Prepare for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH® ) exam with this comprehensive Bowen EHS® online review course.
Classes meet twice a week for 8 weeks.
Earn 3.2 CEUs or 32 Contact Hours
Earn an additional 0.2 CEUs or 2 Ethics Contact Hours with the Ethics Collection.
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CIH Online Review Details
Syllabus
Purpose
The primary purpose of the course is to provide participants with the necessary framework to pass the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) exam administered by the Board for Global EHS credentialing (BGC).
Successful completion of the course requirements is expected to result in participants’ increased ability to: (a) pass the CIH exam; (b) perform integral mathematical and scientific functions/equations; (c) identify, assess, and control workplace health hazards.
Credit
This course contains 32 hours of instruction. 3.2 CEUs are offered for this course.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
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Course Expectations:
- Lectures are held two (2) times per week for 8 weeks and last 2 hours each. The lectures are conducted live and are available as recordings for streaming and download the day after the live lecture is conducted. In addition to weekly presentations, participants will be expected to complete multiple-choice quizzes. Other practice activities may be assigned or suggested by the instructor. These activities are designed to engage participants and assist in the retention of presented information.
- A homework password will be given at the end of each lecture. Homework will be completed outside of class and reviewed at the beginning of the next live lecture.
- Recordings of all class lectures and access to all course activities are available for up to one full year from the course start date through the Bowen EHS® Learning Center. Mac and PC users have the option to download the recordings to keep and use after the course has closed.
Lecture No | Topic |
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CIH 01 | Introduction |
CIH 02 | Mathematics and Statistics |
CIH 03 | Basic Science |
CIH 04 | Analytical Chemistry |
CIH 05 | Air Sampling Instrumentation |
CIH 06 | Radiation |
CIH 07 | Ventilation Part 1 |
CIH 08 | Ventilation Part 2 |
CIH 09 | Toxicology |
CIH 10 | Work Environments |
CIH 11 | Community Exposure |
CIH 12 | Ergonomics Thermal Stress |
CIH 13 | Biohazards Non-engineering Controls |
CIH 14 | Noise Training and Management |
CIH 15 | Health Risk Analysis Epidemiology |
CIH 16 | Final Review |
Course Objectives
Participants who successfully complete all course requirements will be able to:
- Solve basic chemistry problems.
- Describe basic IH analytical methods.
- Describe the sources and hazards of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
- Define basic toxicology terms.
- Define basic epidemiology terms.
- Describe basic IH sampling methods.
- Describe risk factors and control strategies associated with common MSDs.
- Identify Thermal Stressors and perform basic heat stress calculations.
- Describe the elements of a biosafety program.
- Describe the effects of exposure to noise and how to control it.
- Describe the basics of occupational exposure limits.
- Implement an effective exam preparation strategy.
Materials Provided
- Course notebook with a hard copy of all lectures provided at the beginning of the course.
- Online access to recorded lectures, virtual classroom and homework for one year from the course start date.
- Access to The Companion Toolkit and OEHS Webinars through the Bowen EHS® Learning Center for one year or more (commencing on the date of the paid registration).
- TI-30XS Multiview™ calculator. All in-class work will be done with this calculator.
Proprietary Interest
Bowen EHS may have a proprietary interest in the products, instruments, devices, services or materials discussed in this course.
Requirements
Participants will benefit most from this course if they:
- determined they are eligible to take the CIH certification exam,
- completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a physical science, engineering, or health and safety program, and
- have at least 4 years of professional experience in the health and safety field.
For more information, see CIH Certification - BGC.
Completion Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion for this course, participants are required to do the following:
- Listen to each of the lectures (participate live or review recorded lectures).
- Score 70% or higher on all homework assignments.
- Score at least a 70% or higher on the Bowen EHS final exam.
- Complete the course evaluation.
No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.
Computer Requirements
The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom. For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.
Pricing
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Course Schedule and Registration
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2025-01 CIH Review - starts January 13, 2025
- payment must be received by this date
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Days of Week | Mondays / Wednesdays | Tuesdays / Thursdays |
Times | 8:00pm - 10:00pm (20:00 - 22:00) ET | 6:00pm - 8:00pm (18:00 - 20:00) ET |
Live Instruction | Jan 13, 2025 - Mar 5, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 - Mar 6, 2025 |
Course Access until | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Registration will open by Sunday, September 15, 2024.
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