Courses including CAOHC … All courses are now TOTALLY ONLINE

Dr. Tom Thunder and Acoustic Associates, Ltd. created and present to you courses for all needs: The NEW & The ONLY Completely ONLINE Courses, CAOHC Training & Refresher, Don’t Need certification: Audiometric Testing & Hearing Conservation for those that do not need caohc Certification. Some need CAOHC Certification and some simply just need training on a part of that full training course. Traditional Face2Face courses are currently on hold due to COVID-19 but, check out our TOTALLY ONLINE COURSES . Scroll down for more info and course dates.

TO REGISTER: Scroll to the bottom of the page. Select the course you would like to take. You will see a drop down menu to select your course dates. Add to cart. Add any other products you’d like. Go to your cart. Proceed to Checkout. Enter in your information and form of payment. Click place order. You will then see your order number as well as a link for the Course Registration Form. The Course Registration Form MUST be filled out to process your (or your staff’s) registration.

Dr. Tom Thunder and Acoustic Associates, Ltd. are a professional consulting firm in hearing conservation and noise control. Participants throughout the country attend our top-ranked training courses to learn audiometric testing and hearing conservation. Dr. Thunder is a nationally acclaimed speaker and regularly is invited to present various topics on hearing loss prevention to physician, audiology, and nursing convention. He currently teaches the subject in three top audiology doctoral schools.

CAOHC Training Course – ONLINE

Participants in our completely Online CAOHC Training Course will be eligible to receive certification from the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).  The format will be zoom meetings in the mornings, leaving your afternoons open. With morning meetings the course will run 5 mornings, Thurs, Fri, a weekend break, Mon, Tuesday, followed by a Wednesday wrap up, review and then test. We are able to more than adequately accomplish the practicums online as well. The test will also be online. The focus of Part One (Thurs & Fri) is preparing participants to conduct hearing screenings and pure-tone audiometry.  Part Two (Mon & Tues) we will working becoming familiar with all facets of occupational hearing conservation from noise surveys, hearing protection and fit-verification, to education, training, and managing of programs. Our focus for the Last Morning (Wed) is reviewing hearing loss prevention strategies and preparation for the national CAOHC exam.

Courses includes CAOHC Certification, Course materials (pdf), CAOHC Manual, an otoscope, hearing protection and a gift!

Courses Dates: $1195
August 20-21 & 24-26, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
September 17-18 & 21-23, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
October 15-16 & 19-21, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
November 12-13 & 16-18, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
December 10-11 & 14-16, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only) January 14-15 & 19-21, 2021 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only, no Mon due to MLK holiday)

CAOHC Refresher Course – ONLINE

Our completely Online CAOHC Refresher course is held to review audiometric testing and the components of a hearing conservation program. This refresher seminar will provide updated information on new technology for preventing hearing loss and on new regulations. The format will be zoom meetings in the mornings, leaving your afternoons open. With morning meetings the course will run 3 mornings, Mon, Tuesday, followed by a Wednesday wrap up, review and then test. We are able to more than adequately accomplish the practicums online. The test will also be online.  (Mon & Tues) we will working becoming familiar with all facets of occupational hearing conservation from noise surveys, hearing protection and fit-verification, to education, training, and managing of programs. Our focus for the Last Morning (Wed) is reviewing hearing loss prevention strategies and preparation for the national CAOHC exam. Participants in of this course qualify for recertification by CAOHC (required every five years). After hearing Dr. Thunder speak, you will truly be refreshed!

Course includes: CAOHC Certification, Course materials (pfd), CAOHC Manual, hearing protection and a gift!

Courses Dates: $575
August 24-26, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST ( mornings only)
September 21-23, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
October 19-21, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST(mornings only)
November 16-18, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST(mornings only)
December 14-16, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST(mornings only) January 19-21, 2021 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only, no Mon due to MLK holiday)

Audiometric Testing Course – ONLINE

The completely Online Audiometric Testing seminar is designed for nurses, medical technicians, and physicians, who want to operate an audiometer, conduct hearing screening, perform audiometric testing, evaluate changes in hearing, and use otoscopy for hearing conservation purposes.

