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Course Cost
£595+VAT
Ear Wax Removal – Irrigation Only Course- 1 day
Enhance your Audiological skills with our specialised Ear Wax Removal – Irrigation Only Course. This intensive, hands-on training is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding and practical expertise in ear irrigation techniques, using real clients from our clinics to ensure you receive authentic experience.
We maintain small class sizes to provide personalised instruction, and you can choose from various types of irrigation equipment to best suit your professional needs. This course is especially beneficial for Audiologists who are looking to complement their existing wax removal methods with irrigation skills.
This course is an excellent opportunity to refine your capabilities, ensuring you provide safe and effective ear care, broaden your services, and enhance client satisfaction. Join us to become a leader in comprehensive aural health management.
Importantly, this course has been designed to comply with the current British Society of Audiology (BSA) Practice Guidance in Aural Care (Ear Wax Removal), co-written by one of our own tutors, Sarah Riches.
This course is aimed at:-
Audiologists already skilled in otoscopy and who may already be performing wax removal by other methods and wish to add irrigation to their service. Delegates must be working in the field of Audiology as a Registered Audiologist or under the supervision of a Registered Audiologist, or in a related medical role e.g. ENT or practice nurse.
Course feedback
“Julia was approachable and friendly and practicing the irrigation with her supervision made me feel more at ease.”
By the end of the course, you will be equipped to:
· Accurately recognise and describe ear anatomy, physiology, and common ear conditions, applying this knowledge to enhance your aural care practices.
· Clearly define and expand your scope of practice in aural care, with the ability to recognise situations that necessitate referrals.
· Critically evaluate and choose between different types of equipment, understanding their operating principles and any contraindications associated with wax removal procedures.
· Assess the effectiveness of various cerumenolytics in conjunction with irrigation techniques.
· Confidently and safely perform ear wax removal using irrigation and instrumentation, adhering to the latest recognised best practice guidelines in professional aural care.
· Reflect on and apply the critical aspects of obtaining consent, meticulous documentation, and managing ongoing ear care effectively.
Prerequisites
2) Delegates must be working in the field of Audiology as a Registered Audiologist or under the supervision of a Registered Audiologist, or in a related medical role e.g. ENT or practice nurse.
Course Tutors
Chris Cartwright
For all things Audiology, Chris offers a level of expertise, experience and wisdom not many can match in his field. His passion for learning is infectious, igniting a flame of curiosity in the hearts of his students. He fosters an environment of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging his students to question, explore, and discover for themselves. A great people person, his influence and impact in the hearing healthcare world is huge.
Sarah Riches
With many years of teaching and assessing students of Audiology in clinical, further and higher education settings, Sarah has the talent to recognise the needs and learning styles of each individual under her guidance. She empowers her students to reach beyond their perceived boundaries, by guiding them with patience and empathy every step of the way. She has an open and friendly manner of teaching with a unique way of explaining complicated topics that help our students leave with a new found confidence.
Sarah also co-wrote the current BSA wax removal guidelines.
Julia Rogers
Julia has a calm, warm, but thorough teaching style that inspires delegates to want to learn more, explaining information in a way that’s easy to understand and absorb. Overall, as a trainer/assessor she is not just a source of knowledge but also a beacon of kindness and support. Her friendly demeanour, combined with genuine care leaves a lasting impact on our students
Other Courses of Interest
2 Day Wax Removal Course Micro Suction, Irrigation and Instrumentation
Ear Wax Removal Refresher Training – Theory and Practice
Earway Pro Training
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