Occupational Hearing Conservation Refresher Training - Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research Center

Occupational Hearing Conservation Refresher Training





10Apr2018

MCOHS Continuing Education

8:00 am - 5:15 pm

University Office Plaza

2221 University Avenue SE, Suite 114/116 Minneapolis, MN 55414

Stay Current and Above the Crowd! This one-day course will qualify those holding a current CAOHC certification for recertification. All participants will have ample opportunity to hone their skills by practicing hearing testing utilizing a variety of audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety.

 Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 0.8 CEUs

Nurses - This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 9.6 (50 Minute) contact hours.

Safety Professionals - This course is designed to meet the criteria for Continuance of Certification (COC) as specified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

As a result of this learning activity, participants are able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in pure tone hearing threshold testing techniques on manual and microprocessor audiometers
  • Describe basic ear anatomy/physiology as well as how to perform an otoscopic exam
  • List parameters of sound as they relate to hearing testing
  • List various aspects of industrial hearing conservation programs, employee education, and federal and state regulations
  • Review updated information regarding current instrumentation and products