PDC 301: Understanding Threats to Hearing From Ototoxicants Exposure
Thomas Bernard
Instructor
University of South Florida College of Public Health, Sunshi
Tampa, FL
USA
University of South Florida College of Public Health, Sunshi
Tampa, FL
USA
Sat, 5/17: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
P301
Professional Development Course
P301
Professional Development Course
Kansas City Convention Center
CM Credit Hours: 3.5
Description
H&S professionals know that individuals working with equipment and tools generating dangerous noise levels are at risk of occupational hearing loss. A combination of engineering controls, administrative measures, and personal protective equipment is employed to mitigate this risk. Exposure to ototoxicants is another occupational hazard that can potentially lead to hearing loss. Exposure to ototoxicants can impact the function of the inner ear and the vestibular system. This PDC will: 1) review the anatomy of the inner ear; 2) outline specific ototoxicants; 3) discuss industries where these chemicals may be found; and 4) describe control measures. The course will feature specific case studies on ototoxicant exposure and correlation with occupational hearing loss.
*Please note: Only participants registering for two (2) half-day PDCs on the same day will receive a box lunch. **Please note: power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, charging stations for laptops will be provided in each course room.
*Please note: Only participants registering for two (2) half-day PDCs on the same day will receive a box lunch. **Please note: power strips will not be provided at each attendee's seat; however, charging stations for laptops will be provided in each course room.
Course Outline
• Ototoxicants and Occupational Hearing Loss
• Health Risks to the Developing Child
• Novel Ototoxicants
• Case Studies
• Research Directions
• Health Risks to the Developing Child
• Novel Ototoxicants
• Case Studies
• Research Directions
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Explain the inner ear anatomy and hearing loss relationship.
• Describe the physics, biophysics, mechanics, and pathophysiology of hearing loss.
• Present the role of solvents and metals in the hearing loss.
• Evaluate the epidemiology and mechanisms for fetal hearing loss.
• Discuss how HC programs can be adapted to ototoxic chemical exposures.
• Determine where ototoxicants may be found in industry.
• Recognize ototoxicant classes and respective chemicals.
• Define control measures used to limit exposure.
• Identify industrial solvent and metal exposures hearing loss.
• Explain the inner ear anatomy and hearing loss relationship.
• Describe the physics, biophysics, mechanics, and pathophysiology of hearing loss.
• Present the role of solvents and metals in the hearing loss.
• Evaluate the epidemiology and mechanisms for fetal hearing loss.
• Discuss how HC programs can be adapted to ototoxic chemical exposures.
• Determine where ototoxicants may be found in industry.
• Recognize ototoxicant classes and respective chemicals.
• Define control measures used to limit exposure.
• Identify industrial solvent and metal exposures hearing loss.
Value Added
Attendees will gain an enhanced understanding of potential ototoxicants and tools/software for risk evaluation.
Business Case/IH Value Statement
Attendees will learn about hazards and techniques that may help them avoid adverse exposures.
Course Level
Introductory
Learning Aids
Laptop or Tablet/iPad
Smartphone
Organizational Category
Academia/Education
Primary Industry
Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing
Healthcare/Pharma
Manufacturing
Topics
Chemical Hazards
Noise/Hearing Loss Prevention
Toxicology
Transfer of Knowledge
Hands-on demonstrations and practicum
Interactive games
Post course test
Practice exercises