HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM
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HEARING CONSERVATIONPROGRAM
THE OCCUPATIONAL HEARING CONSERVATION
TECHNICIAN
ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES
28 Jan 2013
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Learning Objectives
1. Identify the role of the OHC Technician as a team member of the Hearing Conservation Program
2. Describe the responsibilities of the OHC Technician
3. Describe the limitations of the OHC Technician duties
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What Are Attributes ofan OHC Technician?
Practical knowledgethat can be
transferred to workers
Passionfor hearing
conservation
Expertise in Acoustics Audiology
Noise Control Anatomy & Physiology
Technical Knowledge
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CRITICAL ROLEin
Hearing Conservation
Program
The “FACE” of the HCP
See personnel first Fit HPDs Educate &
motivate Answer questions
OHC TECHNICIANS
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Responsibilities
Certification Equipment Audiometric Hearing Testing Follow Up Care and Fit HPDs Hearing Conservation Education and
Motivation Recordkeeping and Data Management Professional Behavior and Ethics
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Certification
HCP Certification Good for 5 years if . . . Annually evaluated by OHC Audiologist
Working Knowledge and Access to DOD 6055.12OPNAVINST 5100.19/23MCO 6260.1NMCPHC Tech ManualLocal SOP
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Equipment Verify Calibration
a. audiometer is currentb. test booth is current
Perform dailya. functional listening checkb. audiometer calibration
Troubleshoot routine problemsa. test equipmentb. software
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Audiometric Hearing Testing
Pure Tone Air Conduction Testinga.determine type or reason for testb.ensure test accuracy and validityc.enter accurate demographic data
Follow-up Tests a. determine if STS b. use appropriate referral protocols c. update reference audiograms correctly
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Other Tests AdministeredOtoscopic
Examination Tympanometry
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Follow – Up CareReferrals to
a. audiologistsb. medical officers or IDCs
Counseling patients toward understandingc. hearing test results d. follow up procedures & requirementse. proper fit & use of HPDsf. compliance & behaviors that
conserve hearing
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Hearing ConservationEducation and Motivation
NOISE &
HEARING FACTSPOC FOR HCP
ANSWER QUESTIONS &
REFER TO AUDIOLOGIST
OR IH
DISCUSS QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES
ASSIST SUPERVISORS
WITH COMPLIANCE
ACTIVITIES
POSITIVE REINFORCEMEN
T OF HCP
COMPLIANCE
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Additional Duties
Recordkeeping and Data Managementa. documentation in health recordsb. proper storage of forms
and instructions
Monitor effectiveness of HCP c. assist HCP manager/audiologistd. report observations of compliance, etc
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ProfessionalismProfessional interaction
a. patients – rights, privacy, satisfactionb. HCP team members
High professional standardsc. integrityd. work habits – personal and work areae. keep job skills current
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Responsibility Limitations
Conduct any type of audiometric testing other than pure tone air conduction testing & screening tympanometry
Interpret hearing test results re: diagnosis of type, cause & treatment of ear disease
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Responsibility Limitations…
Assume role of supervisor of audiometric monitoring
Independently train or certify
other OHC technicians
Conduct noise surveys and analyses
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Responsibility Limitations . . .
Provide engineering or noise control solutions
Independently evaluate effectiveness of the HCP
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Responsibilities to the Patients
Professional concern and interest Provide valid/accurate audiograms Ensure patient understands test purpose and
follow-up results…not only say “You Passed”! Demonstrate proper HPD fit on each ear Motivate consistent HPD use both on/off duty Maintain professional work space Protect patient rights
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CRITICAL ROLEin
Hearing Conservation
Program
The “FACE” of the HCP
See personnel firstFit HPDsEducate & motivateAnswer questions
OHC TECHNICIANS
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ANY
QUESTIONS
?