Course Overview
This course is intended to fast-track the industrial audiometric technician (IAT) certification for professionals already registered in the hearing healthcare industry. As such, it is open only to Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Practitioners (HIPs). The course covers topics such as WorkSafeBC noise regulations, hearing conservation, hazardous noise, facility authorization, counselling on industrial hearing evaluations, and hearing protection. In addition, an overview of the WorkSafeBC Hearing Test Submission System (HTS) will be provided. Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to apply to WorkerSafeBC for IAT certification and will be expected to follow the IAT recertification schedule.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$788.46
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the need for hearing conservation programs and WorkSafeBC regulations
- Understand how to conduct industrial hearing tests
- Counsel workers on hearing test results
- Counsel workers on hearing protection devices
- Maintain facility of testing
Effective as of Fall 2024
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of OCHS 3355 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69901
Dates
May 22 - Jun 05 Loading
- CRN 69901
- $788.46 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 - Jun 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- To register for this course you must be a registered Audiologist or Hearing Aid Practitioner. Please contact Program Assistant, Kathy White at kathy_white@bcit.ca to provide proof of your certification and approval to register.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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