Military Audiology Short Course

MASC 2002 Abstracts

Tri-Service Hearing Conservation Exportable Course

Don Ciliax, Ph.D.

The requirement to train hearing conservationists is not likely to end anytime soon. However, due to the uncertainty of adequate travel funds and for many other reasons, there is an increasing need to employ new techniques in order to train in a tri-service environment. This presentation gives an overview of a new compact disk (CD) developed at USACHPPM that is available for distribution to government audiologists who serve as course directors or instructors in the training of hearing conservationists. The CD contains the essential information needed to put on a tri-service workshop, including topical study guides, instructor Powerpoint presentations, appropriate supplemental handouts, as well as the administrative materials necessary to satisfy CAOHC requirements. The contents of the CD will be highlighted, including how to traverse its multiple hyperlinks. The CD represents a compilation of materials contributed by numerous personnel from all three services over the years.