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Ear Care Foundation Course

Who should attend
Open to all registered (NMC, GMC, HCPC) and also non-registered staff (HCSW) who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver safe and effective ear care. This course is also suitable for those who attended ear care training more than 3 years ago.

What will I learn
You will explore and develop the theoretical evidence-based knowledge and clinical skills required to identify and manage common ear problems, which may reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care.

Course Content:

  • Anatomy and physiology of the ear
  • Management of common ear problems and promotion of safe and effective personal ear care
  • Identification of clinical conditions affecting the ear and its management
  • Health conditions that may have an indirect effect on the function or presentation of the ear
  • Practise the clinical skill of Otoscopy
  • Practise safe and effective ear wax removal using instrumentation and irrigation
  • Legal and professional requirements relating to ear care
  • Documentation

How much will the course cost
 £185

How long will the course take to complete
1 Day (09.30 - 16.30)

Training dates and venues:

Date Location and Room Start and Finish Time
26th February 2026
     MF3 Room
     Knutsford District & Community Hospital
     Bexton Road
     Knutsford
     WA16 0BT

 

09.30-16.30
23rd April 2026      MF3 Room
     Knutsford District & Community Hospital
     Bexton Road
     Knutsford
     WA16 0BT
09:30-16:30
11th June 2026
MF3 Room
Knutsford District & Community Hospital
Bexton Road
Knutsford
WA16 0BT
09:30-16:30
26th August 2026
MF3 Room
Knutsford District & Community Hospital
Bexton Road
Knutsford
WA16 0BT
09:30-16:30
21st October 2026      MF3 Room
     Knutsford District & Community Hospital
     Bexton Road
     Knutsford
     WA16 0BT
09:30-16:30
9th December 2026
Teaching Room B
LE&D
New Alderly Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
09.30-16.30