing Conservation Programs in mining and general industries.

CERTIFICATION

These courses are approved by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) for certification as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist. Participants who complete the three-day program and pass the examinations will be eligible for CAOHC certification. Those seeking re-certification who attend the 8 hour refresher class will receive documentation of re-certification.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Occupational health nurses, physicians, audiometric technicians, industrial hygienists, managers & other health and safety personnel. There are no prerequisites.

CURRICULUM

After successfully completing this course, the participant will be eligible to become an Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) with the following abilities:

* conduct valid hearing tests

* check performance & maintain hearing test equipment

* implement an employee referral system

* provide employee training & education

* properly fit & troubleshoot hearing protection

* develop accurate record keeping

* understand State & Federal regulations

* participate on a hearing conservation team

* comprehend basic principles of noise measurement & control

COURSE DIRECTORS

Laurie Wells, Au. D., FAAA

Theresa H. Small, Au. D., FAAA

LOCATIONS, DATES & TIMES

Loveland, CO March 14 - 16, 2012 - Full Certification

Loveland, CO March 16, 2012 - Re-certification course

 

Loveland, CO August 22 – 24, 2012 - Full Certification
Loveland, CO August 24, 2012 - Recertification

Certification: Wednesday and Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Re-certification: Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

NOTE: Private Courses available upon request.

FEES

Postmarked at least TWO WEEKS prior to the course start date:

$650 Full Certification Course

$350 Re-certification Course

Postmarked within TWO WEEKS of the course start date:

$700 Full Certification Course

$375 Re-certification Course

FEES INCLUDE

- Course materials including a comprehensive course notebook

- $60 certification / re-certification fee payable to CAOHC

- $15/day lunch voucher redeemable at Embassy Suites

REGISTRATION

Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, class size is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. For a course registration form, click here.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The Embassy Suites Loveland – Hotel, Spa, & Conference Center is a one-hour driving distance from Denver International Airport, Metro Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park. Contact Embassy Suites directly for room reservations. Specify Associates In Acoustics, Inc. to receive the discounted group rate of $119, before March 1, 2012.

Loveland:

Embassy Suites Loveland

4705 Clydesdale Pkwy

Loveland, CO 80638

1-800-EMBASSY

Or reserve online at: www.embassysuites.com

REFUNDS

Refunds must be requested no later than 10 days prior to the course. You will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE COURSE; however, registration is transferable.