The Army HearingThe Army HearingProgram TechnicianProgram Technician

Training UpdateTraining Update

Don Ciliax, PhDDon Ciliax, PhD

Military Audiology Short CourseMilitary Audiology Short Course

Marriott Hotel, Mesa, AZMarriott Hotel, Mesa, AZ

2 March 20092 March 2009

USACHPPM Training UpdateUSACHPPM Training Update

• The training curriculum is being revised.

• The new look will include:

– New instructor PPT slides in the classroom

– New text/workbook document for student use

– New in-class DOEHRS-HC practical exercises

– Updated materials (fact sheets; posters; etc)

– Revised final written exam

– Updated course CD for future reference

Training for Hearing ReadinessTraining for Hearing Readiness

• Essential for Mission Success!

• Constant supply of certified technicians

- Monitoring audiometry

- Fitting hearing protection

- Health threat education

• Target audiences- Soldiers (all levels of leadership)

- Noise-exposed civilians

Army Certification Training StatsArmy Certification Training Stats

• CY Workshops CDs Students Average #

2006 73 23 629 8.6

2007 73 25 671 9.2

2008 78 34 756 9.7

Certification Workshop NotesCertification Workshop Notes

• Training hours vary (20 – 40 hours)

- In Theater vs. Installation

- 40 hours = Soldier promotion points

• Student critiques

• Establish Data Repository accounts

• DOEHRS-HC practice time

- SRP Site, Clinic, Classroom

• Take home materials (workbook, CD)

• Course certificate

USACHPPM Training ResourcesUSACHPPM Training Resources

• Located on the CHPPM Homepage or AKOwebsite

• Materials include:

- Technical Guide (TG 041 – March 2006)

- DA Posters [40-501 (B-U), April 2006]

- Fact Sheets

• HIO (Health Information Operations)

- Hearing protection wallet cards

To Order Wallet CardsTo Order Wallet Cards

• Go to the USACHPPM Homepage- http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil

• Click on the shopping cart icon “basket” locatedunder “Promotion” on Homepage

• Click on “Show All Products” on the Publications& Products E-Catalog page

• Scroll down to items #44, #45 and #46• Click on item of preference• If “In Stock”, click on Sign-In• If you not registered, create an account to order

any item at no charge

Accessing the AHP HomepageAccessing the AHP Homepage

• USACHPPM Homepage

• Army Knowledge Online (AKO)Website (CAC or Password Protected)

Thanks To All Who Train!Thanks To All Who Train!