TJ Audiology – BSA Certificate in Otoscopy & Impression Taking Under 5

Available to qualified audiologists, teachers of the deaf, educational audiologists or those who have completed the BSA impression-taking course (over 5 years) and will be required to take impressions on children (under 5 years) in their work environment. Delegates will need an agreed supervisor to continue training/supervision in their work environment.

This 1-day BSA accredited course by TJ Audiology will take place at Sonic Earmould laboratories in Newbury and will include:

• A review of individual impression-taking techniques to BSA standards
• Anatomical and physical differences associated with children in relation to otoscopy, impression-taking and mould choice.
• Interaction with care givers and children, including appropriate brace positions
• Demonstration and practice with different types of equipment appropriate for use with young children
• Earmould manufacture contracts and impression-taking requirements for children according to national guidelines

A certificate will be awarded upon full attendance of the course, with successful completion of both the written and practical assessment on the day, or as homework.

Scope of Practice

This one-day training course is for delegates who already have experience in impression taking in older children/adults and/or who have completed the BSA certificate in impression-taking (over 5 years).

This course does not prepare delegates to carry out impressions where contraindications exist, and/or if there is any doubt about whether the procedure should continue. In such cases referral must be made to a suitably qualified audiological or medical professional.

Overview

The course is largely practical, and will concentrate on practical techniques and
considerations towards taking impressions in children and infants. There will be some theoretical components, including anatomy and physiology and earmould acoustics. Two assessed components (practical assessment and ongoing practice competency in the workplace) are included in the course and delegates will be required to pass both elements in order to achieve the certificate.

Aims & Learning Outcomes

• To undertake otoscopy and impression-taking safely and according to BSA procedure
• To recognise conditions of the ear and refer accordingly
• To recognise responsibility to adhere to scope of practice and insurance/liability
• To communicate effectively with clients and/or their families/carers, including those with hearing impairment
• To arrange for earmould manufacture and maintain accurate records of procedure.
• To experience the range of equipment available to use with paediatrics

For further details email admin@tjaudiology.com

Or to book a place on the course, please complete an online booking form