NHCA/CAOHC Past WebinarsThe National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) coordinated with the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) to host a NHCA/CAOHC webinar series for 2021/2022. The series offers high-level webinar content on hot topics and top-notch speakers! See pricing below. If you are a member of CAOHC or NHCA enjoy special member pricing and discounts. 2021 Webinars:Topic: Hearing Protection Devices 101 - Fit TestingWhen: December 9, 2021 at 2:15 pm ET About the Webinar: This webinar will introduce the concept of HPD Fit-Testing, its application to current hearing conservation programs, the various commercially available HPD Fit-Test methodologies. Finally, a number of lessons learned regarding HPD fit-testing from the Regional Hearing Conservation Program of Record at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) will be discussed. The intended audience are hearing conservation professionals (e.g., technicians, audiologists, occupational health service providers) who are interested in expanding their field of practice to include HPD fit-testing. Presenter: Program Level: Entry-level Learning Objectives:
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Topic: Hearing Protector Fit TestingWhen: April 8, 2021 at 2 pm EST About the Webinar: For over 30 years, hearing conservation professionals have known that the Noise Reduction Rating is not necessarily representative of the protection afforded to the average user of hearing protection. This workshop will present an overview of the technologies available to the hearing conservation professional. During the first part of the session, attendees will learn about different methods to implement fit-testing, benefits of conducting fit testing, and the different methods used by various commercially available fit-testing systems. Information related to the recently approved ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018 performance criteria for standard for hearing protector fit-test systems will be shared. Presenters:
William Murphy, B.S., M.S., M.Eng., Ph.D.(BIO) Wei Gong, CSP, CIH (BIO) Program Level: Introductory Learning Objectives:
CEUs: Register NowTopic: Age Adjustment in Occupational Hearing Conservation ProgramsWhen: May 13, 2021 at 2 pm EST About the Webinar: The NIOSH tables used by OSHA to adjust occupational audiograms for the effects of age were developed using cross-sectional trends observed across a small dataset (380 men and 206 women). The data for those tables were collected over 50 years ago and therefore do not account for: (1) reductions in hearing loss prevalence; (2) worker ages beyond 60; (3) race/ethnicity differences; and (4) errors in the application of cross-sectional trends to longitudinal changes of individual workers. In this presentation, we describe nationally-representative cross-sectional trends from NHANES (ages 12 to 85+; N=9937) that closely match longitudinal changes in a large group of noise-exposed workers. These results suggest that the age adjustments ("corrections") in the OSHA Hearing Conservation Amendment over-adjust for current age effects, which would reduce the sensitivity of age-adjusted thresholds to noise induced hearing loss. Presenters:
Greg Flamme, Ph.D.
Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Kristy Deiters, AuD
Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Program Level: Introductory Learning Objectives:
CEUs:
1 hour CEU (AAA and ASHA)
No CEUs offered for home study.
Register NowTopic: Impulsive Noise: Understanding, Measuring, and AssessingWhen: June 17, 2021 About the Webinar: Exposures to high-level impulsive noises such as collisions of objects, firearms, or explosions significantly increase the risk for developing noise induced hearing loss. Although Impulse and impact noise are generated through different processes, they are often grouped into impulsive noise. When measuring impulsive noise, sound level meters may not be the best choice due to technological limitations. The selection and use of microphone, preamplifier, and processing systems are critical to capturing high-quality data. In many cases, recordings are more beneficial than capturing a peak level or a single integrated level to understand the exposure and to mitigate the risk. Understanding technological limitations and learning about specific techniques for capturing and measuring impulse noise can result in accurate and repeatable data. Presenters:
Donald Finan, Ph.D.
Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Greg Flamme, Ph.D. Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose. William Murphy, B.S., M.S., M.Eng., Ph.D.(BIO)
Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Program Level: Introductory Learning Objectives:
CEUs:
1 hour CEU (AAA and ASHA)
No CEUs offered for home study.
Topic: A Hybrid Approach to Audiometric Technician Training: A Fusion of Traditional and Virtual LearningAbout the Webinar: Alternative delivery models for teaching Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) hearing technician certification courses have become a reality. To date, only a few Course Directors (CDs) have ventured into this uncharted territory. This presentation offers a suggested roadmap for developing and delivering virtual courses and reviews the benefits and challenges of a hybrid model, including lessons learned. While of benefit to anyone considering virtual synchronous learning, the intended audience are current CDs of any experience level and those who may be considering becoming a CD. When: Available on demand for Homestudy Presenters: Kirsten McCall, AuD (BIO) Vickie Tuten, AuD (BIO) Program Level: Introductory Topics covered: • Key differences between the traditional face-to-face model and a hybrid virtual and practicum classroom model;
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CEUs: Register NowTopic: Hearing Health Education through STS (Short Training Segments): Microlearning Theory in Hearing ConservationWhen: Available on demand for Homestudy About the Webinar: Learners today expect to get information quickly and in a format that is easy to access, easy to understand, available at a time and place of the learner's choice, and relevant to what the learner needs to know at the moment. This presentation will introduce you to microlearning and how to use it to meet learners' needs and expectations while effectively using it for hearing conservation training in the workplace. Presenter: John A. Merkley, AuD (bio) Disclosure: No financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. Program Level: Introductory Topics covered:
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None for home study Register NowTopic: Audiology, Hearing Loss Prevention and Music: Treatment ConsiderationsWhen: Available on demand for Homestudy About the Webinar: As musicians are increasingly in search of hearing loss prevention information and strategies, this presentation will provide a brief overview of the recent American Academy of Audiology consensus guidelines on treatment for music-induced hearing disorders. There will be a focus on earplugs for musicians as well as the safe use of in-ear monitors. Presenter: Michael Santucci, AuD (BIO) Disclosure: Program Level: Introductory Topics Covered: The presentation will briefly compare and contrast traditional onstage monitors with today’s in-ear-monitoring systems. The role of the audiologist in selecting the most appropriate passive filter for earplugs and selecting the appropriate in-ear monitor earpiece while guiding the musician to safe use will be discussed. Learning Objectives: As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to:
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