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Ear Care - MC0014
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This masterclass is available for commissioning, please contact the email below.

This session is aimed at nurses new to undertaking ear care consultations and reviews. It will cover the assessment of the patients ear symptoms and the management options for those with excessive cerumen.

*To apply please make a note of the course delivery dates, click on apply now and choose the application link for the correct starting month.*

The topics covered include the following:

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the ear
  • Accountability and legalities
  • Assessment of the patient with ear symptoms
  • Common ear conditions
  • Hearing pathways
  • How to use an otoscope to examine ears
  • Identification of red flags and referral
  • Undertaking the ear care consultation and documentation
  • When to perform ear irrigation and alternative therapies
  • Infection control of Ear care equipment and its safe use

If you have any questions or queries about this masterclass please contact us via email at nsbackoffice@northumbria.ac.uk


Course Information

Award Type Certificate of Attendance

Mode of Study
Masterclass

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Sector
Health and Social Care

Entry Requirements Key Learning Outcomes Fees and Funding Enquiries

  • Registered nurses
  • Registered nursing associates
  • Registered midwives
  • Health care assistants

Promote high quality, specialist training that is consistent with national policy recommendations and programme requirements.

£125 open to self funders or employer payment

If you have any questions or queries about this masterclass please contact us via email at nsbackoffice@northumbria.ac.uk


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