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Short course in Audiometry Refresher

Introduction

Due to the changing legislative requirements in the OHS, MHS and COID Act, refresher training is essential. Specifically, for Healthcare professionals and workers conducting audiometry testing in the occupational setting this is a requirement. Skills and knowledge must be updated on a regular basis to ensure you are equipped with the latest information to deliver the best testing service and information for your clients.

Learning Outcomes

Prescribe the preparation required for an audiometric screening test.
Illustrate the process of conducting an audiometric screening test.
Interpret, evaluate, record and report an audiometric screening tests.
Implement the guiding legislation and South African National Standards in the practice of audiometric testing.

Who Should Enroll

Health care professionals/workers conducting audiometry testing for the occupational health setting.

Course Design

This is an online course, participants have 1 week from date of registration to complete.

Course Content

Updated legislation
Latest developments
Conducting the test
Recording results
Interpretation of audiograms
Counselling and referral
Hearing conservation programmes

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Health Professionals for 5 Clinical points on Level 2.

Certification

To qualify for the certificate of completion, participants are required to work through the material and resources provided and complete the assessment component.

Admission Requirements

Delegates must have undergone Audiometry short course or audiology training previously and be registered as an

Audiometrist (Proof required)
Audiologist or
Medical Practitioner registered with the HPCSA

Course Fee

R950.00 (Inclusive of VAT)

Contact

OHSW SCHOOL

Tel: 087 821 1109 / Fax: 086 567 0279

Email: OHSW@foundation.co.za

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Medical Practice Consulting (MPC) is a subsidiary of The Foundation for Professional Development (registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Act and Regulation 16(4)(a)) and a group company of The South African Medical Association (SAMA). MPC is an institutional member of the South African Institute for Health Care Managers (SAIHCM).