North West School of Audiology – AURAL CARE COURSE – Wax removal using microsuction, irrigation and tools

Accredited by the British Society of Audiology

2 dates available:  Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5^{th of} April

Friday the 9^th and Saturday the 10^th of May 2025

What this course covers

• Review of anatomy and physiology of the ear.
• Otoscopy to identify ear conditions including types of  cerumen, infections and other conditions affecting the structure and function of the outer and middle ear.
• Equipment and infection control
• Safe removal of cerumen and other objects from the ear canal
• Practical sessions using otoscope, head loupe, microscope, endoscope, microsuction, portable suction, water irrigation, curettes, Jobson-Horne, forceps and other tools.
• Setting up a wax removal service

This will be delivered by

• Wax Removal Consultants,
• Aural Care Nurse
• Audiology advanced practitioners

Course cost will be £695 for the 2 days and there is a limit of 12 participants to ensure practical session time.

Requirement of attending the course is Audiology qualification with a minimum of one year post qualification clinical experience.

You will be expected to gain competencies following the course under supervision. If you are unable to gain competencies at your own place of work, please contact the organiser for further details and cost.

To apply for a place or for more information please contact: Kathryn Lewis, Secretary NWSA
Lewiskathryn02@gmail.com or nwsa2000@outlook.com