The aim of the 2 day course, is to familiarise participants with the requirements and regulations for setting up and running a workplace (pre placement and screening) audiometry program. It also gives participants a greater knowledge in interpretation and appropriate referral of hearing impaired employees.
This course meets the WorkCover Codes of Practices for Noise Management and Protection of Hearing at Work.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed as training for those aiming to conduct pre-placement and screening audiometry programs within the workplace. It is not limited to, but should be considered by: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses, Health & Safety Officers, Occupational First Aiders, and personnel responsible for OH&S in the workplace.
Benefits
By having your own staff trained to conduct workplace-hearing assessments, you will substantially reduce your costs on audiometry services and be able to regularly conduct assessments throughout the year.
Course Contents
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
• Effects of Noise on the Ear
• Decibels and Frequencies
• The Audiogram
• Testing and Recording Requirements for Workplace Audiometry
• Setting up - Equipment Checks
• Case History Information
• Practical - Audiometry Testing Otoscopy
• Hearing Protection
• Sources of Variability in Test Results
• Use of Compensation Tables
• Interpretation of Results and Guidelines for Referrals
A 'certificate of successful completion' is issued to participants who successfully complete the course and examination.
Our audiologist has a Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Graduate Diploma in Audiology, with over ten years experience as a clinical audiologist with particular interests in noise management and training. With his combination of experience and qualifications, he is able to provide a unique insight into the assessment and measurement of noise in a variety of industrial settings and provide training across a wide degree of subjects.
► On-site training in accordance with AS/NZS 1269:1998.4 and AS/NZS 1269:2005.0
► Providing practical training in workplace audiometry
► Assessing participants’ audiometric equipment for reliability
► Supplying training manual to supplement training workshop
Please email admin@safetyrecruitment.com.au to register or call 1300 585 128