Overview. The objective of this program is to teach the participant to become an active part of a Hearing conservation Program (HCP). Through lectures, workshop exercises and supervised hands-on activities, a basic understanding of a comprehensive HCP and audiometric testing is achieved. Successful completion of the course leads to certification by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation

Audiometric Testing & Hearing Conservation Program- Refresher Agenda

Georgia W. Holmes, AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
2906 Citizens Parkway
Selma, AL 36701
334-300-2691
holmeshearing@manalane.com

Georgia W. Holmes received the Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2004. She holds a Certification of Clinical Competence in Audiology and is a Program Director for the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation. Dr. Holmes is licensed by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Professional Audiology Society of Alabama, and National Hearing Conservation Association. Georgia serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Holy Cross School, a private Episcopal School in Montgomery. She is a liaison and sponsor for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Interface Program to facilitate the experience of Air War College officers at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Overview. This one day workshop will provide a brief history of respiratory protection, standards and guidelines (ANSI, OSHA, NIOSH). Elements essential to an effective fit testing program will be covered. An emphasis is placed on respirator fit testing during hands-on session with qualitative and quantitative fit testing equipment. Participants will participate in sessions solving fit testing problems.

Respirator Fit Testing Workshop Agenda

William Davis, Jr.
Director of Industrial Hygiene/Asbestos Control
Department of Occupational Health & Safety
1530 3rd Avenue South, G113 VH
Birmingham, AL 35294-0019
205.934-1673 wdavis@uab.edu

Bill Davis, Director of Industrial Hygiene, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Bill has worked in the field of occupational safety in private industry and in the university setting for over 20 years. He Certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Safety and Health Technologist since 1980 (Cert. # 105).

Registration is limited for each class, so early registration is recommended. Registration fees in full are required along with a registration form. Phone registrations are accepted with credit card payment only. Registration fees must be received in advance. The registration fee, less 20%, is refundable if written notification is received 2 weeks prior to program. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety at dsc@uab.edu or calling us at 205.934.7178. If you have any questions or need more informaiton, please contact dsc@uab.edu or call 205.934.7178  

Please Note

Spirometry Workshop Refreshers: Prior to enrollment in a NIOSH Approved Refresher Course, participants will have to provide a copy their NIOSH- Approved Spirometry Training Certificate. Participants with a course certificate that is dated prior to January 1, 2000 will need to complete the full course again.

Audiometric Testing & Hearing Conservation Program Refreshers: Before registering for the Audiometric Testing Refresher course, be sure to verify your eligibility with CAOHC by calling 414.276.5338. The Deep South Center for OH&S is not responsible for applicant’s fees who take this course if ineligible for recertification

Acceptable methods of payment: VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express

Please make check or money order to: University of Alabama at Birmingham