Audiometry Basics Workshop (1 day program)

This 1-day program runs from 8.30am – 5.00pm.

The 1-day, in-company Audiometry Basics Workshop provides efficient, hands-on training for small groups in the basic skills required to conduct hearing tests on adults, primarily within general practice and health assessment sectors.

Students will learn how to conduct audiometry, perform otoscopy and manage several elements that can affect the accuracy of hearing test results.

Conducting a hearing test looks simple enough however there is more going on than meets the eye. In fact, research reveals that formal training produces accuracy, competence and confidence in practitioners. In turn, this can enhance the quality and reputation of the service provider.

The Audiometry Basics Workshop is taught to small-medium sized groups. This allows our teachers to provide one-on-one, hands-on practical tuition and individually tailor each student’s development of audiometry skills.

Note: This workshop is only offered in-company for organisations with a small group of nurses/practitioners requiring training.

This course is primarily aimed at practitioners within the medical and occupational health sectors seeking basic or refresher skills in conducting audiometry training. Skills can be used for:

• Enhancing the skills and knowledge of existing medical or occupational health service providers
• Practitioners or health practices expanding their range of services to corporate clients

There are no formal pre-requisites for attending this workshop and no pre-course preparation.

Course graduates will receive an Attendance Certificate from The Hearing Company, Australia’s leading occupational audiometry training course provider.

Here’s what some of our previous students have said about the Audiometry Basics Workshop:

“We were all very positive about the training. As nurses, we now all feel more confident in our practice and have more knowledge about what we’re actually doing and why. This was the outcome we wanted and makes doing the test more interesting. The course also highlighted how important it is to ensure we’re doing things the same way and correctly.”
Susannah, Senior RN, Perth, WA (July 2012)

“The course was really informative. I particularly liked the hands-on practice and now feel equipped with a new skill. It will definitely play a significant aspect in my career as a nurse. The course was thorough and informative.”
Mark, Registered Nurse, Perth, WA (September 2018)

“This course allowed me to consolidate the limited theory and practice I previously had. I’m now much clearer and more confident about performing hearing tests from here on.”
Raymond, Occupational Health Nurse, Qld (November 2015)

Please contact Lynne Miles, Course Coordinator, with any question or to discuss the suitability of this course for your requirements: 0478 776 039 or admin@hearingcompany.com.au.

We supply all practice equipment including audiometers, otoscopes and consumables. Students are issued with a Course Manual and Workbook.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided each day.

An electronic Attendance Certificate will emailed to students following the workshop.

• Audiometric testing using best practice methods
• Managing the effects of background noise on test accuracy
• Conducting otoscopy (ear inspections) safely and effectively
• Applying referral criteria
• Describing audiograms and presenting test results to workers
• Basic ear anatomy and ear conditions in adults
• Questions to ask before the test
• Tips for managing challenging testing situations
• Detecting and managing equipment faults

No, the limited, 1-day program doesn’t provide students with sufficient training to be fully compliant with the specifications described in Australian Standard 1269.4 or Work Health & Safety Regulations.

For reference, The Hearing Company’s comprehensive 4-day Occupational Audiometry Course trains students to the level described in Australian Standard AS/NZS1269.4 and state/territory legislation.

The following fees are payable should a participant withdraw from the course:

• Following registration: 10% of full course fee
• Within 3 weeks of the starting date: 50% of full course fee
• Within 1 week of the starting date: 100% of full course fee

Yes, we accept transfers to another person but only within the same course. Deferring a registration to another course (different dates) is regarded as a cancellation.

Yes, students who attend all sessions will be issued with an Attendance Certificate.

No, this is not required although students are welcome to bring equipment if they would like advice on how to use a particular audiometer.

We supply all required practice equipment, including audiometers, otoscopes and consumables.

Yes, the Audiometry Basics Workshop provides up to 7 hours of tuition, which can be claimed towards CPD requirements.

No, this course is only delivered in-company to organisations with several staff to be trained.

Anywhere! Our equipment and teaching personnel are completely portable.

No, this course is not approved by Coal Services for training nurses to conduct NSW Coal Industry Order 43 health surveillance audiometric tests.

Coal Services has approved our comprehensive 4-day Occupational Audiometry Course and 2-day Intermediate Audiometry Workshop.

We offer a range of courses focussed on conducting occupational audiometry. These include a half-day workshop on fitting insert earphones (which offer superior external noise reduction) through to 2-day and 4-day courses which offer varying degrees of compliance with workplace audiometry legislation, Australian Standards and industry best practice.

See our range our course here.