Occupational Screening Audiometry

Chapter 0
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Acknowledgements and Disclaimer
Introduction to Education for Health Africa
Training calendars and price-lists
Certificate of Competence in Occupational Screening Audiometry
Index
Chapter 1
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
The Structures of the Ear
The Mechanism of Hearing
Protective Reflexes
Physics of Sound
Chapter 1 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 2
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Background
Top Five Industries Causing Hearing Loss
Top Five Occupations Causing Hearing Loss
Chapter 2 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 3
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Legislative Framework
Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993
Mine Health and Safety Act No. 29 of 1996
Compensation of Occupational Diseases Act No. 103 of 1993
South African National Standards
Actions to be taken by those at risk of noise-induced Hearing Loss
Chapter 3 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 4
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Hearing Conservation Programme
Health Risk Assessment
Hygiene Survey
Chapter 4 Self-assessment Questions  
Chapter 5
10 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Equipment and equipment controls
Audiometers
Earpiece, headband and cables
Worker response buttons and cables
Audiometry booth
The Otoscope
Calibration of Puretone Audiometers
Biological calibration
Daily listening checks
Chapter 5 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 6
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Acoustic Environment
Psycho-Acoustic Verification Test
Fixed Site Audiometers
Mobile Units
What affects the calibration of audiometric equipment?
Standard Healthcare Precautions in Healthcare Settings
Chapter 6 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 7
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Introduction to history taking
History Taking for Audiometry
General history
Verification Checklist
Introduction to the physical examination of the ear
Audiometry Questionnaire and Examination
Chapter 7 Self-assessment Questions 
Chapter 8
14 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Types of hearing tests
Types of audiograms in occupational health
The Baseline Audiogram
The Entry / Initial Audiogram
The Periodic Audiogram
The Exit Audiogram
The Diagnostic Audiogram
The Milestone Baseline Audiogram
The Monitoring Audiogram
Worker preparation for an audiogram
Factors influencing the validity of audiometry
How to deal with a malingering worker
Table for the comparison of the different audiograms
Chapter 8 Self-assessment Questions 
Chapter 9
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Automated testing technique
Manual testing technique
Recording instructions
Manual recording sheet
Chapter 9 Self-assessment Questions   
Chapter 10
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Chapter Outline
Introduction to hearing loss
Percentage Loss of Hearing (PLH)
Percentage Loss of Hearing Shift (PLHS)
Milestone Baseline or Audiometric Zero
Chapter 10 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 11
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Chapter Outline
Introduction
Characteristics of the 4 main types of hearing loss
Practice of interpretation – step by step
Chapter 11 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 12
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Chapter Outline
Introduction
Medical Surveillance
Health Education
Follow up of workers at risk
Chapter 12 Self-assessment Questions
Chapter 13
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Chapter Outline
Introduction
Records
Reports
Chapter 13 Self-assessment Questions
Addendums
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Addendum 1
Addendum 2
Addendum 3
Addendum 4
Addendum 5
Addendum 6
Addendum 7
Addendum 8
Addendum 9
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