Course Approved & Accredited by the Department of Labour

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BrackenGardens
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Tel:016 366 7131
Fax:086 538 5639

Reg No 2003/089948/23
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(Course Approved & Accredited by the Department of Labour)

Description

This Course in Industrial Audiometry and Hearing Assessment is structured to equipaudiometrists, overseers, management and Training personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage and control a hearing assessment centre.

Noise in Industry is a hazard, which contributes to accidents, interferes with communication and causephysiological and psychological stresses in the human body.

The Occupational Health and Safety ACT stipulate that workers employed in working areas above 85dB (A) must have their hearing assessed on an initial and regular basis in order to prevent impairment.

At the end of this course,participants should be able to perform all requirements relating to the ACT.

Inaccurate hearing test results can be costly due to unwanted and unnecessary referrals.

Hearing impairment does not only affect the individual but also contribute to costly compensation claims which could have a serious financial implication on behalf of the company causing the loss.

At the completion of the course, candidates will have a thorough knowledge of controlling instrument accuracy, performance of hearing tests, calculationsof percentage hearing loss, referrals and categorization.

Counselingon the importance of hearing conservation and the proper use of hearing protectors will contribute to the lowering of risks to the worker and employer. The latest legislation Instruction 171 is also included in the course.

All participants need to register with SASOHN after successful completion of the course in order to register as practicing audiometrists.

The course consists of two components:

1. Theoretical Input:

This aspect is accomplished through lectures, discussions and independent study. Theory is reinforced with practical learning exercise and a final written examination.

2. Practical Input:

After completing the theoretical section daily, candidates will receive practical training in developing their skills and knowledge in the practical work situation.

Presenter:J G A Van Heerden

Duration:5 Days including the day of the exam

Time:From 08:00 – 15:30

Payment:2 weeks in advance - Non refundable

Venue:Sha-Mani Lodge,30 Doncaster Street, Alberton (011) 869-7546

Lunch: Provided by lodge

Accommodation to be booked directly with Sha-Mani Lodge

Payments:

Full payment due 2 weeks before commencement of course.

Candidates will only be allowed to participate after full settlement of their accounts.

Please note, confirmation of 40 candidates must be received before the course will be presented.

Your booking will only be secured once we have received your full payment.

If for any reason you can not attend the course –you need to notify the office within 72 hours.

Please confirm all dates before you make any payments

Audiometry

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Proposed dates for 2017

22-26 May 2017 / 26-30June 2017 / 17-21July 2017
Please indicate date you are attending / Amount
5 Day Course – Friday Exam / Please attach copy of ID / R 5000.00

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Please Note:All ACTS Courses are non – refundable basis . if the candidate is not able to attend the course that they have registered for, they are allowed to attend any acts course within a period of six months .

Banking Details for Course

ABSA Bank

Account – Audiometric Calibration and Training Services cc

Account No: 405 876 3539

Branch – Alberton

Branch Code: 63-20-05

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To all Practicing Audiometrists Have you registered as an audiometrist ????

All audiometrists who received training prior to 16 November 2001must attend a refresher course, which includes Instruction 171in order to register as practicing audiometrist?

A.C.T.S. presents training courses in Industrial Audiometry as well as refresher courses includingInstruction 171. Mr. Jan van Heerden who has been with the Chamber of Mines and CSIR for over 30 years is the presenter.

ACTS has been accredited by the Department of Labour and Jan has been training people within the occupational health industry for many years.

Presenter:J G A Van Heerden

Duration:½ Day + Attendance Certificate

Time:From 08:00 – 12:00

Attendance:Certificate

Price:R 1350.00payable 2 weeks before date of course

Payment:Non refundable

Venue:Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Street, Alberton (011) 869-7546

Lunch: Not provided by lodge

Please confirm all dates before you make a booking.

Note:

A minimum of 20 candidates booked and paid before the course shall be presented.

Please complete registration form and fax back with deposit slip

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Refresher - Audiometry Including

Instruction 171

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Proposed dates for 2017

26May 2017 / 30June 2017 / 21July 2017
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1 Day Course 08:00 – 11H:00 / Optional lunch at R180
Please attach copy of ID / R1350

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Please Note:All ACTS Courses are non – refundable basis. Should the candidate not able to attend the course that they’ve registered for, they would be able to attend any acts course within a period of six months from registration.

Banking Details for Courses

ABSA Bank

Account – Audiometric Calibration and Training Services cc

Account No: 405 876 3539

Branch – Alberton

Branch Code: 63-20-05

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Vision Screening in Mines and Industry forms an important sector of Occupational Health, as it serves to identify individuals having difficulties with poor visual acuity, colour and depth perception. The effects of these shortcomings attribute to unsafe high risk factors causing accidents, lack of concentration and poor performance in the work place.

In schools and universities the emphasis might be placed on lack of concentration and poor performance. Currently vision screening is not compulsory and employees or learners might have their own eye care practitioners or optometrists whom the rather prefer.

Vision screening must only be seen as an entry level investigation procedure to identify individuals in need of referral for a comprehensive eye examination.

The Course Consists out of:

Physics of Light

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

Assessment of Visual Acuity

Colour Perception

Rules as stipulated by the HPCSA

Presenter:J G A Van Heerden

Duration:½ Day – Exam Same day (Open book)

Time:From 10:00 to 16:30 (Afternoon)

Attendance:Certificate (Theory exam)

Price:R1000.00 payable 2 weeks before date of course

Payment:Non refundable

Venue:Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Street, Alberton(011) 869-7546

Lunch: Not provided by lodge

Please confirm all dates before you make a booking.

