Ear Care - MC0014
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This masterclass is available for commissioning, please contact the email below.
*Due to the current commissioning processes, please enquire if/when this course is running. This can be directly commissioned if your organisation requires a bespoke delivery.
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
Start TBC
Sector
Health and Social Care
- 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
