One day workshop.

Nurse, Nurse Practitioner

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This Ear Care training course is intended to give the practitioner more confidence when dealing with ear problems. The knowledge gained from this day enables safer practice which can reduce patient discomfort, speed up resolution and make referrals more appropriate. It enables nurses to take a more active role in the prevention of ear problems, thus saving general practitioner consulting time and prescribing costs.

The course material and content have been developed by nurse practitioners at Rotherham Primary Ear Care Centre. The practitioners at the centre have been recognized nationally for excellence in care, innovation and evidence based practice.

Please note:
If you have not previously had any experience of ear irrigation, it will be necessary for you to have supervised practice following this Study Day

• To give an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the ear and the need for preventative care, including patient education and advice
• To demonstrate the safe and proficient use of basic aural care instruments for the removal of wax, aural toilet and ear irrigation
• To reflect on accountability, documentation and the management of change in relation to ear care
• To give a better understanding of people with hearing loss and to consider the patient holistically when providing ear care

• Anatomy and Physiology of ear
• Assessing a normal ear to enable clinician to identify abnormal pathology
• Management of wax – safe irrigation – patient education
• Clinical skill - practical
• Common ear problems and prescribing
• Clinical governance – infection control, waste management, managing risk, accountability and documentation

Through pre-assessment, supervision through day and end of day quiz. A competency document will be provided for clinicians to complete with a registered practitioner who has undertaken formal ear care training and undertakes ear care skills on a frequent basis (at least weekly).