CPD-Accredited Clinical Training
Hearing Care Assistant Course
Delivered over 3 weeks, this course covers all the key areas, including ear examination, ear impression, pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, hearing aid fine-tuning, hearing aid servicing, clinical documentation, and patient communication.
- Practical Learning
- Audiologist-led
- CPD certification on completion
Book Your Course Date
Select your preferred date and equipment package
- Limited Places Available - Maximum 4 delegates per course to ensure personalized attention
Course Overview
If you are working within hearing care or looking to start your career as a Hearing Care Assistant, and want to build safe, practical and supervised clinical skills, this Hearing Care Assistant Course is designed for you.
This course supports delegates in developing the confidence to assist with key areas of patient care, including ear examination, hearing assessments, ear impressions, tympanometry, hearing aid support, and hearing maintenance. The training is delivered by expert audiologists and focuses on safe practice, clear clinical processes, and the role of a Hearing Care Assistant within a supervised hearing care setting.
This is ideal if you are employed by an HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispenser and will continue to work under direct supervision throughout your training and practice.
Please note: our course spans three alternating weeks, running Wednesday to Friday (9 days in total) for an intensive clinical training program.
This course supports delegates in developing the confidence to assist with key areas of patient care, including ear examination, hearing assessments, ear impressions, tympanometry, hearing aid support, and hearing maintenance. The training is delivered by expert audiologists and focuses on safe practice, clear clinical processes, and the role of a Hearing Care Assistant within a supervised hearing care setting.
This is ideal if you are employed by an HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispenser and will continue to work under direct supervision throughout your training and practice.
Please note: our course spans three alternating weeks, running Wednesday to Friday (9 days in total) for an intensive clinical training program.
Who Is This Course For
This course is designed for delegates who work in hearing care or want to begin a career as a Hearing Care Assistant. To enrol, delegates must be employed by an HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispenser or Audiologist and remain under direct supervision for the duration of the course.
Hearing Care Assistants
Audiology Support Staff
Clinical team supporting registered hearing aid dispensers
Delegates working under registered hearing aid dispensers
Hearing care worker looking for an upskill
Course Curriculum
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will have developed the knowledge and practical skills needed to support safe hearing care under supervision.
Safe Hearing Care
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Ear Examination
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High-quality Ear Impressions
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Puretone Audiometry
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Tympanometry
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Basic Hearing Aid Fine-tuning
Practical skills
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Hearing aid servicing
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Basic repairs and troubleshooting
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Patient communication
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Consent and record keeping
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Referral awareness
What You Will Gain from This Course
By the end of this programme, you will:
- Perform a safe and effective ear examination using otoscopy.
- Take accurate, high-quality aural impressions.
- Carry out pure-tone audiometry to assess hearing and make referrals if required.
- Have an understanding of tympanometry and its use in assessing middle ear function and common abnormalities.
- Understand the impact of hearing impairment on communication and quality of life.
- Support patients through the hearing rehabilitation process with clear advice and reassurance.
- Complete a basic hearing aid first fit.
- Make simple adjustments to meet client needs using top technologies.
- Service, maintain and complete basic troubleshooting and repairs of hearing aids.
- Obtain informed consent and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Follow professional standards for record keeping.
- Communicate effectively with patients throughout their hearing care journey.
- Work safely, professionally and within the scope of practice as a Hearing Care Assistant.
- Recognise when to seek advice or refer to a registered Hearing Aid Dispenser or Audiologist.
Assessment and competency sign-off
Assessment and competency sign-off are an important part of the Hearing Care Assistant Course.
Delegates must complete the full course programme and meet all assessment requirements before the competency sign-off is awarded. This supports safe practice and helps ensure delegates are ready to apply their skills within a supervised hearing care environment.
The competency sign-off will be awarded only where the delegate has demonstrated the required knowledge, practical ability, and professional standards expected by the course.
Why Choose Healthcare Professional Institute
At HCPI, we deliver CPD-accredited clinical training designed to build real-world competence, not just theoretical knowledge.
Our courses are led by experienced clinicians and structured around supervised practical learning, ensuring every delegate develops the confidence and clinical judgement required to practise safely.
CPD-accredited and governance-aligned
Real patient supervised training
Small group, hands-on learning
Delivered by experienced audiology professionals
Focused on safety, competence and best practice
Real Patient Practice
Real Patient Practice
Expert Supervision
Expert Supervision
Professional Equipment
Professional Equipment
Meet Our Trainer
Learn from an Industry Expert
Harriet Varney
Business Development Manager & Clinical Lead
Harriet Varney is a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser and experienced earwax removal specialist with extensive hands-on clinical experience.
As Clinical Lead, she brings practical insight, structured teaching, and a strong emphasis on patient safety into every training session. Harriet is known for her clear instruction, supportive mentoring style, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. Her approach ensures delegates leave not only certified, but clinically confident and ready to practise.
As Clinical Lead, she brings practical insight, structured teaching, and a strong emphasis on patient safety into every training session. Harriet is known for her clear instruction, supportive mentoring style, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. Her approach ensures delegates leave not only certified, but clinically confident and ready to practise.
Harriet Varney
Business Development Manager & Clinical Lead
Harriet Varney is a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser and experienced earwax removal specialist with extensive hands-on clinical experience.
As Clinical Lead, she brings practical insight, structured teaching, and a strong emphasis on patient safety into every training session. Harriet is known for her clear instruction, supportive mentoring style, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. Her approach ensures delegates leave not only certified, but clinically confident and ready to practise.
As Clinical Lead, she brings practical insight, structured teaching, and a strong emphasis on patient safety into every training session. Harriet is known for her clear instruction, supportive mentoring style, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. Her approach ensures delegates leave not only certified, but clinically confident and ready to practise.
Harriet Varney
Business Development Manager & Clinical Lead
Harriet Varney is a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser and experienced earwax removal specialist with extensive hands-on clinical experience.
As Clinical Lead, she brings practical insight, structured teaching, and a strong emphasis on patient safety into every training session. Harriet is known for her clear instruction, supportive mentoring style, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. Her approach ensures delegates leave not only certified, but clinically confident and ready to practise.
As Clinical Lead, she brings practical insight, structured teaching, and a strong emphasis on patient safety into every training session. Harriet is known for her clear instruction, supportive mentoring style, and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. Her approach ensures delegates leave not only certified, but clinically confident and ready to practise.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hearing Care Assistant Course?
This course is designed for individuals who support hearing care professionals with clinical, technical and patient care tasks. All work must be completed under suitable supervision and within the correct scope of practice.
Who is eligible to enrol?
Delegates must be employed by an HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispenser or Audiologist and remain under direct supervision throughout the course. Competency sign-off is awarded only after delegates complete the full programme and meet all assessment requirements.
What skills will I learn?
You will learn key skills including otoscopy, ear impressions, pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, basic hearing aid fine-tuning, hearing aid servicing, clinical documentation, consent, and patient communication.
Does this course allow me to work independently?
No, this course is designed for delegates working as Hearing Care Assistants under the direct supervision of an HCPC-registered Hearing Aid Dispenser.
How long will it take me to complete this course?
This course spans over three alternating weeks from Wednesday to Friday, totalling 9 days. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate.
Places are limited on each course date
Ready to Train with Confidence?
If you are serious about delivering safe, professional earwax removal services, this course provides the knowledge, supervised experience and certification to do so.