Join us for an NHCA/CAOHC Webinar
July 24th |
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Register today for the live webinar: Does it fit? – Hearing Protector Fit Testing and Ambient Noise
Join NHCA and CAOHC as we come together to present webinars featuring cutting-edge content on trending topics, delivered by exceptional speakers!
When: July 24, 2024 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET
CEUs: 1-hour CEU (AAA and 0.1 ASHA CEU)
Pricing: $38 - CAOHC/NHCA members, $50 - Non-members
About the Webinar: This webinar will briefly discuss the different methods of conducting hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) and use case scenarios. Instructors will speak to the challenges of conducting HPFT in noisy environments by sharing experiences using different testing method in a variety of non-clinical environments and end the lesson discussing recommended maximum permissible ambient noise levels (MPANLS) for conducting HPFT.
Presenters: James (Jesse) A. Norris, PhD, Jeremy Federman, PhD, CCC-A, Stephanie Karch, Au.D., Ph.D., CCC-A, J. Andrew Merkley, AuD, CCC-A, CPS/A |
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