Ear Wax Removal (Aural Care)

Ear Wax Removal (Aural Care) is organized by TJ Audiology Training and British Society of Audiology (BSA) will be held from Nov 12 - 13, 2025 at West Berkshire Museum, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
This course is suitable for registered professionals in the audiology, medical or nursing profession who are registered with a statutory body such as the HCPC, NMC, GMC, or on a PSA register such as the RCCP or AHCS). Non-registered health care professionals such as hearing and healthcare assistants (HCA) can also attend.

A minimum of 20 hours of classroom and online training is required, unless relevant prior learning and experience can be demonstrated. Such training must include an appropriate number of supervised practical sessions (see below).  Our Ear Wax Removal (Aural Care) course will train you in the following:

• Understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Contraindications for aural care
• Obtaining appropriate consent for the procedure to be performed
• Referral criteria and process
• Infection control and health and safety
• Safe techniques for aural examination using a range of equipment
• Knowledge of techniques and range of equipment available for aural care procedures
• Training in how to perform manual, irrigation and microsuction wax removal
• Perform correct and safe aural care using the most appropriate method(s) and equipment available to clear the external ear canal of wax or debris such as hair, keratin etc.
• Identify any underlying pathology and decide whether the ear has been satisfactorily treated, and whether further treatment or referral is needed. 

Course Objectives:
On successful completion of training, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Communication with patients, parents or significant others (including those with hearing loss)
  
  • Issuing clear and appropriate instructions and information
  • Obtaining informed consent
• Correct management of infection control
  • Correct procedures for personal hygiene and disinfection
  • Equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Correct handling and disposal of waste and instruments
• Understanding health, safety and risks associated with the procedure
  
  • Aware of risks of undertaking aural care procedures
  • Informing patients or significant others about risks
• Understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology
  
  • Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the outer and middle ear
  • Identification of the structures of the outer ear
  • Examination of the ear with and without magnification
  • Ability to recognise abnormal conditions and refer accordingly
• Understanding of medico legal issues
  
  • Knowledge of current issues
  • Contraindications for aural care
  • Obtaining appropriate consent for the procedure to be performed
  • Referral criteria and process
  • Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
  • Maintain accurate records of tasks undertaken
• Correct use of equipment
  
  • Perform thorough and safe otoscopy on adults and children (over 10 yrs old)
  • Safe technique for aural examination using a range of equipment
  • Perform correct and safe aural care using the most appropriate method(s) and equipment available to clear the external ear canal of wax or debris such as hair, keratin etc.
  • Identify any underlying pathology and decide whether the ear has been satisfactorily treated, and whether further treatment or referral is needed
  • Knowledge of techniques and range of equipment available for aural care procedures.