Ear Irrigation Update for Registered Nurses & HCAs

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Course Date: 20 November 2019, 09:30 - 12:30

Course Leader: Zoe Rawles BN BSc Dip(Ear Care)

Duration of Course: 3 hours

Location: Medical Education Centre, Warwick Hospital

Price: £67.00 per Delegate

Who should attend / Prerequisites

This update is for HCAs and Nurses who have previously completed a recognised Ear Care course and are experienced in Ear Irrigation. Updates are recommended for all healthcare workers who have completed the initial training and who are irrigating ears regularly.

Course Objectives

Participants will be able to:
Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the ear
Understand the prevention of ear problems
Describe the correct decontamination of equipment
Correctly document procedures relating to ear care
Undertake ear care safely within the boundaries and limits of their professional competence, responsibility and accountability
Update their competence record consistent with their individual level of skill and knowledge

Course Programme

Revision - anatomy and physiology of the ear.

Common ear conditions.

Theory of irrigation.

Contraindications.

Decontamination of equipment.

Practical workshops as required for:

Otoscopy
Instrumentation
Irrigation

Trainer Profile

Zoe Rawles BN BSc Dip(Ear Care)