A short session on safely and effectively fitting insert earphones and earmuffs.
Upcoming Dates
Description
The Insert Earphones Workshop is based on the innovative, flexible and cost-effective earphone option listed in the latest (2014) version of Australian Standard 1269.4: insert earphones + noise-reducing earmuffs.
As specified in Australian Standard 1269.4, a key element to obtaining accurate audiometric results is to test in quiet environment. Many busy practices realise this is easier said than done! If background noise isn’t managed effectively, complaints can arise from workers and companies about the quality and accuracy of the service.
This a 1/2-day program that runs from 8.30am – 12.30pm.
The Insert Earphones Workshop provides hands-on training in the safe and effective fitting of insert earphones and earmuffs for occupational audiometry.
The latest version of Australian Standard 1269.4 Auditory assessment (2014) lists an innovative earphone arrangement for testing in noisy areas: insert earphones plus high attenuation (noise-reducing) earmuffs fitted over the top.
When using insert earphones, the audiometric tester inserts an expanding earplug deeply into the client’s ear canal. This is an “invasive” technique and warrants formal instruction to complete the task safely. Training is particularly valuable for obtaining a “good fit” in order to achieve the high level of noise reduction specified in AS/NZS1269.4.
The Insert Earphones Workshop is only available to graduates of the 4-day Occupational Audiometry Course* conducted by The Hearing Company, or other formal audiometry course which includes specific tuition on ear inspection. This ensures competence in Australian Standards audiometry and otoscopy techniques, allowing our teacher to focus on developing advanced skills during the workshop.
*Our 4-day Occupational Audiometry Course provides students with thorough training in the practical skills and knowledge required to conduct Standards/legislation-compliant audiometric assessments. Importantly, this course includes training in how to safely and effectively conduct otoscopy (ear inspection).
Students attending this workshop will receive an Attendance Certificate from The Hearing Company, Australia’s leading occupational audiometry training provider.
The workshop content is developed from Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard 1269.4 (the key reference document in occupational audiometry), National Acoustic Laboratories research and practicing audiologists with over 20 years’ experience.
Course topics
- Benefits of using insert earphones
- Basic outer ear anatomy refresher
- Effective & safe otoscopy refresher
- Safe and effective fitting and removal of insert earphones
- Identify when not to use insert earphones
- Using the background noise tables from AS/NZS1269.4
- Appropriate hygiene practices
- Conduct equipment checks and basic troubleshooting