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Rotherham Ear Care study day (for Registered Nurses)

CPD and short courses (workshop)

Cambridge, Chelmsford

1 day

No dates are currently planned for this course. Explore our range of CPD courses

Number of places:18

Overview

Revise the anatomy and physiology of the ear, including the mechanism of hearing and learn about assessment of the ear and safe irrigation with water.

An overview of common ear conditions, including acute/chronic otitis media/externa, safe and unsafe tympanic perforations, cerumen (wax) impaction, chronic ear conditions.

A practical session will incorporate correct inspections and safe irrigation of the ear. This workshop is currently available to registered nurses only. If you have queries about a workshop for care assistants, please email CPD Admissions for further information.

In this workshop you will aim to:

  • understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the ear
  • understand how to prevent ear problems, considering the patient holistically
  • develop knowledge on which to base wax instrumentation and ear irrigation according to their own level of competence
  • know when not to irrigate
  • understand the problems faced by people with hearing loss and tinnitus
  • know how to decontaminate equipment
  • know how to document ear care.

Who should attend?

Dates

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Where you'll study

Your faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.

Where can I study?

Chelmsford
Tindal Building on our Chelmsford campus

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Cambridge
Lord Ashcroft Building on our Cambridge campus

Our campus is close to the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.

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Fees & funding

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Contact details

CPD Admissions team
01245 686868
[email protected]

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