CAOHC Role of the Occupational Hearing Conservationist 2

Question 1

Which organization accredits OHC training courses and oversees the certification of Occupational Hearing Conservationists in the US?

Accepted Answer

CAOHC

Answer

CAOHC (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation) accredits OHC training programs and administers the certification process.

Question 2

How many questions are on the standard CAOHC OHC certification examination?

Accepted Answer

100 questions

Answer

The CAOHC certification exam consists of 100 questions spanning all core competency areas required for OHC practice.

Question 3

Which activity is OUTSIDE the scope of an OHC's practice?

Accepted Answer

Interpreting audiograms to provide a medical diagnosis

Answer

Medical interpretation and diagnosis from audiometric results is beyond OHC scope and must be performed by a licensed audiologist or physician.

Question 4

What type of audiometric test is an OHC primarily trained and authorized to perform?

Accepted Answer

Pure tone air conduction audiometry

Answer

OHCs are specifically trained in pure tone air conduction audiometry, which is the standard method used in occupational hearing conservation.

Question 5

Before a baseline audiogram, the worker must observe a quiet period of at least how many hours to ensure valid results?

Accepted Answer

14 hours

Answer

OSHA requires at least 14 hours away from noise exceeding 80 dBA before baseline audiometric testing to prevent temporary threshold shifts.

CAOHC - Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation Practice Test