Ear Irrigation and Microsuctioning

This ear irrigation training is aimed at registered nurses and carers providing ear care to service users.  Importantly, the course will teach basic ear care and how to irrigate the ear confidently and safely

Course Length. 7 hours / 1 day

Introduction

Ear wax is common across all ages, affecting 10% of children, 20% of adults and 30% of seniors, with many struggling to access NHS removal.  This training course is ideal to equip staff with the confidence to irrigate ears safely and effectively and also looks at the microscopic suctioning of wax removal.  Complete with a practical session using manikins, staff will leave with the knowledge and skills to complete this task within their scope of practice.

Course Contents

Anatomy and physiology of the human ear
Common causes of ear wax build-up
Types of ear wax
Ear wax removal methods
Safety considerations
Patient advice and education
Documentation
Equipment manufacturers and consumables
Practical session using manikins

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.