Course details
This one week ONLINE course provides refresher theory and hands-on training required to conduct hearing tests on noise-exposed workers in industry, counsel workers on the results of their hearing tests and advise workers about hearing protection, and administer hearing conservation programs in industry. Students will need a computer with internet access and a camera. Successful, qualified students are eligible to be reauthorized by the BC Workers' Compensation Board as an industrial audiometric technician in B.C.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Cost
$374.50
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of OCHS 0330 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 70385
Duration
Fri Feb 17 - Fri Feb 24 (1 week)
- 1 week
- CRN 70385
- $374.50
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 - Feb 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$374.50
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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The Audiometric Refresher course for WorkSafe BC-authorized Audiometric Technicians is now completely ONLINE. All students must ensure to have an up to date preferred email address in their myBCIT account to receive important course information. Students will need a computer with a webcam and good internet access. Students have 1 week to complete the course and can work on it anytime during the duration of the course. The course is compiled of 2.5 hours of recorded lectures, lecture quizzes and a practicum exam. For the practicum exam students will need to bring their own equipment and someone to test. To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (press 2 - 'Part-Time Studies Registration'). For further information, contact Kathy White, OH&S Program Assistant at 604-432-8456 / 1-800-663-6542, ext. 8456 or Kathy_White@bcit.ca. For Part-Time Studies Sponsorship Information please refer to the following link: www.bcit.ca/admission/tuition-fees/sponsorship Please note that students must register themselves and have their employer email the sponsorship paperwork with 24 hours of registration to sponsorship@bcit.ca or they risk being dropped for non-payment. ***** NOTE: Industrial Audiometric Technician (IAP) certification information is available on the WorkSafe BC website at www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/industrial-audiometric-technician or you can email: industrialaudiometrics@worksafebc.com
Status
Full
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Conduct industrial hearing tests.
- Categorize industrial audiograms.
- Counsel workers regarding hearing protection.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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