DOD Hearing Technician Certification Courses

Hearing Technician Certification Course

DCPH-A courses follow a distributed learning model using a 3-phase format:

• Phase 1 (classroom instruction) – This portion of the class is completed through on-line synchronous distance learning. 
• Phase 2 (hands-on practicum) – This portion of the course consists of an on-site hands-on practicum under the direct supervision of a qualified practicum instructor (CAOHC Course Director, audiologist who has completed practicum instructor training, or a qualified technician under the direct supervision of a qualified CAOHC Course Director).  Students practice skills in preparing audiometric equipment, conducting hearing testing, utilizing the DOEHRS-HC system, counseling patients, fitting hearing protection, and providing hearing health education. Students re-certifying may spend less time in the hands-on portion if they can fully demonstrate competency in the required tasks to their practicum instructor.
  
• Phase 3 (written exam) – The written standardized exam is completed following successful completion of the Phase 2 practicum. The exam must be proctored by the on-site practicum instructor/audiologist and students may choose to complete either the DOD exam or CAOHC standardized exam. A passing score is 70% or greater. 

Upcoming Phase 1 Course Dates:​​

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DOD Virtual Hearing Technician Recertification Course​

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must hold a current DOEHRS-HC certification
• Must be actively using the DOEHRS-HC system within the past year
• Must have approval from installation hearing program manager or unit occupational health physician
• Must have access to a DOEHRS-HC configured computer, audiometer setup, and hearing protection for virtual practicum
  

CAOHC Recertification: 

• Participants with an active CAOHC occupational hearing conservationist certification may also recertify through this course.
• Participants who only hold DOEHRS-HC certification cannot obtain CAOHC certification via this recertification course. 
  

DCPH-A courses follow a distributed learning model using a 3-phase format:

• ​Phase 1 (classroom instruction) – This portion of the class is completed through online synchronous distance learning. 
• Phase 2 (written examination) – The written standardized exam is completed following the completion of the distance learning instruction. The exam will be proctored virtually, and students may choose to complete either the DOD exam or the CAOHC standardized exam (If they have a current CAOHC certification). Students will not be eligible to obtain a new CAOHC certification if they do not currently hold an active CAOHC certification. A passing score is 70% or greater. 
  
• Phase 3 (hands-on practicum) – This will be completed on the second day of the course. Students will sign up for a specified practicum time and will be required to have access to a DOEHRS-HC computer, audiometer setup and hearing protection. Students will demonstrate their skills and understanding of the DOEHRS-HC system, audiometer, testing procedures and hearing protection virtually to the course director.​
  
  

Upcoming Course Dates:

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