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OVERVIEW OF THE HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM ROLE OF THE HEARING CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

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OVERVIEW OF THE HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM ROLE OF THE HEARING CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

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    1. OVERVIEW OF THE HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM & ROLE OF THE HEARING CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

    2. Facts About Noise & Hearing Most prevalent occupational health hazard in the military Non-occupational noise also causes HL NIHL is underrated - no visible signs of injury Good hearing is priceless NIHL is painless, progressive, permanent, and preventable (4-Ps)

    3. Noise Induced Hearing Loss Can Result In Auditory Effects: Gradual/progressive or immediate HF NIHL Loss of communication ability, difficulty understanding conversations Combination effects of noise & aging Hearing aids help, but dont cure Ringing in the ears/tinnitus

    4. Noise Induced Hearing Loss Can Result In Non-Auditory Effects: Affects job performance Leads to isolation & withdrawal Stress-related diseases

    5. Purpose Of the Hearing Conservation Program Prevent occupational NIHL Essential for combat readiness Help maintain fitness for duty To retain job/specialty Reduce HL Compensation Costs Promote healthy hearing & good quality of life

    6. Obstacles to an Effective HCP Hearing loss is underrated It is common in industry No visible effects of HL A very gradual process Cultural resistance to admission of hearing loss Associated with aging Hearing is taken for granted until lost

    7. Elements of the Hearing Conservation Program Noise Hazard ID Engineering Controls Audiometric Monitoring Hearing Protective Devices Hearing Conservation Education

    8. Technicians Responsibilities: Keen knowledge of regulations & Instructions Equipment Maintenance and troubleshooting Pure tone air conduction tests Documentation in health record Fit HPDs Proper referrals for follow-up care Education/Motivation Counseling Monitor effectiveness of your program

    9. Technician Limitations, cannot: Professionally interpret audiograms Train or certify other technicians in OHC Diagnose hearing loss or ear disease Conduct testing other than Air Conduction and tympanometery Diagnose HL or ear disease Conduct noise surveys or engineering controls

    10. Responsibilities to the Patient Provide valid audiograms Ensure pt understanding of testing Promote adherence to the HCP Effective HPD options & fittings Patient Counseling Neat, clean test area Patient privacy

    11. Coordinate With Other HCP Team Members: Audiologists Medical Officers Nurses Industrial Hygienists Safety Officers Shop Supervisors Noise Exposed Personnel

    12. A Few Final Words You are, without a doubt, the most important member of the HCP support team. You see the workers first, fit their HPDs, educate & motivate them, and answer their questions. If you dont take it seriously, they wont either.

    13. Questions?

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