Dangerous Decibels Online Education Training

Dangerous Decibels® is a public health collaboration designed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) by changing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of school-aged children. Trained Dangerous Decibels® Educators go into classrooms around the world and present the 50-minute highly interactive Dangerous Decibels® Program, with the goal of creating positive hearing health behavior change.

By completing this self-paced Dangerous Decibels® Online Training, you will have the opportunity to achieve a certificate of completion and become a Dangerous Decibels® Educator. 11 interactive modules will introduce you to the science of sound and hearing, how ears can break, safe and dangerous sound, and strategies to hear for a lifetime. The training will enable you to access and learn the Dangerous Decibels Program and prepare and equip you to deliver the interactive program to youth in your schools and communities.

Learn more about the Dangerous Decibels Classroom Program
How the Online Educator Training Works
Preview the modules
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John Brigande, Ph.D. shares his involvement with the Dangerous Decibels program and welcomes you to the online training.
Learn How the Online Training Works

A Global Appeal

The Dangerous Decibels presentation is given across the globe!

  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • United States (including Alaska and Hawaii)
Dangerous Decibels World Map

Patrick Blake

I could pause and return to where I left off - which made it all possible!

Shamsiya Budd

The questions along the way gave me confidence that I could do it.

Susan Chen

The training was fun and easy. The instructors really made it engaging!

Modules

The full online Dangerous Decibels Educator Training consists of the following modules:

1. How Common is the ProblemNoise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus affects people of all ages.
2. The Science of SoundExplore how sound is created and the physical properties that make each sound unique.
3. The Science of HearingLearn the anatomy of our ears, how we hear and how loud sound can break our ears.
4. Safe or    DangerousSound makes our lives vibrant, but it can also be dangerous.
5. Strategies to Hear for a LifetimeFollowing three simple strategies can help you to hear for a lifetime.
6. Dangerous Decibels Program in ActionEnjoy a video of the classroom program and learn delivery details from the Program Guide.
7. Dangerous Decibels Program Walk-ThroughThe classroom program — let’s break it down into a few manageable steps!
8. Connecting with Your AudiencePractice and learning to connect with your audience is key to a successful and fun experience.
9. Extending Your ReachUsing boosters such as Jolene, will extend the Dangerous Decibels messaging into your community.
10. ResourcesAll the Dangerous Decibels resources in one place for easy access in the future.
11. Course Wrap-UpCelebrate your accomplishments!

11. Beyond the ClassroomChange hearing health behavior in your own community.

6. Dangerous Decibels InterventionWhy it is effective in changing knowledge, attitudes, and intended behaviors.
7. Classroom  ProgramThe classroom program — let’s break it down into a few manageable steps!
8. Program Delivery Practical MattersYou can successfully deliver the Dangerous Decibels program by being prepared.
9. Connecting with StudentsConnecting with your audience is the key to a fun and smooth presentation.

10. Are You  ReadyOur checklist will help you to be ready. So will a little practice!