Part of the Collaborative Platform: A Series in Hearing Conservation developed as a collaboration between CAOHC and NHCA

The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has coordinated with the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) to host another NHCA/CAOHC webinar series for 2020/2021. Hearing conservation disciplines are presented by various industry experts in this series of live and recorded sessions. Subject matters range from beginning to intermediate topics centered around best practices in hearing care and sound management.

The live program aired on Thursday, October 15. If you registered and paid for the 10/15/20 live program, you have access to the recording. 

Home study registration now available. See pricing below. When registration opens, you will need to register and pay first to access the recording.

About the Webinar: Alternative delivery models for teaching Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) hearing technician certification courses have become a reality.  To date, only a few Course Directors (CDs) have ventured into this uncharted territory.  This presentation offers a suggested roadmap for developing and delivering virtual courses and reviews the benefits and challenges of a hybrid model, including lessons learned.  While of benefit to anyone considering virtual synchronous learning, the intended audience are current CDs of any experience level and those who may be considering becoming a CD.

Presenters: 

Kirsten McCall, AuD (BIO)
Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Vickie Tuten, AuD (BIO)
Disclosure: No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Program Level: Introductory

Topics covered:

• Key differences between the traditional face-to-face model and a hybrid virtual and practicum classroom model;

• Platform delivery vehicles used;

• Changes made to training to accommodate the virtual platform;

• Incorporation of recertification students into the virtual training;

• Adaptations made for the practicum portion of the course

• Experiences with this new delivery model, challenges and lessons learned.


Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective #1 
Contrast the key differences between the traditional face-to-face model and a hybrid virtual and practicum classroom model. 

Learning Objective #2 
Discuss the challenges in delivering instruction in a hybrid virtual and practicum classroom delivery model. 

Learning Objective #3 
Identify available resources for both virtual instruction and hands-on practicum.