- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is intended to fast-track the certification process for those who are already registered in the hearing healthcare industry and can only be taken by Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Practitioners (HIP). The course provides theory on the topics connected with testing noise-exposed workers in BC. Such topics include WorkSafeBC regulations and hearing conservation, hazardous noise, facility authorization, counselling on industrial hearing tests and counselling on hearing protection. An overview of the WorkSafeBC Hearing Test Submission System will be provided. After successful completion, individuals will be eligible to apply to be Industrial Audiometric Technicians by the WorksafeBC. To be successful in this course, students are required to have a degree in Audiology and/or a Hearing Instrument Practitioner Diploma.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$772.94
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the need for hearing conservation programs and WorkSafeBC regulations
- Understand how to conduct industrial hearing tests
- Counsel workers on hearing test results
- Counsel workers on hearing protection devices
- Maintain facility of testing
Effective as of Fall 2024
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of OCHS 3355 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92650
Dates
Thu Feb 13 - Thu Feb 27
- 2 weeks
- CRN 92650
- Domestic fees $772.94
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13 - Feb 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- To register for this course you must be a registered Audiologist or Hearing Aid Practitioner. Please contact David Wood at david_wood@bcit.ca to provide proof of your certification.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.