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Next course: February 2nd and 3rd, 2010
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Audiometric Screening
Test Technician Course
Important for Health and Safety personnel (OHS
nurses as well as the personnel conducting the audiometric
testing),
this course, which concentrates on audiometric screening test
techniques, identifies
all the
relevant
elements
for adequate
knowledge of ear physiology, of the fundamental aspects of
noise and of audiometry. Legislative aspects and hearing protection
in the workplace are also covered to prepare the occupational
health and safety worker.
- Anatomy and
physiology of the ear
- Manual and microprocessor audiometric
technique
- Audiogram interpretation
- Medical aspects
- Otoscopic examination (method and interpretation)
- Management
of claims
- Noise measurements (continuous,
impact, dose, etc.)
- Worker awareness of noise levels
- Hearing Protection Devices
Course Length:
2 days
This course is
recognized by Emploi-Québec.
Refresher course
A course is also available for audiometric
technicians who wish to brush up on audiometric technique:
- Brief review of the latest innovations and regulations
in audiometry and hearing protection
- Verification and evaluation
of their audiometric technique
Course Length: 1 day
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ADVANTAGES
Make sure that the
staff who conduct
audiograms
possess
the
proper technique
Provide your staff with
a better understanding
of NIHL
Supply staff with
the knowledge
to
educate and motivate
workers in the
proper use of
hearing protection devices
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