CIH Online will prepare you for the ABIH CIH Exam. This 19 module comprehensive course reviews all the topics covered on the exam and gives you a convenient way to self-pace your study with 24-hour access to online courses.
About the Course
CIH Online was designed to prepare the practicing industrial hygienist for the Certified Industrial Hygiene Exam by providing students with:
•24-hour access to lectures and learning materials
•Expert instructor led content
•Supports graduate education for health and safety programs
Course Format
This course was designed by experts in Industrial Hygiene who have extensive experience in teaching and tutoring industrial hygiene graduate students and professionals. The comprehensive prep course is offered 100% online. It's built to accommodate your schedule and to allow you to study in a way that works best for you!
The CIH Online courses meet the requirements for ABIH CM hours and BCSP COC Points.
This comprehensive course is eligible for 45.5 IH contact hours and 2 IH Ethics contact hours.
This course is available for 4.5 COC (Continuance of Certification) points through the BCSP.
FOR CREDIT: After viewing each module and completing its evaluation, you must complete the CIH Online post-assessment to receive credit for this course.
Test Practice Package - Optional
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Course Syllabus
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This course is designed to make it easy and convenient for you to adequately prepare for the Certification Exam and earn your "CIH". People prepare differently and in doing so, we encourage you to take your time completing each of the 17 modules that cover the wide array of tested topics.
Module 1: Basic Math & Science
Module 2: Industrial Hygiene Chemistry
Module 3: Industrial Hygiene Air Pollution
Module 4: Regulations, Standards and Guidelines
Module 5: Sampling for Gases and Vapors
Module 6: Ventilation
Module 7: Safety Management
Module 8: Professional Ethics (Meets 2 hour ABIH requirement for Ethics Training)
Module 9: Thermal Stress
Module 10: Non-ionizing Radiation
Module 11: Industrial Noise and Noise Control
Module 12: Calibration
Module 13: Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protections
Module 14: Ionizing Radiation
Module 15: Biohazards
Module 16: Aerosol Sampling
Module 17: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Module 18: Laser Safety
Module 19: Toxicology
Recommended Background
Participants will get the most out of this course if they have:
1. Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a physical science, engineering, or environmental health or occupational health and safety program, and
2. At least 2-4 years professional experience in the health and safety field
The American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) requires candidates to have met certain prerequisites prior to taking the CIH exam.
For more information visit ABIH Guidelines.Content Independence Statement
This course is funded through an educational grant from Pinnacol Assurance of Colorado. The content was developed independently by contributing faculty and experts and has undergone peer review by CIH members in the Colorado occupational safety and industrial hygiene community. All materials appear with permission of the author(s). The opinions expressed are those of the faculty and are not to be construed as those of the publisher.
Target Audience
CIH Online is appropriate for industrial hygienists, safety and occupational health professionals, who have met the prerequisites and are preparing for the certification exam or maintaining certification in industrial hygiene.
Built for Success
We built this course for you to succeed. Once you're registered, you will be granted 24/7 access for an entire year, allowing you to study for up to 2 exams if you do not pass the first attempt. The materials are meant to be self-paced so you can view lectures at your convenience and review as many times as you need. It is recommended you use the recommended materials listed below to supplement your preparation.