The Screening Audiometry short course provides you with specialised   knowledge   in   the   implementation,   interpretation, and  evaluation  of  audiometric  screening  tests  that  comply  with best-practice occupational standards. The course will not only enhance your abilities to conduct effective audiometric screening tests   for   workplace-based   hearing   impairments,   but   you   will also gain practical skills in pre-testing audiometric equipment to ensure required functionality, recording calibrations for baseline comparisons, and obtaining patients’ acoustic health histories for further analysis and diagnosis. The course also aims to increase your confidence in making necessary referrals to the relevant health care professionals for appropriate treatment based on test results.

Specific Outcome 1- Prepare for an audiometric screening test. 
Assessment Criterion 1 
Pre-test the audiometric equipment to ensure the required functionality and record calibrations for baseline comparison. 
Assessment Criterion 2 
Ensure a soundproof environment to prevent interference from outside noise which results in false-negative test results. 
Specific Outcome 2 - Conduct an audiometric screening test on a worker.
Assessment Criterion 1 
The acoustic health history is obtained from the worker or employee and, where indicated, an otoscopic examination is conducted to ensure the absence of any contraindications to screening such as current ear infections. 
Assessment Criterion 2 
Health information such as, worker’s rights, worker and worksite responsibilities, is proactively provided in terms of good clinical practice. 
Assessment Criterion 3 
The equipment is demonstrated to the worker utilizing the threshold technique to ensure patient compliance and to minimise possible false results. 
Assessment Criterion 4 
Findings of the assessment are recorded and deviations are reported to the designated person for possible correction. 
Specific Outcome 3- Interpret, evaluate, record and report the audiometric screening test results. 
Assessment Criterion 1 
The environmental survey results are recorded and the audiometric screening test results are explained to the patient. 
Assessment Criterion 2 
Where necessary, referrals, with accompanying health to records, are made to hearing health care professionals for further treatment. 
Assessment Criterion 3
Information regarding the application for compensation for noise induced hearing loss and occupational trauma of the ear is supplied where appropriate.

Competence in this unit standard will enable the learner to:
•  Prepare for an audiometric screening test.
•  Conduct an audiometric screening test on a patient. 
•  Interpret, evaluate, record and report the audiometric screening test results.