Hearing Testing Technician Training

Description

This hearing testing technician training course meets OSHA audiometric testing mandates as described in 1910.95 and is led by Dr. Herbert J. Greenberg, a CCC-A, ABA Certified and licensed audiologist with 30-years experience.

Course Information

This one-day training course is conducted via Zoom, limited to five students per session, and scheduled at a convenient date and time for each participant. Students receive an industrial audiology manual. Upon purchasing this course, you will be contacted to schedule the date and time of your training session. Training is specific to the industrial audiometric device you use or plan to use to administer testing.

This industrial hearing testing training course covers competencies described in the OSHA regulation, such as:

• Proper administration of audiometric examinations
• Determination of the validity of audiograms
• Assessment of the presence of significant hearing shifts
• Proper operation of the onsite audiometer
• Correct audiometer maintenance
• Conducting OSHA-mandated audiometer calibrations

Upon successful completion of this online course, students will receive a certificate stating they are capable of performing basic audiometry and can call themselves an occupational hearing conservationist.

Training Requirements

• Students will need a computer with speakers, microphone, and camera
• PDF file viewing capabilities for course documents

About the Instructor

Dr. Greenberg has over 30 years of experience providing industrial hearing conservation services. His audiology practice conducted training classes, performed noise measurements and delivered on-site hearing testing, sales and service of audiometric equipment.

He is Professor Emeritus at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where he served as the Director of the Audiology Training Program and the University Hearing Clinic. Dr. Greenberg’s extensive background in audiology enables him to effectively assess the qualifications and competency of individuals conducting hearing tests.

OSHA 1910.95 Mandate

“Audiometric tests shall be performed by a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other physician, or by a technician who has satisfactory demonstrated competence in administering audiometric examinations, obtaining valid audiograms, and properly using, maintaining and checking calibration and proper functioning of the audiometers being used.