CIH

Certified Industrial Hygienist

A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is an individual who has met the minimum requirements for education and experience, and through examination, has demonstrated a minimum level of knowledge and skills. The CIH Exam Preparation training focuses on targeting and applying the principles and theories required to pass the CIH examination. This exam preparation course is specifically tailored to prepare participants for the American Board of Industrial Hygiene’s (ABIH) CIH exam, which ultimately leads to CIH certification.

Target Audience

Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) professionals looking to level up their career by becoming certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).

Course Prerequisites

  • An Academic Degree
  • Specific IH Coursework
  • Professional Level IH Experience
  • Professional References

Course Outline

Coursework includes following topics:

  • Introduction, Ethics
  • Mathematics, Basic Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Radiation
  • Ventilation
  • Epidemiology
  • Toxicology
  • Air Sampling Instrumentation
  • Community Exposure
  • Ergonomics, Thermal Stress
  • Biohazards, Non-engineering Controls
  • Noise, Training & Management
  • Health Risk Analysis, Work Environments
  • Final Review

Learning Outcomes

Successful learners will be able to:

  • Interpret exam blueprints
  • Determine readiness for taking the CIH Examination
  • Identify knowledge gaps to develop an individual study plan and ensure exam success
  • Obtain answers to questions about core exam materials
  • Be familiar with resources available to prepare for the exam
  • Be able utilize information about certification requirements and scoring procedures for test preparation

Assessment Methodology

CIH examination contains 180 multiple choice questions and takes 5 hours to complete.  Examinations are closed book and accessing external reference materials during examination is not permitted.  

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CIH examination contains 180 multiple choice questions and takes 5 hours to complete.  Examinations are closed book and accessing external reference materials during examination is not permitted.

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