Hearing Loss Part 2: Hearing Loss in the Workplace

Hearing Loss Part 2: Hearing Loss in the Workplace is organized by AAACEUs. This has been approved for a maximum of Credit Hours: 10

Course Overview:
Outline:
Article #1. Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Article #2. Accommodation and Compliance Series
Article #3. Innovative Workplace Safety Accommodations
Article #4. Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention -- Hearing Conservation Program Evaluation Checklist
Article #5. The Efficacy of hearing aids in achieving compensation equity in the workplace
Article #6. Auditory and vestibular dysfunction associated with blast-related traumatic brain injury
Article #7. Blast exposure and dual sensory impairment

Course Objectives:
• Explain how the ADA applies to job applicants and employees with hearing impairments
• Employ appropriate accommodation ideas for the following hearing difficulties:
 1. Communicating face-to-face
 2. Communicating in groups, meetings, or training
 3. Communicating by telephone
• Employ appropriate workplace safety measures for hearing - impaired individuals
• Identify components of hearing conversation program evaluation
• Discuss the relationship between treated and untreated hearing loss and income compared to normal-hearing households
• Discuss Auditory and vestibular dysfunction associated with blast-related injuries