HCE: CAOHC Course Director Workshop

Orlando, FL US
March 12, 2026

The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)-approved Military Representatives will provide an 8-hour workshop for hearing conservation professionals seeking certification or re-certification as Course Directors (CD). It is intended to prepare CDs to conduct successful 20-hour Occupational Hearing Conservation certification and 8-hour recertification courses.CD certification is required to train and certify hearing technicians conducting surveillance audiometry across the Department of Defense as part of the Service Hearing Conservation Program.

CAOHC Couse Director Workshop - March 2026

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, and audiologists. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Plan and conduct an Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) course that complies with Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC's) policies and procedures.
  2. Apply effective learning principles to teach adult students.
  3. Evaluate the skill level of OHCs during the practicum.
  4. Adjust curricula and training methodologies based on outcome measures.

Resources

ASHA Course Type: 
Intermediate
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 6.50 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.50 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 6.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.50 ASHA

    Course # is 2201-005

    Intermediate Level

    0.65 ASHA CEUs

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is approved by the Continuing Education board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology, and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

  • 6.50 Attendance
  • 6.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
03/05/2026
Course expires: 
03/26/2027
Event starts: 
03/12/2026 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
03/12/2026 - 6:00pm EDT
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Orlando VA Healthcare Center
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827
United States

Lt Col John Foster, AuD, CCC-A, CPS/A. Presenter has no relevant financial relationships relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose. Lt Col Foster currently serves on the CAOHC Board representing the Military Audiology Association.

LCDR Jolene Mancini, AuD, CCC-A. Presenter has no relevant financial relationships relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose. LCDR Mancini currently serves on the CAOHC Board representing the Military Audiology Association.

LTC(R) John (Andy) Merkley, AuD, CCC-A, CPS/A. Presenter has no relevant financial relationships relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose. Dr. Merkley currently serves on the CAOHC Board as the Immediate Past Chair.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 6.50 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 6.50 hours for completing this Course activity.

  • 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.50 ANCC

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 6.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.50 ASHA

    Course # is 2201-005

    Intermediate Level

    0.65 ASHA CEUs

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is approved by the Continuing Education board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology, and audiology. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.

  • 6.50 Attendance
  • 6.50 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Mar 26, 2027.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code (Dr. Andy Merkley at  [email protected]). The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional accommodation requests and/or technical support, email [email protected].

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