Dangerous Decibels Educator Training Workshop - INDIANAPOLIS -June 19 & 20, 2012

In conjunction with, and sponsorship by, the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s national conference, the JW Marriott Hotel will be the site of the June 19 & 20, 2012 workshop.

Space is limited – Registration Deadline  June 1, 2012 - Open to all professional and educational backgrounds. Open to anyone interested in teaching the valuable lesson of hearing loss prevention.

Register for the INDIANAPOLIS Workshop.

Join us in Indianapolis for the Dangerous Decibels Educator Training Workshop. We will prepare and equip you to expertly present a 50-minute classroom program that is been proven effective at changing knowledge, attitudes, and intended behaviors in students regarding their hearing health. The Dangerous Decibels classroom program has three key educational messages; 1) What are the sources of dangerous sounds? 2) What are the consequences of exposure to dangerous sounds? 3) How do I protect myself?

This two-day certification workshop is lead by Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University, and University of Northern Colorado hearing conservation, health communication, educational outreach experts. Participants will receive an educator kit with graphics, simulations, supplies, a sound level meter, and a script needed to present the classroom program.

In addition to teaching the core content, the workshop will include background information on hearing, anatomy, physics of sound, children and noise, etc. Instruction also includes classroom management, hands-on activities, and an opportunity to deliver the Dangerous Decibels classroom program to instructors for critique and feedback. Workshop instructors are available after the workshop for continued support and as a resource through email or phone. We look forward to your participation.

Registration fee $300 includes

  • 2 days of training including hands-on practice time
  • Dangerous Decibels Educator Kit  ($100 value)
  • Detailed script for the evaluated Dangerous Decibels’ presentation
  • Breakfast refreshments & lunch
  • Certificate of training
  • Post-workshop support
  • AAA CEUs

Scholarships are available for students and teachers.  Please complete the scholarship form and send it to Linda Howarth – 503-494-0670 or howarthl@ohsu.edu.  She can also help if you have additional questions about the workshop.