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About the Course

Prepare with confidence for your Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse–Specialist (COHN-S) exam with AAOHN’s comprehensive Virtual COHN/COHN-S Review Course.

Held over four Saturdays, this interactive online program covers the major domains of occupational health nursing and follows the ABOHN Exam Outline to help you structure your study and master the core content areas.

Whether you’re preparing for certification or simply seeking to deepen your understanding of occupational health nursing, this course offers a practical, engaging learning experience with opportunities to earn 16 contact hours (CNE).

Course Dates

October 2025

Dates: October 4, 11, 18, and 25

Registration for the October 2025 course is currently full. 

November 2025

Dates: November 1, 8, 15, and 22
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT 

Cost: $500 for Members | $450 for Corporate Members | $680 for Non-Members

This course will take place fully on Zoom. A meeting invitation for each day of instruction (November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd) will be sent to all attendees leading up to the event, as well as an email with information on course materials, expectations, and contact hours.

Register

After registering, participants receive calendar invitations and Zoom links for each session, along with course materials provided prior to the first day.

What You Can Expect

  • Comprehensive Exam Review: Aligns directly with the ABOHN exam blueprint.
  • Flexible Virtual Format: Four live Saturday sessions via Zoom.
  • Interactive Learning: Includes case studies, group discussions, and pre/post-tests.
  • Practical Test Prep: Learn test-taking strategies and reinforce key concepts.
  • CNE Credit: Earn 16 contact hours through a post-course survey.

CNE

Attendees will earn 16 CNE.

Core Content Topics

  • Standards and Regulations (Part I) 
  • ​US Dept of Transportation DOT Regulations 
  • ​Assessment of Work-Related Incidents & Identification and Management of Acute Injuries and Illness  
  • ​Biologic Hazards  
  • ​Psychological and Physiological Stress 
  • ​Case Management, Workers Comp, RTW, ADA 
  • ​Teaching and Learning Principles, Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, Communicating Risk, Educational Outcome Measurement 
  • ​Disease Prevention 
  • ​Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Walk Through Survey, Safety Inspections, Environmental Monitoring, Air Quality Hierarchy of Controls 
  • ​Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
  • ​Root Cause Analysis  
  • ​Emergency Response, Disaster Management, Other Safety Hazards, Personal Safety, Bioterrorism 
  • ​Chemical Hazards 
  • ​Medical Surveillance, Documentation, Occupational Health Records 
  • ​Physical Hazards  
  • ​Respiratory Safety 

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the roles and functions of occupational health nurses.
  • Apply principles of ergonomics, case management, epidemiology, and toxicology.
  • Interpret legislation and federal standards relevant to occupational health.
  • Identify key topics for successful COHN and COHN-S exam preparation.

Learning Outcome

  • 85% of OHNs who complete this course will report that it provided them with the tools needed to prepare for the ABOHN exam.

Recommended Resources

The following resources are offered by AAOHN to assist the learner with their study preparation for the examination. These are not required products for participation in the course.

The Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing: AAOHN Core Curriculum - 5th Edition is a recommended resource that may compliment the education offered at the workshop. This textbook is a must-have resource for OHN professionals at every career stage, offering comprehensive insights and essential knowledge in occupational health. Purchase your copy today at newly discounted rates of $175 for AAOHN members and $225 for non-members. 

The COHN/COHN-S Online Certification Practice Test offers the learner 400 practice test questions as a supplementary study tool for ABOHN certification exams in occupational health nursing. The question bank of practice test questions will assess current knowledge and provide a baseline of knowledge for certification exam preparation. Rationale and feedback are given with every question, as well as a score summary and overall test review.

The AAOHN Online Game  is an excellent tool to assess your knowledge in all areas of occupational health. The fast paced game offers a fresh way to sharpen your skill. You'll earn points in each of six categories by answering over 200 multiple choice questions. Compete against yourself and test your knowledge as a final review before sitting for the certification exam. There is an 80% minimum passing score needed to complete the course. Learners may restart the course for multiple attempts as needed.

 

Accreditation Statement

The American Association of Occupational Health Nursing (AAOHN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Disclosure Statement

No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies exist for anyone in a position to control content of this activity, including planners, planning committee members, presenters/instructors, authors, and content reviewers.