Ear Care & Irrigation Training
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Delivery Method: Face-to-face A full day of extensive course on ear assessment, care and irrigation using a machine irrigator. This course is in line with the national recommended standard in ear irrigation technique. It involves theory, practical demonstration and assessment of the participants. A document competency will be provided to further develop skills until full competency is gained.
Course outline:
- Professional and legal responsibilities
- Infection Control issues
- Developing skills and competency
- Understanding the indications and contra-indications of ear irrigation
- Complete ear examination using an Otoscope
- Understanding different types of ear conditions
- Strategies in removing ear wax - including olive oil drops
- Administration of drugs/medicine in the ear
- Preparing and assembling the ear irrigator
- Step-bystep ear irrigation
- Post examination of the ear
- Documentation and reporting
- Referral for further treatment
- Practical demonstration
