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These workshops are modeled after our successful online review courses for the CIH exam.

The workshops are offered for those who prefer a short intense course provided in a traditional classroom environment. 

Course Benefits

  • Comprehensive. This course covers both content and test taking strategies for the certification exam offered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
  • Small, interactive classes.  We want you to be able to participate with our instructors.
  • In person. Our instructors create a learning environment where you get personal attention and have opportunities to ask questions.
  • Recordings. Review the class topics after you go home - as many times as you want.
  • Practice time. Apply what you learn to problems in class.  Feedback and solutions given during the following session.
  • Excellent instructors. Our certified instructors have experience in this field and in teaching.
  • Lunch. We provide it so you can focus on studying.
  • Individual tutoring.  Our instructor(s) will work with you to make arrangements.
  • Fulfills ABIH Ethics Requirement.
  • Premium Membership. One year access to our forums, study question library, podcasts and more. Learn more.
  • Guaranteed success. We guarantee you will pass your certification exam.

Support continues well beyond the course. - We continue to answer questions and help with your studies beyond the completion of the course.  Our goal is to help you succeed.

Materials Provided

  • Course notebook with a hard copy of all lectures provided at the beginning of the course.  Format is 3 slides on the left side with room for notes on the right.
  • Lunch is provided unless specified otherwise in the workshop listing. (See Dates and Registration.)
  • An exam-approved TI-30XS Multiview™ calculator. All in-class work will be done with this calculator. 
  • Recorded lectures to download and review after the workshop.

ABIH / BCSP Points

Our courses meet the requirements for ABIH CM hours and BCSP COC points.  

ABIH has previously awarded CM credit for this event.  The current event contains 28 hours which can be claimed for CM (Certification Maintenance) credit.  

The BCSP provides 4.0 COC (Continuance of Certification) points.

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Dates and Registration Fees

Click on the dates below to see specific details, fees, and registration information.

DateVenueState
Jul 9, 2012 - Jul 12, 2012St. Louis areaMO
Sep 17, 2012 - Sep 20, 2012Boston AreaMA
Oct 7, 2012 - Oct 11, 2012Dubai, UAEDubai

Classes typically meet from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday with a one hour break for lunch which is provided.

Enroll in a 4-Day Workshop and receive the Online Review Course for only $595!

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Reference Package

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We offer an optional reference package for our participants at a discounted cost of $545.00. (Note: clients outside the United States will be responsible for paying all shipping and tariff costs. Contact us for estimates.)

View additional reference materials that may be helpful in preparing for the CIH exam.

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Agenda

Our philosophy on exam preparation is to be sure our clients understand the fundamental issues in each subject.  The exam is tough.  Participants prepared to answer the fundamental questions can devote more time to the advanced questions on each subject. Individual experience provides the knowledge to answer more advanced questions.

 

Day 1

  • Introduction
  • Ethics
  • Mathematics
  • Basic Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

Day 2

  • Radiation
  • Ventilation
  • Toxicology
  • Epidemiology

Day 3

  • Air Sampling Instrumentation
  • Community Exposure
  • Ergonomics & Thermal Stress
  • Biohazards
  • Non-engineering Controls

Day 4

  • Noise
  • Management
  • Health Risk Analysis
  • Work Environments
  • Final Exam

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Course Objectives

Participants will complete a comprehensive review course consisting of relevant topics included on the CIH exam administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Participants successfully completing the CIH Exam Workshop should expect to be able to pass the comprehensive industrial hygiene exam administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) provided they sit for the exam within 1 year of completing the course.

Successful completion of the ABIH comprehensive industrial hygiene exam is not required to receive a certificate of completion.


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Prerequisites

Participants will benefit the most from this class if they have:

  1. completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a physical science, engineering, or health and safety program, and
  2. have at least 4 years professional experience in the health and safety field.

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) requires candidates to have completed a 4-year degree in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or sanitary engineering, physics or an ABET accredited program in industrial hygiene or safety is required.  For more information, see ABIH Guidelines.

 

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Calculators

We provide you with an exam-approved calculator so you will be well-prepared when you sit for your exam.

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Guarantee

If you meet the conditions below and do not pass your exam, you may take the online course at no cost provided the course is offered and space is available.  Conditions:

  1. You must complete the course.
  2. You must take the exam within 12 months of completing the workshop.
  3. You must mail a copy of your exam results notification to Bowen EHS, Inc. within 30 days of receiving the results.

Support continues well beyond the course.  We continue to answer questions and help with your studies beyond the completion of the course.  Our goal is to help you succeed.

 

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Course Director

Russell Bowen, CIH, CSP is the director and lead instructor for this workshop. Mr. Bowen has extensive experience providing exam review and fundamental health and safety courses. He is committed to ensuring you receive the highest quality instruction and are well prepared after the course. His support extends well beyond the dates of instruction.

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Disclosures

Bowen EHS, Inc. earns a profit on materials sold through our online bookstore.  Some of these materials may be discussed during our courses.

Russell Bowen, President of Bowen EHS, Inc., owns a small number of shares in a publicly traded safety equipment manufacturer.  This company may be discussed during our courses.

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Last Updated on Thursday, Mar 08, 2012