Career Details

Occupational Hearing Conservationist

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.

Certifying Organization

Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Specialist

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Technician

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

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