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OCHS 3330 - Industrial Audiometric Technician

Occupational Health and Safety Part-time Studies Course

School of Health Sciences

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Course Details

Provides both the 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, advise workers about hearing protection and administer hearing conservation programs in industry. After successfully completing this four-day classroom course, qualified students are eligible to be authorized by the BC Workers' Compensation Board as an industrial audiometric technician in BC.

Credits

2.5

Cost

$1,012.72

Winter 2022

Below are three offerings of this course for the Winter 2022 term.

CRN 47769

Wed Feb 09 - Sat Feb 12 4 Days

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Feb 09 - Feb 12 Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 08:00 - 16:30 BBY SE42 Rm. 160

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$1,012.72

Notes

  1. Location: BCIT BURNABY Campus, Building SE42, Room 160. This is an intensive 4-day course (Wednesday - Saturday). Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. **** RECOMMENDED PRE-READING: "Sound Advice - A Guide To Hearing Loss Prevention Programs" at: https://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/sound_advice.pdf. IMPORTANT: Expect to spend a few additional hours each evening on course work. To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (press 2 - 'Part-Time Studies Registration'). Online information is available to assist you in spending a few days at the BCIT Burnaby Campus - including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. Check out the following websites: Campus map + directions at https://www.bcit.ca/about/locations Parking (including rates) at https://www.bcit.ca/parking Food services at https://www.bcit.ca/foodservices 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. **** NOTE: Industrial Audiometric Technician (IAP) certification information is available on the WorkSafe BC website at https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/industrial-audiometric-technician or you can email Sasha Brown at sasha.brown@worksafebc.com
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 48002

Mon Mar 14 - Thu Mar 17 4 Days

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Mar 14 - Mar 17 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 08:00 - 16:30 BBY SW01 Rm. 3021

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$1,012.72

Notes

  1. Location: BCIT BURNABY Campus, Building SW1, Room 3021. This is an intensive 4-day course (Monday - Thursday). Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. **** RECOMMENDED PRE-READING: "Sound Advice - A Guide To Hearing Loss Prevention Programs" at: https://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/sound_advice.pdf. IMPORTANT: Expect to spend a few additional hours each evening on course work. To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (press 2 - 'Part-Time Studies Registration'). Online information is available to assist you in spending a few days at the BCIT Burnaby Campus - including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. Check out the following websites: Campus map + directions at https://www.bcit.ca/about/locations Parking (including rates) at https://www.bcit.ca/parking Food services at https://www.bcit.ca/foodservices 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. *** NOTE: Industrial Audiometric Technician (IAP) certification information is available on the WorkSafe BC website at https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/industrial-audiometric-technician or you can email Sasha Brown at sasha.brown@worksafebc.com
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.

CRN 47764

Wed Jan 19 - Sat Jan 22 4 Days

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 19 - Jan 22 Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 08:00 - 16:00 BBY SE42 Rm. 160

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$1,012.72

Notes

  1. Location: BCIT BURNABY Campus, Building SE42, Room 160. This is an intensive 4-day course (Wednesday - Saturday). Course materials are included and will be handed out in class. **** RECOMMENDED PRE-READING: "Sound Advice - A Guide To Hearing Loss Prevention Programs" at: https://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/by_topic/assets/pdf/sound_advice.pdf. IMPORTANT: Expect to spend a few additional hours each evening on course work. To register by phone, call Student Information & Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 / 1-866-434-1610 (press 2 - 'Part-Time Studies Registration'). Online information is available to assist you in spending a few days at the BCIT Burnaby Campus - including DIRECTIONS, CAMPUS MAP, PARKING and FOOD SERVICES. Check out the following websites: Campus map + directions at https://www.bcit.ca/about/locations Parking (including rates) at https://www.bcit.ca/parking Food services at https://www.bcit.ca/foodservices 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. **** NOTE: Industrial Audiometric Technician (IAP) certification information is available on the WorkSafe BC website at https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/education-training-certification/industrial-audiometric-technician or you can email Sasha Brown at sasha.brown@worksafebc.com
  2. 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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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Verify the need for hearing conservation programs.
  • Conduct industrial hearing tests.
  • Counsel workers regarding their hearing test results.
  • Advise workers regarding hearing protection.
  • Maintain hearing conservation program.

Effective as of Fall 2003

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