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Occupational Hearing Loss

Duration: 3 hours Prerequisites: 200

Occupational Hearing Loss is caused by prolonged exposure to noise at work which results in the damage of the nerve cells of the inner ear. This course enables participants to gain an understanding of occupational hearing loss, through knowledge of:

  • the anatomy of the ear including, how sound is transmitted, how hearing is tested and how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) adjudicates hearing loss claims; and
  • different scenarios for hearing loss including, asymmetrical hearing loss, presbycusis, Ménière’s disease, and Otosclerosis.

The adjudication process and apportionment for compensable and non-compensable hearing loss are also discussed.

 

Core Courses

  • Level One: Rights and Obligations
  • Level Two: Benefits and Services
  • Level Three: Appeals and Dispute Resolution
  • Level Four: Return to Work
  • Level Five: Medical Orientation
  • Level Six: Occupational Disease

Topical Courses

  • Workers’ Compensation 101
  • Return to Work 101
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Mental Health 101
  • Attitudinal Barriers
  • Chronic Pain
  • Disability Prevention Strategies
  • Epidemiology
  • Occupational Hearing Loss
  • Written Submissions
  • Workers’ Compensation 101

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