Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review
4.5 Fundamental CM Points/ 3.6 CEUs / 3.6 COCs
March 24-28, 2008
Kensington Court Hotel
610 Hilton Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
800-344-7829
Room rate: $102
September 22-26, 2008
Kensington Court Hotel
610 Hilton Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
800-344-7829
Room rate: $102
AIHA's CIH course instruction counts as 36 continuing education contact hours (short course hours) towards the required minimum to sit for the CIH or CAIH Exams.
Course Description
This 4.5-day course is an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics to help those preparing for certification exams.
Learning Outcomes
- Provide attendees with comprehensive and contemporary information
- Benefit individuals needing to broaden or refresh their industrial hygiene knowledge base
- Assist in focusing efforts to pursue professional certification
Prerequisites
None
Who Needs to Attend
Individuals preparing to take the ABIH certified industrial hygienist examination (CIH or CAIH), those who have taken the exam but need a refresher, or others who desire a comprehensive review of topics relevant to the practice of industrial hygiene.
Why You Need to Attend
- Excellent reference materials including two comprehensive notebooks
- Problem-solving exercises
- Daily computer labs
- Seasoned professional instructors sharing real-life experiences
- Shared problems with course participants and instructors
- Access to a list of names for follow-up questions
- Certificate of completion
- Practical questions for each rubic
- If you are already certified, it makes an excellent refresher
Learning Aids
None
Course Directors
Edward T. Zellers, PhD is the director and a professor in the Industrial Hygiene Program in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Zeller has many years of experience in industrial hygiene field practice, research, and teaching.
Norbert (Bert) Schiller, CIH, PE, ROH, is currently an independent consultant. Schiller has more than 21 years of extensive teaching, consulting, and practical experience in industry, government, academia, and private interest groups. In 1990 he helped organize the Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review course, now offered twice a year at the University of Michigan.
Course Materials
- 2007 TLVs® and BEIs, ACGIH
- Course manual
Sample Agenda
Day 1 – Monday, 7:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Registration
- Course Overview and Introductions
- Air Sampling Issues and Methods
- Toxicology
- Lunch
- Toxicology
- Air Monitoring Instruments and Sampling Statistics
- Work Processes; CIH Exam
- Take-home Quiz
Day 2 – Tuesday, 7:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Computer Lab (optional)
- Quiz
- Management, Ethics, and Risk Communication
- Analytical Methods
- Lunch
- Ventilation
- Take-home Quiz
- Computer Lab (optional)
Day 3 – Wednesday, 7:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Computer Lab (optional)
- Quiz
- Chemical Health Hazards
- Epidemiology
- Lunch
- Heat Stress
- Air Pollution
- Ergonomics
- Take-home Quiz
- Problem-Solving Session
Day 4 – Thursday, 7:45 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Computer Lab (optional)
- Quiz
- Ionizing Radiation
- Non-ionizing Radiation
- Lunch
- Non-ionizing Radiation
- Indoor Air Quality
- BioHazards
- Take Home Quiz
- Computer Lab (optional)
Day 5 – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Computer Lab (optional)
- Quiz
- Noise and PPE
- Wrap-up and Adjourn
The final topics and instructors are subject to change based upon availability. The start time on Monday and end time on Friday will remain unchanged.
Accommodations & Transportation Information
Please reserve your room as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are blocked at each location. Room blocks expire 30 days prior to the course start date; after this date, rooms will be subject to the regular rate and availability. When making room reservations, please mention AIHA to receive a reduced rate.
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you would like assistance in making your arrangements, contact Association Travel Concepts (ATC), AIHA's official travel agency, at (800) 458-9383, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or e-mail your requests to reservations@ATCMeetings.com. AIHA reserves the right to cancel a course 30 days prior to the start of the course, therefore, we suggest that you do not purchase nonrefundable tickets until 3 weeks prior to the start of the course.
Transfers, Substitutions, and Cancellations
All transfers, cancellations, and/or substitutions must be received in writing by the Continuing Education Department. Transfers can be made at any time to any course within the same calendar year. Substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations made 15 business days prior to the course will be given a full refund. Cancellations made within 15 days of the course will be charged a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given if notice of cancellation is not received prior to the start of the course, including no-shows.
Pricing
Early Registration
AIHA Member $1,125
Nonmember $1,240
Price Regular Registration
AIHA Member $1,230
Nonmember $1,340
Registration/Questions
Call: (703) 849-8888
Mail or fax registration form:
Download a Registration Form Here
Send Check to:
AIHA
P.O. Box 34796
Alexandria, VA 22334-0796
Fax: (703) 207-3561
E-mail: infonet@aiha.org