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!