AVT Audiology Day 2
UIC - Answer-Unit Identification Code (Workplace Identification Code for USAF)
Used to identify a specific command. Audio exam reports are pulled by UIC to report to higher ups.
Navy UIC - Answer-5 alphanumeric
xxxxx
USMC UIC - Answer-8 alphanumeric
xxxxxx
USCG UIC - Answer-7 numbers
#######
Army UIC - Answer-Whiskey followed by 5 alphanumeric
Wxxxxx
, USAF UIC (WIC) - Answer-4 numbers - 4 letters - 3 numbers 1 letter
####-XXXX-###X
If on a Navy base:
1234-NAVY-123N
What is used to identify a patient in DOEHRS-HC? - Answer-***SSN*** (and/or DoDID)
Who can preform an audiometric exam? - Answer--Licensed audiologist
-Otolaryngologist or other physician
-OHC certified by CAOHC
-Technician who has " demonstrated competence"
-NIOSH (Navy) does *not* recognize the demonstrated competence option.
How is an aural history obtained? - Answer-Using the Demographic Data form
What information should be gathered during the aural history? - Answer--Current auditory complaints
-Changes in health, medications
-Occupational and non-occupational noise exposure
-Hearing protection use
-Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
What should be done to prepare for an audogram? - Answer--Ensure ambient noise levels are below
standards outlines in applicable regulations
-Ensure equipment has had an annual electro-acoustical calibration
UIC - Answer-Unit Identification Code (Workplace Identification Code for USAF)
Used to identify a specific command. Audio exam reports are pulled by UIC to report to higher ups.
Navy UIC - Answer-5 alphanumeric
xxxxx
USMC UIC - Answer-8 alphanumeric
xxxxxx
USCG UIC - Answer-7 numbers
#######
Army UIC - Answer-Whiskey followed by 5 alphanumeric
Wxxxxx
, USAF UIC (WIC) - Answer-4 numbers - 4 letters - 3 numbers 1 letter
####-XXXX-###X
If on a Navy base:
1234-NAVY-123N
What is used to identify a patient in DOEHRS-HC? - Answer-***SSN*** (and/or DoDID)
Who can preform an audiometric exam? - Answer--Licensed audiologist
-Otolaryngologist or other physician
-OHC certified by CAOHC
-Technician who has " demonstrated competence"
-NIOSH (Navy) does *not* recognize the demonstrated competence option.
How is an aural history obtained? - Answer-Using the Demographic Data form
What information should be gathered during the aural history? - Answer--Current auditory complaints
-Changes in health, medications
-Occupational and non-occupational noise exposure
-Hearing protection use
-Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
What should be done to prepare for an audogram? - Answer--Ensure ambient noise levels are below
standards outlines in applicable regulations
-Ensure equipment has had an annual electro-acoustical calibration