Occupational Hearing Conservationist

certifying organization info

Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation Occupational Hearing Conservationist 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100 Milwaukee WI 53202-3823 https://www.caohc.org/index.php

description

The Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC; also known as an industrial audiometric technician) can, with supervision, conduct the practice of hearing conservation including pure-tone air-conduction hearing testing and associated duties (related to knowledge gained as described in Section II below). The OHC is expected to be a key member of the Occupational Hearing Conservation Program Team. OHC skills are intended for the occupational setting and may not be applicable in nonoccupational practices. Occupational Hearing Conservationist Website

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More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes

Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Renewal Required? Every 5 Year(s)