Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction)

Speciality Classification

Audiology

Location

Cremorne VIC 3121

Delivery

Face to face

Time / Duration

1 Day

This course is designed to provide management strategies, recognise complications and risks associated with microsuction, and identify referral pathways for specialist care in relation to a range of conditions associated with microsuction, based on detailed pre-requisite knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the auditory system.

It will provide participants with a range of knowledge, and skills to perform ear wax removal by microsuctioning of the ear canal for the purpose of wax and foreign body removal.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Entrants to the Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) must provide evidence of a relevant professional role. Relevant roles would include:

Registered Nurses
Enrolled Nurses
Allied Health Workers, E.g., Audiologists
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
General Practitioners
Others on application.

It is recommended entrants have:

A minimum of six months’ employment or experience working with clients in a clinical environment
High language, literacy, and numeracy levels – sufficient to interpret medical documents/referrals/requests, written medical notes and reports.