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This 8 week online course allows you to prepare for the CIH exam without having to travel.  Take your time and save money.  This course is offered with multiple class times and recorded sessions so you can easily fit this into your schedule.

Class Dates

Click on a set of dates to register/find out more.

Date
Jan 16, 2012 - Mar 8, 2012
Jul 16, 2012 - Sep 13, 2012

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).
  • No travel. Save money and hassle. (Flights, driving, lodging, scheduling, etc.)
  • Excellent instructors. Our certified instructors have experience in this field and in teaching.
  • Live lectures. Ask questions and participate in real time.
  • Recordings. You can listen and view lectures at any time. Recordings are available for one full year from the course start date. (Access to recordings can be extended beyond one year for a $50 convenience fee.)
  • Easier absorption. Lectures spread out over several weeks makes it easier to pay attention during class.
  • Practice. Apply what you learn to the homework problems.  Feedback and solutions given during the following lecture.
  • Individual tutoring.  Our instructor(s) will work with you to make arrangements.
  • Fulfills ABIH Ethics Requirement. The class dates are set so that you complete the ethics requirement in time to apply for the next exam period.
  • 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.
  • Online access to recorded lectures, virtual classroom, and homework for one year from the course start date.
  • One year Premium Membership to the Bowen EHS Resource Center (commencing on the start date of the course).
  • An exam-approved TI-30XS Multiview™ calculator. All in-class work will be done with this calculator.

 

ABIH/BCSP Points

The ABIH has approved this course for 6.35 IH CM (Certification Maintenance) points and 0.33 IH Ethics CM points. The course is available for 4.18 COC (Continuance of Certification) points through the BCSP.

 

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Reference Material Package

We offer an optional reference material package for our clients at an additional cost of $545.00. (Note: clients outside the United States will be responsible for paying all shipping costs for this reference material package. Contact Bowen EHS for shipping estimates.)

  • Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, edited by Barbara Plog
  • Industrial-Occupational Hygiene Calculations: A Professional Reference by James H. Stewart et. al.
  • CIHprep V9.0 by DataChem Software

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

 

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Syllabus

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

Lectures are held two (2) times per week and last 2 hours each. Days and times are listed below and follow Daylight Savings Time for the US, Canada and Mexico.  All times are listed in Eastern Time Zone, USA. Please see the calendar for specific times and days.

Recorded sessions are always available to view and/or download in case you miss or want to review a particular subject, for one full year from the course start date.  (Access to recordings can be extended beyond one year for a $50 convenience fee.) Below are the lecture topics covered in this review.

 

Lecture NoTopic
CIH 01 Introduction
CIH 02 Ethics
CIH 03 Mathematics
CIH 04 Basic Science
CIH 05 Analytical Chemistry
CIH 06 Radiation
CIH 07 Ventilation
CIH 08 Toxicology
CIH 09 Epidemiology
CIH 10 Air Sampling Instrumentation
CIH 11 Community Exposure
CIH 12 Ergonomics
Thermal Stress
CIH 13 Biohazards
Non-engineering Controls
CIH 14 Noise
Management
CIH 15 Health Risk Analysis
Work Environments
CIH 16 Final Review

 

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Course Objectives

Participants successfully completing the CIH Online Review Course should be able to achieve a score of 70% or better on the comprehensive final exam administered at the end of the online review course.

In addition to achieving a score of 70% or better on the CIH Online Review Course final exam, participants 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

Clients 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. 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 the 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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Completion Requirements

Clients are required to complete the following list of items within 30 days after the course ends to receive a certificate of completion for the course:

  1. Listen to each of the 16 lectures (participate live or review recorded lectures)
  2. Submit all homework assignments
  3. Score at least a 70% or higher on the multiple choice final exam.

Clients who do not meet the completion requirements will receive a certificate of participation.

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Guarantee

If you meet the conditions below and do not pass your exam, you may repeat 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 online course.
  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 answer questions and help with your studies beyond the completion of the course.  Our goal is to help you succeed. 

 

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Registration Fee

Previous Bowen EHS Participants: Receive a 15% discount on this registration fee!1

Early Registration

All prices are in US Dollars and are valid until 14 days before the start of the course.

Where Individual Price
(US Dollars)		 Price as a part of a group2
Clients in the USA or Canada 1095.00 995.00 each
Clients outside of the USA and Canada 1195.00 1095.00 each
Clients taking the CIH Exam Workshop 595.003 N/A
Regular Registration
Where Individual Price
(US Dollars)		 Price as a part of a group2
Clients in the USA or Canada 1145.00 1045.00 each
Clients outside of the USA and Canada 1245.00 1145.00 each
Clients taking the CIH Exam Workshop 595.003 N/A
  1. Previous Participants - Valid for in-person workshops or online review participants only. Please include your last course name and dates in your payment form. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
  2. Group - A group is made up of two or more people who decide to take the same class at the same time. These can be friends, associates, or coworkers. Please let us know who is in your group when you register. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
  3. Combination Package - enroll in a CIH Exam Workshop and this online review course and save up to $600 for this course. Just write a note indicating you want the combination package on your payment form and include the additional funds with your payment.  This is an excellent way to review the information in an intense personal workshop and follow up with an extended review before the exam. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Computer Requirements

Our online classrooms support Windows and are powered by eLecta Live.  You'll need the following:

  • Internet access
  • Permission to install a small program

You can test and prepare each computer you plan to use by clicking the button below. If the test does not work, you may need to work with your IT department to allow access through your company's firewall.

Test your system now and click the Enter the Test Room button when you see it.

View Specific Requirements [CIH Online Review]

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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 Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011