2008 Courses

These 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 will be 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.

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, M.S., FAAA

Deanna Meinke, M.A., FAAA

LOCATIONS, DATES & TIMES

Greeley, CO February 6-8, 2008

Greeley, CO August 13-15, 2008

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:

$625 Full Certification Course

$350 Re-certification Course

Postmarked within TWO WEEKS of the course start date:

$675 Full Certification Course

$375 Re-certification Course

FEES INCLUDE

Course fees include a comprehensive course notebook and the $60 CAOHC certification/re-certification fee. Continental breakfasts and lunches are included.

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: Please contact the hotel meeting site directly to make arrangements for your overnight sleeping rooms. Reservations must be made well in advance to assure availability and to receive the guaranteed rate.

Greeley:

Greeley Guest House

5401 W. 9th Street

Greeley, CO 80634

(800) 314-3684 (toll-free)

(970) 353-9373

$114/night plus tax

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.