- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$788.46
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
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of OCHS 3355 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 52006
Dates
Oct 17 - Oct 31 Loading
- CRN 52006
- $788.46 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Oct 31 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- To register into this course you must be a registered Audiologist or Hearing Aid Practitioner. Please contact David Wood at david_wood@bcit.ca to provide proof of your certification.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.