BioAcoustic Basics Technician Course

The BioAcoustic Technician Workshop is a prerequisite for the 5 day Professional Seminar; (provided to advanced professionals or for those who want to prepare as a BioAcoustic Practitioner). This workshop is designed to acquaint the student with the introduction and background of Human BioAcoustic Biology. Using individualized self-instruction and step-by-step guidelines, the information will prepare the student to perform computerized vocal assessments and create management reports.

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Purpose

This course is required to advance to the Professional course. BioAcoustic Basics Technician Course is designed to acquaint the participant with the Sound Health online work station, otherwise known as “The Portal.”

In this course, participants have the opportunity to learn: to generate reports using the Sound Health Portal, to evaluate relevance, and to work with wave file architectures. Frequency correlates are not included in the BioAcoustic Basics course (this is taught in the Professional Seminar). Once fully trained, a BioAcoustic Technician can generate a report in about 15 – 20 minutes. Fully trained BioAcoustic Technicians typically charge $30 – $50 per report and can purchase Sound Health products at wholesale prices and Public Version software.

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Technician Level

This level includes software.

The Technician level participants receive 365 uses of the necessary software*: Abacus, Muscles and Nutritional Consultant. You also have the ability to subscribe to Technician level access of our Sound Health Portal. Submission of monthly reports is highly encouraged.

Please be aware that software works only on Windows operating systems. In order to use with MAC, you can talk to a computer technician about installing a Windows partition. Here is one article that might help.

*All software is good for 365 uses and will be reactivated as needed, if yearly dues are paid.

Computer Skills & Internet Connection Required

Come prepared!

In order to participate in the online classes, the basic computer skills and an internet connection is required. High school level math skills will also be necessary. When students enroll and do not have the necessary skills, they are unable to take full advantage of the educational opportunities and can be a distraction to other students. Prior to class, brush up your computer skills by going to www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/.

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Costs

The Guest level course is a free introductory course. The Technician level is $450 (plus applicable tax), which covers 365 uses of registered software. You must have the appropriate microphone.

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Refund Policy

Refund issued to original payee with written request only.  If received more than 60 days prior to class starting date we will issue a full refund.  If between 15-60 days prior, 50% refund.  Within 14 days prior, NO refund.  You may apply the entire amount paid to a future class if taken within one year of payment.  If we cancel class, you will be entitled to a full refund unless you have received your class materials, in which case you can reschedule for any future class.

Deposits are subject to the same policy.

Refunds are NOT possible after you have received and registered your software.