Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review
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4.5 Fundamental CM Points / 3.6 CEUs / COCs
36 Contact Hours
September 21–25, 2009
Kensington Court Hotel
610 Hilton Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(800) 344-7829
AIHA's CIH course instruction counts as 36 continuing education contact hours (short course hours) toward the required minimum to sit for the CIH exam.
Course Description
This 4.5-day course is an intensive, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene topics for individuals preparing to take the ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist examination (CIH), 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. Please bring a scientific (non-programmable) calculator with you to class.
This is our most popular course. Register early—the course fills quickly!
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss comprehensive and contemporary OEHS information, broadening and refreshing their industrial hygiene knowledge base.
- Focus on pursuing a Certified Industrial Hygiene certification.
- Sit for the CIH exam offered by ABIH.
Value Added Items
- 2009 TLVs® and BEIs®, ACGIH®
- Two comprehensive notebooks—presentation materials and course manual
- AIHA 2009 ERPG and WEEL Handbook
- Daily computer lab access
- Problem-solving exercises and practice exams/quizzes reviewing each rubic
- Access to a list of names for follow-up questions
- Education from seasoned instructors
- Instructor-led discussions of case studies/real-life experiences
- Interactive workshops and question and answer sessions
- Post course contacts for follow-up
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A certificate of completion awarding 36 continuing education contact hours or "short course hours," which may be counted towards ABIH’s perquisites to sit for the CIH Exam
Course Testimonials
"Excellent! The information was useful and comprehensive. The resources provided are invaluable. Very intense." ~Stephanie Fortin, Occupational Hygienist, Toronto, ON, Canada
"A wonderful array of speakers who were more than willing to impart so much knowledge to such an eager group. An outstanding program!" ~Marcia Leigh, Senior EHS Specialist, Mississauga, ON, Canada
"This course is very key in determining areas of needed study as well as networking study methods, materials and course work." ~David Sherrard, Consultant, Lake Mills, WI
Sample Agenda
Subject to change. Start and end times will remain unchanged.
Day 1 – Monday, 7:45 AM–5:45 PM
- 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 AM–5:45 PM
- Computer Lab (optional)
- Quiz
- Management, Ethics, and Risk Communication
- Analytical Methods
- Lunch
- Ventilation
- Take Home Quiz
- Computer Lab (optional)
Day 3 – Wednesday, 7:45 AM–5:45 PM
- 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 AM–5:45 PM
- 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 AM–12:30 PM
- Computer Lab (optional)
- Quiz
- Noise and PPE
- Wrap-up and Adjourn
Course Directors
Edward T. Zellers, PhD, is the director and professor in the Industrial Hygiene program with the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Zellers has many years of experience in industrial hygiene 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.
Pricing
Early Registration Deadlines and Fees
August 21, 2009
AIHA Member $1,125
Nonmember $1,240
Regular Registration Fees:
AIHA Member $1,230
Nonmember $1,340
Accommodations & Transportation Information
AIHA has negotiated a discounted rate of $112 plus tax per night at the Kensington Court Hotel. Please reserve your room as soon as possible as a limited number of rooms are blocked. Room blocks expire Aug. 24. After this date, rooms will be subject to the prevailing rate and availability. Please request the CIHR block when making room reservations to receive the negotiated group rate.
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. If you would like assistance in making your arrangements, contact Maupin Travel at (800) 359-4738. 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 three weeks prior to the start of the course.
Transfers, Substitutions and Cancellations
All transfers, cancellations and/or substitutions must be received in writing.
- Transfers to an alternate date of the course offering can be made at any time within the same calendar year.
- Transfers made to the following year may incur an additional $50 administrative fee.
- Substitutions may be made at anytime.
- Cancellations will be given a refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee.
- If you provide less than three weeks notice or fail to attend, you will be liable for the entire course registration fee.
AIHA appreciates that education is an important investment for you and your company and, in the event of extenuating circumstances, if you must cancel, please contact the education department directly at (703) 849-8888, or by e-mail at eduassistant@aiha.org.
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: eduassistant@aiha.org