Ear Care Workshop for HCAs - M&K Update
Next course dates available
Overview
A practical ear care course for Healthcare Support Workers. Develop safe practice in ear irrigation (syringing) which attracts a high level of litigation.
Content
Review of anatomy and physiology
Examination of the ear using an otoscope
Common ear problems
foreign bodies
earache
infection
earwax blockage (cerumen impaction)
Ear irrigation (formally known as Ear Syringing)
Aims and outcomes
Be able to correctly use an otoscope for examining the ear.
Understand treatment of minor ear problems using best practice rationales.
Correctly irrigate an ear for cerumen impaction and be aware of the complications.
Booking information:
Course dates
Please note that further dates for this course will be released as they become available.
How to apply for funding and apply for this course
Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: Funding Request MS Form
The Training Hub will review and respond to your funding request. If funding is approved, it will be your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend, we will provide the instructions to do this. Applications will be reviewed in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at hwetraininghub@nhs.net.
Please note, you will need to send us your booking confirmation within 1 week of your funding being approved as places are limited. Failure to do this will result in your funding being withdrawn and you will need to reapply.
Course cost
The approximate course per delegate is: £170
If your funding request is approved the Training Hub will cover the full cost of this course.