Ear Irrigation and Instrumentation and/or Microsuction half-day up-date

The Ear irrigation & Instrumentation half day update course is delivered via Microsoft teams. This enables practitioners to easily access updates to ensure practitioners keep up to date with current guidelines.

  It is delivered by experienced specialist nurse practitioners who continue to provide this procedure daily, for safe practice we advise practitioners attend an update session every 2 years.

  This course aims to provide you with:

• A revision of the Anatomy and physiology of the ear
• A revision of common ear pathologies, including identifying red flags that necessitate specialist care
• A revision of ear examination in accordance to otoscopy guidance
• An audio-visual presentation of the irrigation/microsuction procedure
• Procedural updates in line with current NICE guidelines 

Course eligibility 

This course is suitable for all healthcare workers already performing the irrigation procedure, who have previously attended the Ear Care Diploma or an Irrigation and Instrumentation/Microsuction course and require an update. 

Price:

Irrigation : £170.00 per person

Microsuction : £195.00 per person

Forthcoming Dates: 

Irrigation        -  November 13th, 2023

Microsuction -   October 3rd, 2023 

                          January 23rd, 2024

What to do now:

If you would like to apply to attend the half day irrigation and instrumentation or microsuction update please complete an online application form. Ear Care and Audiology Course Booking Form (microsoft.com)

We aim to process applications within 5 working days however, this can vary during busy periods. Following your application, you will receive an email containing your booking confirmation and further course details. 

If you have any queries please contact us on the details below:

Email: rgh-tr.earcaretraining@nhs.net

Phone: 01709 423140