Practical Tools for Occupational Audiology

Speaker: Tamara Thompson, MA, CCC-A, COAHC, CD, CPS/A
Organization: Examinetics, Inc.
Job Title: Occupational Audiologist

This session discusses aspects of audiology review, follow-up, and important information for audiologists interested in occupational audiology.

• Learning Objective 1: After this course, participants will be able to describe various regulations regarding hearing conservation programs and their implications for audiology practice.
• Learning Objective 2: After this course, participants will be able to explain the critical role of an audiologist in the development and implementation of hearing conservation programs.
• Learning Objective 3: After this course, participants will be able to access resources and tools for conducting effective reviews and follow-ups of hearing conservation programs in their practice.

About Tamara

I have worked in the field of Occupational Audiology since 1993. I started my work in this field by performing hearing testing onsite in a portable booth for employees in a manufacturing setting. Additionally, I have managed an onsite hearing conservation program for a major auto manufacturer in the past and currently assist several clients with Audiological follow up and review for hearing conservation programs. I am a COAHC CD and Professional Supervisor of the Hearing Conservation Program. I have experience in not only follow up, review and hearing protection but also in noise measurement.

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