The format will be zoom meetings in the mornings, leaving your afternoons open. With morning meetings the course will run 2 mornings, Thurs and Fri. We are able to more than adequately accomplish the practicums online as well. The test will also be online. The focus of the Audiometric Testing Course/Part One (Thurs & Fri) is preparing participants to conduct hearing screenings and pure-tone audiometry.

You’ll learn how to properly conduct the Forced Whisper Test (for DOT screenings) and how to set up, check the calibration, and use an audiometer.

During the seminar, there will be ample time for spent on audiometry and a practicum for audiometric testing.

This seminar alone would meet OSHA’s expectation that competence is achieved in (1) administering audiometric exams, (2) obtaining valid audiograms, and (3) properly using, maintaining and checking the calibration and proper functioning of audiometers. If you want more training on hearing protection and hearing loss prevention strategies and to achieve training equivalent to CAOHC, then register also for  our seminar on hearing conservation/part two.

Courses includes an Course materials (pdf), otoscope, hearing protection and a gift!

Courses Dates: $525
August 20-21, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
September 17-18, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
October 15-16, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
November 12-13, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
December 10-11, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only) January 14-15, 2021 8am-12:30pm CST CST (mornings only)

Hearing Conservation Course – ONLINE

The Online Hearing Conservation course is designed for anyone responsible for implementing and maintaining a hearing conservation program such as physicians, audiologists, occupational nurses, safety managers, industrial hygienists, or human resource professionals.

The format will be zoom meetings in the mornings, leaving your afternoons open. With morning meetings the course will run 2 mornings, Monday and Tuesday. In the Hearing Conservation Course/Part Two (Mon & Tues) we will becoming familiar with all facets of occupational hearing conservation from noise surveys, hearing protection and fit-verification, to education, training, and managing of programs.

In this seminar, you’ll learn what you need to know about the OSHA regulations and hearing loss prevention strategies to become a key individual in coordinating a continuing and effective program.

Specifically you’ll learn about noise-induced hearing loss, how noise exposure is determined, the new technology of custom-fit hearing protection, the emerging trend of fit-verification for earplugs, the new Personal Attenuation Rating, the three traits of  successful programs, the best methods to educate and motivate employees, dealing with STSs, entering events on the OSHA Log, and revising baseline tests. In addition, you’ll be able to identify STSs and know what to do when you find them.

Courses includes Course materials (pdf), CAOHC Manual, hearing protection and a gift!

Courses Dates: $575
August 25-26, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
September 21-22, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
October 19-20, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
November 16-17, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only)
December 14-15, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only) January 19-20, 2020 8am-12:30pm CST (mornings only, no Mon due to MLK holiday)

CAOHC Training Course – Traditional Face2Face (currently on hold due to COVID-19)

Dr. Thunder’s 3-day CAOHC
Training Course makes you eligible to receive certification from the
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
The focus of the 1^st day is to prepare you to
conduct hearing screening and pure-tone audiometry. The focus on the 2^nd day is
to familiarize you with all facets of occupational hearing conservation from
noise surveys, to hearing protection and fit-verification, to education and
training, and to managing of program. The focus of the 3^rd day is
to review hearing loss prevention strategies to prepare you to take the
national CAOHC exam. 

The 3-day course includes the 1-day
seminar on Audiometric Testing, the 1-day seminar on Hearing Conservation, and
a ½- day seminar on Thursday to review the course and take the new national
CAOHC examination.

If you do not need CAOHC
certification but wish to meet OSHA’s expectations for conducting hearing
tests, register for the 1-day seminar on Audiometric Testing. If you want to
supplement this skill with knowledge of hearing protection, STS reviews, and
baseline revisions, register also for the 1-day seminar on hearing
conservation. These two seminars will give you CAOHC equivalence.

Upon completion you will be awarded
a certificate; which will provide evidence of training, as required, by OSHA
and MSHA. You will also qualify for certification by the Council for
Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). In numerous states,
CAOHC certification is required. It is also required by MSHA, the US
Government, and many companies who perform industrial audiometry as well as
just good practice . You will also receive contact hours.

