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"BSA Certificate in Industrial Audiometry"
30th & 31st March 2010 - at the Ramada Hotel, Robinswood Hill, Gloucester |
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Industrial Testing & Hearing Protection - This course is for anyone undertaking audiometry as part of a hearing or health screening program. It is accredited by the British Society of Audiology and delegates who complete the course and assessments will receive a BSA Certificate in Industrial Audiometry. The course has been designed in line with the latest BSA and Health & Safety Executive guidelines on audiometric testing and hearing conservation. Content:Introduction to noise-induced hearing loss a-c threshold testing, baseline and monitoring tests. description of manual, computerised and self-recording audiometers. Hughson-Westlake and Bekesy techniques. Reliability of results, monitoring the environment and dealing with malingers. How to examine an ear safely and perform an audiogram in accordance with BSA procedures (including practical work) Interpreting and categorising audiograms using HSE guidelines. Record keeping and referrals Limits for noise exposure in industry, including a description of the dBA and equivalent continuous sound level scales. Personal Hearing Protection with a discussion of the best types of custom ear plugs for protection from industrial and social noise. The course is being held at the Ramada Hotel & Resort in Gloucester. We have arranged a special price for our delegates of £90 for Bed, breakfast and evening meal, free internet access in your room and free use of the pool etc. Ring Becky at the Ramada on 01452 874831 to book, be sure to mention Audio-Training to get this price.
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This two-day course will be held in Gloucester, starting at 9.15 and due to finish around 4.30 Some lecture notes will be provided to study before the course The course fee of £390 includes lecture notes, BSA moderation fee, certificate of course completion, two-course lunch and refreshments. The course includes assessments (practical and theory) and some homework. The 'hands-on' nature of the course means that numbers will be limited, book early to be sure of a place. The course is generously supported by Amplivox Ltd & P C Werth Ltd who are supplying the classroom equipment The course has been awarded 14 BSHAA CUEss but is not generally suitable for RHADs. Any RHADs who think they might benefit from the course should talk to Robert Rendell before booking. page last updated 4-1-10 |
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