Virtual CAOHC-Approved Hearing Conservation Course

Course Overview

This CAOHC-approved course provides instruction in audiometric testing through lecture and practicum experience for occupational health professionals who administer audiometric testing as required by regulations including the OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment (29 CFR 1910.95) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure 30 CFR 62.

To attend an online course, each student must have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a webcam for the duration of the course. Students should plan to attend the course from 8am to 5pm EST on all scheduled days, with the exception of 8am to 12pm EST on the final day of Full Certification courses. Individual course agenda and schedules may vary and will be confirmed and communicated to each student prior to the course.

Quick Look

Course Format

Live webinar


This course is for

Occupational health professionals who administer audiometric testing as required by regulations including the OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment (29 CFR 1910.95) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Health Standards for Occupational Noise Exposure 30 CFR 62.


Dates and fees

Full Certification Classes - 20 hours
$685.00

Day 1 & 2 (8am - 5pm)
Day 3 (8am - 12pm)

  • November 6-8, 2024 VIRTUAL
  • April 9-11, 2025 VIRTUAL

Re-Certification Classes - 8 hours
$385.00

8am – 5pm

  • December 11, 2024 VIRTUAL
  • March 13, 2025 VIRTUAL

Course Topics

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
  • The Audiometer and Test Environment
  • Audiometric Techniques
  • Audiogram Referral and Follow-up
  • Principles of Noise Analysis and Control
  • Hearing Protection Device Fitting and Training
  • Federal and State Regulations
  • Employee Education and Motivation
  • Record Keeping and Recordability

Course Details

Certifications and credits

OHC certification: Completion of a CAOHC approved course, conducted by a CAOHC certified Course Director, does not automatically grant Occupational Hearing Conservation certification. All students must pass a computer-based examination at the conclusion of the course. An application and fee must be submitted to CAOHC, who will grant certification for five years.

Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Contact Hours: 20 credits of CNE approval from the DC Board of Nursing.

What you’ll learn
  • Role of the Occupational Hearing Conservationist
  • Occupational Hearing Conservation
  • Anatomy, Physiology, Diseases of the Ear
  • Otoscopic Screening
  • Federal and State Regulations
  • The Audiometer and Test Environment
  • Audiometric Techniques
  • Supervised Audiometric Testing
  • Audiogram Referral and Follow-up
  • Principles of Noise Analysis and Control
  • Personal Hearing Protection/ Fitting and Training
  • Employee Education and Motivation
  • Record Keeping
  • Review of Hearing Conservation Programs
  • Practicum
  • Written Evaluation
Course agenda

Full Certification

  • Day 1 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day 2 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day 3 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Day 3 ends with the full certification exam, and students are released at the conclusion of their exam.

Recertification

  • One day 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Instructor

Frank Wartinger, Au.D., ABAC

Audiologist / Clinical Specialist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Audiologist / Founder
Earmark Hearing Conservation

JHU tuition remission

Full-time Johns Hopkins University faculty, staff, and eligible dependents may enroll under the terms of the Hopkins Tuition Remission Program. Registration requires the original approved JHU Tuition Remission Form submitted with the course registration form. Please send Tuition Remission form and registration directly to Keith Choi at kchoi@jhu.edu.