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The AOEMM will be organising the 36th Technical Updates on “Occupational Hearing Loss and Audiometry Workshop” will be held on Sunday, 8th March 2020 – 8.00 am to 5.15 pm at AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Formerly Vistana Hotel).
Objectives
According to statistics from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is one of the most common occupational illnesses affecting workers in Malaysia today.
In light of the new Occupational Safety and Health (Noise Exposure) Regulations 2019 which are now in effect, the AOEMM is organising this workshop, which we hope will be beneficial to attendees. This workshop will consist of both theoretical, practical audiometry and case discussion sessions facilitated by experienced Occupational Health Practitioners.
By the end of this Technical Update, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate procedures in conducting audiometric testing
- Explain the criteria for diagnosing Occupational Hearing Loss
- Describe the interpretation of audiograms in occupational health practice
- Discuss key areas in implementing Hearing Conservation Programmes at the workplace
Who should attend the course?
Occupational Health Physicians, Occupational Health Doctors, Medical Specialists, Medical Practitioners, Occupational Health Nurses, Assistant Medical Officers, Safety and Health Officers and Assistant Environmental Health Officers.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
- 12 Continuous Education Program (CEP) points will be offered for eligible doctors to obtain Department of Occupational Safety and Health CEP points
Programme
| TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKERS |
| 0800–0815 |
REGISTRATION |
AOEMM Secretariat |
| 0815-0830 |
Opening Remarks |
Prof Dr Abu Hasan Samad
AOEMM President
|
| 0830-0915 |
Updates on Noise Exposure Regulations 2019
|
Dr Santhanamohan Nagesperam
Head of Occupational Health Section
DOSH Kuala Lumpur
|
| 0915-1015 |
Noise Risk Assessment – Process and Interpretation |
En. Yurizman bin Jamil
Occup. Safety & Health Officer,
DOSH Perak
|
| 1015-1030 |
Tea Break |
|
| 1030-1115 |
Overview of Audiometry in Clinical Practice
|
Audiologist TBC
|
| 1115-1200 |
Evaluating the Worker with Suspected Occupational NIHL
|
Assoc Prof Dr Ailin Razali
Head, Audiology Unit, ORL-HNS Dept
Kulliyyah of Medicine
International Islamic University of Malaysia
|
| 1200-1245 |
Audiogram Interpretation in Occupational Health |
Assoc Prof Dr Ailin Razali
Head, Audiology Unit, ORL-HNS Dept
Kulliyyah of Medicine
International Islamic University of Malaysia
|
| 1245-1345 |
Lunch |
|
| 1345-1445 |
Overview of Hearing Conservation Programme
|
Prof. Krishna Gopal Rampal
Professor of Community and Occupational Medicine
Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences
|
Case Discussions & Practical Session (Attendees to be divided into two groups)
Case Discussions Facilators: Prof Krishna Gopal Rampal and Assoc Prof Dr Ailin Razali
Practical Session: Audiologist TBC using Mobile Audiometry Booth
|
| 1445-1515 |
Group 1: Case Discussions
Group 2: Practical Session
|
|
| 1515-1530 |
Tea |
|
| 1530-1700 |
Group 1: Practical Session
Group 2: Case Discussions
|
|
| 1700-1715 |
Discussion and Closing Remarks
|
Prof Dr Abu Hasan Samad
AOEMM President
|
Registration
Registration Fees:
- RM300.00 – AOEMM Members
- RM300.00 – Government Medical Doctors
- RM400.00 – Others
- USD200.00 – International
Payment can be made by bank transfer or cheque:
Bank transfer details are as follows:
Hong Leong Bank Acc No: 29500009155
Kindly email or fax transaction slip to
Email: malaysia.aoem@gmail.com
Fax : 03-4050 8211
The cheque must be made in favour of the ‘Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Malaysia’.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- The registration for this event is on a first-come-first-served basis, there are only limited spaces available.
Registration Form
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For further information, please contact AOEMM Operating Officer:
Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Malaysia
Room 11th, Fifth Floor, MMA House,
124, Jalan Pahang,
50300 Kuala Lumpur
Tel/Fax: +603-40508211
