CAOHC Certification & More with e3 Occupational Health

19 February 2025

When conducting hearing or spirometry testing within your occupational health and safety program, it is crucial to stay current on certifications and training.

e3 Diagnostics Occupational Health Solutions and our partners offer over 70 NIOSH and Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certification and re-certification courses year-round. These courses are held in various locations, making them convenient and affordable for you and your staff to attend.

CAOHC Certification Online

In addition to our in-person options, you can now complete these CAOHC certification courses online from the comfort of your home. Online learning offers a convenient and cost-effective way to achieve your certification and recertification. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today and take advantage of this flexible learning opportunity.

CAOHC Certification OSHA Recommendations

Although not mandated, OSHA strongly advises that individuals conducting hearing tests within a hearing conservation program (HCP) obtain certification from the CAOHC.

CAOHC Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Course

Our comprehensive 3-day course is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the CAOHC. Successful completion of this course makes participants eligible for CAOHC certification, as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC).

Our courses are led by CAOHC-approved course directors who bring a wealth of expertise from various fields. These professionals are credentialed or licensed in areas such as audiology, industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, otolaryngology, occupational medicine, noise-control engineering, and safety. Their diverse backgrounds and deep understanding of hearing loss prevention provide a rich and engaging learning experience.

Course Schedule:

Duration: 3 days
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 am first two days, 8:00 am to noon third day

CAOHC Certification Period and Renewal

Your certification remains valid even if you switch positions. Re-certification is required every five years to uphold updated knowledge and skills. e3 Diagnostics Occupational Health Solutions provides an 8-hour re-certification course for this purpose.

What is a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist?

While audiometric testing programs require supervision by a physician or audiologist, a COHC is directly engaged with workers who experience noise exposure. COHCs usually conduct pure tone air conduction audiometric testing, fit hearing protection, offer education, and ensure compliance with HCP requirements.

A CHOCs responsibilities include educating and training employees on the proper use of hearing protection.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Scope of Practice

Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationists (COHC), also known as industrial audiometric technicians, can, with some supervision:

Conduct baseline, annual, and hearing retest
Perform visual inspections of the ear
Take detailed hearing health histories
Screen audiograms for issues and refer to audiologists or physicians as needed
Maintain and calibrate audiometric equipment
Keep accurate and up-to-date records
Inform employees about changes in hearing referred to as Standard Threshold Shift (STS)
Educate and train employees on the purpose of audiometric testing, the effects of noise exposure on hearing, and proper use of hearing protection

How to Become a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

To become a COHC, you need to complete a CAOHC approved, 20-hour certification course, and pass the accompanying exam. This computer-based exam is available in English and Spanish.

Our training courses meet the requirements of CAOHC. Upon successful completion of the course participants are eligible for certification through CAOHC.

How Much Does a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist Make?

According to ZipRecruiter.com, the average hourly pay for a COHC in the United States is $26.77 with hourly wages ranging from $14.42 to $34.86.

NIOSH Spirometry Certification OSHA Requirements

OSHA requires individuals conducting spirometry testing to complete an approved training course by NIOSH, based on the workplace or employee exposure. Healthcare professionals are also recommended to take NIOSH-approved training for accurate spirometry results.

NIOSH Approved Spirometry for Occupational Medicine Course

Our two-day (16 hours, 8:00am – 5:00pm) course includes the most recent nationally-recognized standards (ATS/ERS) for reliable spirometry in the occupational health setting. The class combines lecture, demonstration, and practice using a wide variety of spirometers in a relaxed classroom environment. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate valid for 5 years.

Who Should Attend

Nurses
Medical Assistants/Technicians
Other medical personnel
Safety Personnel
Anyone involved in spirometry testing

Staying current with certifications for hearing and spirometry testing is crucial. Our year-round NIOSH and CAOHC courses make it easy and affordable to keep your team compliant and skilled.

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