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Course Overview:
Screening Audiometry and Hearing Conservation
Course ID: QIA- SAHC (2020)
This course is available in 2 forms:
1. A 2 day on site course,
2. An 8 module distance learning (correspondence) course.
The theory content of both courses are identical. The main variation is:
• The On Site Course has direct supervision of Otoscopy and Practical Hearing
Testing techniques by a Qualified Clinical Audiometrist.
• The Distance Learning course requires a suitably competent and experienced person to
oversee and report on these skills after completion of the theory modules.
The course consists of 8 theory modules, which will usually take around 16 – 20 hours to complete.
For the Distance Learning Course, the 8 Modules are emailed, along with a Workbook for each
module.
Additional information is also provided in each student pack, including:
• A copy of the State Regulations,
• Overview of the AS1269 Standard,
• Actual photos of various External and Middle Ear conditions via Otoscopic photography,
• Samples and interpretations of various Audiograms.
On line assistance is available at any time (if needed) by emailing the nominated trainer. All Trainers
are fully qualified Hearing Aid Audiometrist, Clinical Audiometrists, or better.
A certificate of competency is issued on successful completion of all modules and provision of any
assessment forms.
Audiometric Testing Assessment:
The completion of the Audiometric Testing modules require an assessment and evaluation of some
sample test protocols (requiring identification of both correct and incorrect test procedures), plus
interpretation of the supplied sample audiograms.
The student must also provide a copy of 10 different audiograms (of various hearing configurations)
that they have performed. These audiograms must include all relevant clinical data (excluding actual
name and identifying information).
The supplied Audiometric Assessment Form must be completed and signed by both the Student,
and the nominated Supervisor, including their Name/s, Qualifications, and any other notes or
observations regarding the Students testing procedure.
The Audiometric Assessment Form includes, but is not limited to, the following assessment
criteria and information:
• Otoscopy observations and interpretations
• Patient age
• Noise exposure history
• Medical history (ear related)
• Period of quiet prior to test
• Hearing protection normally used
• Patient Instructions prior to the test
• Performance of the Audiometric test, as per AS1269, Part 4.
• Interpretation of Audiometric results
• Explanation of the results to the patient
• Any follow up or referral that might be recommended.
The following is a summary of some of the topics that are included in the course:
As per AS/NZ 1269.4:2014, competency components addressed in the course are:
(1) Objectives of the audiometric test in noise management;
(2) Basic physics of sound;
(3) Correct usage and limitations of audiometers, and audiometric booths;
(4) Basic anatomy and physiology of the auditory pathway;
(5) Basic mechanisms of hearing;
(6) The audiogram & its relationship to the detection & understanding of speech;
(7) Noise induced hearing loss, its pattern, progress, cause and prevention;
(8) Correct headphone placement and test subject instruction;
(9) Correct audiometric test technique;
(10) Recording the results of an audiometric test;
(11) Basic audiometric test result interpretation and explanation of the results;
(12) Referral procedures for audiological, medical or rehabilitative purposes;
(13) Correct selection, usage and limitations of personal hearing protectors;
(14) Standard, AS/NZS 1269.4 and NAL 80;
(15) Requirements of relevant legislation concerning audiometry in occupational noise
management, particularly those relating to confidentiality of audiograms; and
(16) Awareness of ototoxic agents.
(17) Tinnitus, causes, effects & Management;
(18) Equipment performance and calibration checks.