Courses Dates: $1395
On hold for 2020 due to COVID-19

CAOHC Refresher Course – Traditional Face2Face (currently on hold due to COVID-19)

CAOHC Refresher Courses are held to review audiometric testing and the
components of a hearing conservation program. This refresher seminar will
update you on the new technology for preventing hearing loss and on new
regulations. It will qualify you for recertification by CAOHC which is required
every five (5) years. After hearing Dr. Thunder speak, you will truly be
refreshed. 

In this seminar, we will refresh and
update your knowledge about hearing conservation and audiometric testing and
prepare you to take the CAOHC refresher examination. Specifically, we will
cover insert earphones for audiometric testing, the Warnier-Orr diagram on the
OSHA regulations, the new custom hearing protectors, hi-fidelity hearing
protection, the follow-up action required for STS’s, the OSHA Log, the
preferred methods for educating and motivating employees, and the new baseline
revision guidelines.

Upon completion you will be awarded
a certificate; which will provide evidence of training, as required, by OSHA
and MSHA. You will also qualify for certification by the Council for
Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). In numerous states,
CAOHC certification is required. It is also required by MSHA, the US Goverment,
and many companies who perform industrial audiometry as well as just good
practice . You will also receive contact hours.

Courses Dates: $645
On hold for 2020 due to COVID-19

Audiometric Testing Course – Traditional Face2Face (currently on hold due to COVID-19)

This 1-day seminar is
designed for nurses, medical technicians, and physicians, who want to operate
an audiometer, conduct hearing screening, perform audiometric testing, evaluate
changes in hearing, and use otoscopy for hearing conservation purposes.
Specifically, you’ll learn how to properly conduct the Forced Whisper Test (for
DOT screenings) and how to set up, check the calibration, and use an
audiometer.  During the seminar, there will be ample time for hands-on
work with an audiometer and a practicum for audiometric testing.

This seminar alone would meet OSHA’s
expectation that competence is achieved in (1) administering audiometric exams,
(2) obtaining valid audiograms, and (3) properly using, maintaining and
checking the calibration and proper functioning of audiometers. If you also want
more training on hearing protection and hearing loss prevention strategies and
to achieve training equivalent to CAOHC, then also register for our 1-day
seminar on Hearing Conservation. CAOHC Certification requires the 3 day CAOHC
Training Course. Contact hours available.    

Courses Dates: $645
On hold for 2020 due to COVID-19

Hearing Conservation Course – Traditional Face2Face (currently on hold due to COVID-19)

This 1-day seminar is
designed for anyone responsible for implementing and maintaining a hearing
conservation program such as physicians, audiologists, occupational nurses,
safety managers, industrial hygienists, or human resource professionals. In
this seminar, you’ll learn what you need to know about the OSHA regulations and
hearing loss prevention strategies to become a key individual in coordinating a
continuing and effective program.

Specifically you’ll learn about
noise-induced hearing loss, how noise exposure is determined, the new
technology of custom-fit hearing protection, the emerging trend of
fit-verification for earplugs, the new Personal Attenuation Rating, the three
traits of  successful programs, the best methods to educate and motivate
employees, dealing with STSs, entering events on the OSHA Log, and revising
baseline tests. In addition, you’ll be able to identify STSs and know what to
do when you find them. If you also want training on audiometric testing,
audiometric screening, and the forced whisper test and to achieve training
equivalent to CAOHC, then register for our 1-day seminar on Audiometric Testing
as well. CAOHC Certification requires the 3 day CAOHC Training Course. Contact
hours available.  

Courses Dates: $645
On hold for 2020 due to COVID-19

TO REGISTER: At the bottom of the page select your course. You will see a drop down menu to select your course dates. Add to cart. Add any other products you’d like. Go to your cart. Proceed to Checkout. Enter in your information and form of payment. Click place order. You will then see your order number as well as a link for the Course Registration Form. The Course Registration Form MUST be filled out to process your (or your staff’s) registration.