Note:

A minimum of 20 candidates booked and paid before the course shall be presented.

Please complete registration form and fax back with deposit slip

To 086 538 5639

Registration Form for Vision Screening

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Proposed dates for 2017

25 May 2017 / 29June 2017 / 20July 2017
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1/2 Day Course Starts at 11H00 – exam on Friday / Please attach copy of ID / R1000

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ABSA Bank

Account – Audiometric Calibration and Training Services cc

Account No: 405 876 3539

Branch – Alberton

Branch Code: 63-20-05

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our range of services offered. We have taken a holistic approach which includes the Operator, Medical practitioner and Quality control program.

The following services are offered:

A. Training:

Spirometry Training Course
Spirometry Refresher Course

B.Details of Three day Spirometry Training Course:

Students will receive a full course manual
Training course complies with SANS451:2008 and is in line with Spirometry Unit Standard SAQA252125

Three days: First day comprehensive theory, second day includes theory, practical, hands on equipment and the third day revision and written test

The candidate must pass the test with a minimum of 70% and complete an assignment, including 10 patient results illustrating acceptability and repeatability spirograms
The candidate will be assessed on an assignment received and if successful receive a competency certificate
Unsuccessful students can arrange to rewrite the test within two weeks, with an additional cost
The training equipment used meets and exceeds the ATS-ERS 2005 and SANS 451: 2008 South African National Spirometry Standard

C.Core components of the Spirometry Training Course:

Anatomy and Physiology of the lung
Introduction to the ATS/ERS 2005 Spirometry standards
Equipment, Calibration, Infection control
Lung volumes and sub-divisions
Flow volume loop
Patient preparation
Test procedure
Test quality: Acceptability, Repeatability and Usability
Interpretation: Normal, Obstruction, Restriction and Combined Obstruction and Restriction
Test examples

D. The objective of the course is:

The goal of the Spirometry Training Course is to provide the student with the skills, knowledge and practical experience to effectivelyperform acceptable and repeatable spirograms for the purpose of occupational and medical surveillance of the lung function in humans.
To be able to apply knowledge to ensure the Spirometer conforms to recognized standards and performance standards
Use the correct procedure to prepare the patient
To be able to recognize poor patient technique
To be able to recognize a normal and abnormal flow volume loops

Presenter:M Van Der Westhuizen

Duration:3 Days

Time:From 08:00 – 16:00

Attendance:Certificate (Theory & Practical exam)

Price:R3910.20 payable 2 weeks before date of course

Payment:Non refundable

Venue:Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Street, Alberton (011) 869-7546

Lunch: Not provided by lodge

Please confirm all dates before you make a booking.

Note: A minimum of 10 candidates booked and paid before the course shall be presented.

Please complete registration form and fax back with deposit slip

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Registration Form for Spirometry

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Proposed dates for 2017

19-21 April 2017 / 17-19 May 2017 / 21-23June 2017
Please indicate date you are attending / Amount
3 Day Course – Last Day Exam / Please attached copy of ID / R3950.00

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Please Note:All ACTS Course are non – refundable basis, If the candidate is not able to attend the course that they’ve registered for, They are allowed to attend any acts course within the period of six months

Banking Details for Courses

Banking Details for the Course

ABSA Bank

Account – Audiometric Calibration and Training Services cc

Account No:405 876 3539

Branch-Alberton

Branch Code:63-20-05

Fax Deposit Slip and booking form to 086 538 5639

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Directions of where the course will be held (Sha-Mani Lodge)

Dear Course Candidate

Our courses are held at Sha-Mani Lodge.

For the directions of where Sha-Mani is can you please use the contact numbers below.

Presenters:Mr JGA Van Heerden / Mignon Van Der Westhuizen

Venue:30 Doncaster Street

Alberton, 1449

Tel:011 869-7546

Thanking you for your support

ACTS

Tel: 016366 7131

Fax: 086 538 5639

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Registration Form for Spirometry Refresher

 For the REFRESHER COURSE students must bring five spirometry tests to the class room to be assessed

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Proposed dates for 2017

13 June 2017
Please indicate date you are attending / Amount
1 Day Course – / Please attached copy of ID / R1600.00

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Candidate Information

Surname
First Names
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Please Note:All ACTS Course are non – refundable bases, If the candidate is not able to attend the course that they’ve registered for, They are allowed to attend any acts course within the period of six months

Banking Details for Courses

Banking Details for the Course

ABSA Bank

Account – Audiometric Calibration and Training Services cc

Account No:405 876 3539

Branch-Alberton

Branch Code:63-20-05

Fax Deposit Slip and booking form to 086 538 5639

Please confirm all dates before you make a booking.

Date: ______Sign: ______

Directions of where the course will be held (Sha-Mani Lodge)

Dear Course Candidate

Our courses are held at Sha-Mani Lodge.

For the directions of where Sha-Mani is can you please use the contact numbers below.

Presenters:Mr JGA Van Heerden / Mignon Van Der Westhuizen

Venue:30 Doncaster Street

Alberton, 1449

Tel:011 869-7546

Thanking you for your support

ACTS

Tel: 016 366 7131

Fax: 086 538 5639

Email:

Accredited by the Department of Labour andThe South African Medical Association Continuing Professional

Development Unit / CPD Accreditation No: A016/104/03/2004, A016/105/03/2004 & A016/106/03/2004

Members of cc: MD Van Heerden