***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU THOROUGHLY READ AND COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS. YOU MUST LIST A PRACTICUM INSTRUCTOR for Phase 2/3 IN ORDER TO REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PRACTICUM INSTRUCTOR, PLEASE EMAIL US PRIOR TO REGISTERING (dha.apg.pub-health-a.mbx.hearing-conservation@health.mil)***
PLEASE REGISTER WITH YOUR GOVERNMENT EMAIL.
NOTE: THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR PHASE 1 of the HEARING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION COURSE.
The following is a list of upcoming Hearing Technician Certification Courses sponsored by the Army Hearing Program at the Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen. In addition, we provide a description of the process. These courses are for military or civilian personnel assigned to Hearing Program responsibilities including the use of the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC).
DCPH-A courses follow a distributed learning model using a 3-phase format:
Phase 1 (online classroom instruction) - This portion of the class is completed through on-line synchronous distance learning (Teams & Blackboard). Signing up here enrolls you in Phase 1 of the course. In order to receive your DOEHRS-DR/HC certificate number and function as a Technician, you must also complete Phases 2 & 3 with a Practicum Instructor (PI).
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 practica. 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.
Registration for the course will close either 10 business days prior to the course OR when the course capacity has been reached, whichever comes first. Please keep this in mind when planning.
This course has been approved by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC). The CAOHC national certification examination will be administered at the conclusion of the course for those individuals wishing to obtain the optional CAOHC certification. There is NO charge for the course, however, there is a $50 fee payable to CAOHC for those opting to take the national certification examination. Courses are listed in ATRRS as number 26A-F51/300-F51. To register for this course, please sign up HERE ON THIS SITE. If help is needed with the registration processes, please send an email to: dha.apg.pub-health-a.mbx.hearing-conservation@health.mil
It is a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act for the government to provide non-Federal employees training. This course is closed to non-Federal organizations and individuals. All training required by non-Federal employees can be found in the public sector. Please do not ask for exceptions.
