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CPD-Accredited Real-Patient Earwax Removal Training
Description
Ready to upgrade your healthcare skillset? Join our CPD-accredited earwax removal course, led by expert audiologist Keith Crook. This programme is designed to empower healthcare professionals like you with the expertise to perform earwax removal using three proven methods. Our training blends in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, so you’ll be fully prepared to provide top-notch earwax removal services in both clinical settings and to the general public.
No Experience in Ear Health? No Problem!
Don’t worry if you’re new to ear health. We offer a convenient half-day otoscopy course the day before our two-day earwax removal training. This course covers ear anatomy and otoscopy, ensuring you’re fully prepared. Details and registration can be found [HERE]. You can book both courses together for a seamless learning experience.
Still Unsure?
If you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, call us at 01455 245740, and we’ll be happy to advise you!
Why Our Earwax Removal Course Is Your Best Choice:
→ Real-Patient Training: Gain invaluable hands-on experience by working with real-life patients, not artificial models.
→ Practice-Ready: Leave our course ready to start offering earwax removal services immediately, having performed the procedures in a real-world setting.
→ Training in All Methods: Learn all three professional methods of earwax removal- a comprehensive training few can match.
→ CPD Accredited: Our course meets the rigorous standards of CPD accreditation, ensuring top-notch professional development.
→ Business Support: Receive expert support and guidance on launching and growing your earwax removal business.
→ Professional Network: Become part of an organised community of professionals eager to support and assist with any questions.
→ Guaranteed Work Leads: Our Earwax Removal Specialists team provides work opportunities tailored to your availability.
Who Should Attend?
Our course is perfect for individuals at any skill level in the clinical field, including:
→ Audiologists
→ Audiological Scientists
→ Hearing Aid Dispensers
→ General Practitioners
→ Physician Associates
→ ENT Specialists
→ Nurses
→ Allied Healthcare Professionals
→ Pharmacists
→ Occupational Health Technicians
→ Hearing Care Assistants
→ Foot Care Practitioners
Day 1 – Theory:
- Introduction
- Statistics
- Detailed anatomy, disorders & earwax
- Cerumenolytics
- Consent & documentation
- Irrigation vs. microsuction vs. instruments
- Medico-legal issues & risks associated with microsuction
Day 2 – Field Practice:
Gain confidence as you practice otoscopy, irrigation, and manual instrument usage on real patients needing earwax removal.
Certification
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a personalised certificate from HCPI, along a certificate confirming your CPD hours.
Insurance
We can recommend competitive insurance options available upon course completion.
Equipment
We offer complete earwax removal equipment packages at an additional fee, allowing you to choose the level that best suits your needs. Once you select a course date from the calendar, you can choose your preferred equipment package from the drop-down menu.
This equipment will be yours to take away, giving you everything you need to start your earwax removal practice immediately after the course.
If you decide not to purchase an equipment package, don’t worry—we will provide all the necessary tools for you to complete your training. However, please note that you’ll need to bring your own head loupes and otoscope for the course.
Meet Your Trainer – Keith Crook
Keith Crook is the Director of the Healthcare Professional Institute (HCPI) and a qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist with over 10 years of hands-on experience.
Not only is he passionate about helping people with hearing loss, but also about teaching others how to excel in ear health and wax removal. His approachable style and expertise have made him a trusted trainer for healthcare professionals looking to build their confidence and skillset.
He combines his clinical knowledge with a friendly, supportive approach to make sure every trainee leaves fully prepared to take on real-world scenarios. With Keith as your guide, you’ll gain both the practical skills, and the confidence needed to provide exceptional care.
Day 1 – Headquarters:
BHHC
6 New Buildings
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 1HW
Day 2 – Hearing Centre:
13 King St
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 1QT
Our hearing centre is conveniently located just 5 minutes down the road from our headquarters, making the transition between locations quick and easy.
At HCPI, we understand the importance of flexibility and convenience when it comes to payment options. That’s why we offer a variety of payment methods to suit every need, ensuring you can focus on what truly matters – improving your skills and knowledge. Here are our available payment options:
Online Booking and PayPal
When you book through our website, PayPal may offer the option to pay in 3 interest free instalments, subject to a credit check. This flexible option can make managing payments easier for you.
Pay by Card
Simply give us a ring, and we can process your payment over the phone quickly and securely.
Bank Transfer
After registering for a course, we'll send you an invoice complete with our bank details, allowing you to make a bank transfer at your convenience up to 4 weeks before the course date.
Do read through our terms and conditions which can be found here.
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FAQ
Our comprehensive 2-day course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skillset in earwax removal. It encompasses a detailed exploration of three methods for earwax removal, ensuring a versatile and in-depth understanding. The programme combines rigorous theoretical training with practical field experience, providing a balanced approach to learning. This course is an excellent opportunity for professionals to acquire and refine the essential skills needed for proficient earwax removal.
The course is delivered by two distinguished professionals in the field of ear health. Vaishi Sanjeevan, a leading audiologist, and Donna Newitt, an expert in earwax removal, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the programme. Their dedication to patient care and extensive expertise in ear health and earwax removal techniques make them exceptional guides for this learning journey.
Absolutely! We understand the importance of nourishment during intensive training sessions. Hence, we provide lunch on both days of the course. This arrangement ensures that participants can focus on their learning experience without the inconvenience of arranging their meals.
The course provides all of the essential equipment needed for training in various earwax removal techniques. However, participants are required to bring their own loupes and an otoscope. For those who do not have these items, we offer the option to purchase them directly from us, ensuring you have everything needed for a comprehensive learning experience.
We understand that financial flexibility can be crucial for many of our participants. To accommodate this, we offer an interest-free monthly payment service. This option allows you to spread the cost of the course over a period, making it more manageable and accessible.
We can provide you with the list of hotels.
Earwax (or ‘cerumen’) is a naturally occurring substance that is produced by the ceruminous and sebaceous glands of the outer ear canal. It protects the ear canal by lubricating, cleaning, and fighting bacteria.
Excess buildup is more common than you might think. In the UK, it is estimated that 2.3 million people per year have problems with earwax. There are many reasons for this, and it can happen at any age (although far likelier for the elderly). Some people simply produce more wax than others, some work in dusty environments or overuse cotton buds, some wear headphones or hearing aids constantly: whatever the reason, it’s an extremely common affliction to have.
2.3 million is a huge potential number of clients – especially when considering that the NHS no longer provides its removal service. That is why Meduc8ion offers a two-day course delivered by Trainer and Audiologist Vaishi Sanjeevan and Earwax Removal Specialist Donna Newitt. Our purpose is to train the requisite proficiency and skillsets to healthcare professionals in the service of removing earwax by all three available methods.
Due to the flexibility of earwax removal – in that it can be completed either at home or in a suitable clinic – there is a great number of options for qualified practitioners. Some of the advantages are as follows:
- Fantastic Profitability
As a qualified earwax removal specialist, you will be able to command fees upwards of £80 for between 15 and 30 minutes per session.
- Flexible Working Hours
Whether you choose to work for a couple of hours or you have time to work all day is entirely up to you.
- Access to the Ear Wax Removal Specialists Network
We operate an extensive referral system across the country which allows you to access client referrals continually. This means that you can consistently get access to the work you need.
- Home or Away Service
With the training we provide, you are able to perform earwax removal service either at your home or at that of your patient’s.
- CPD Points for Your Portfolio
Thanks to our CPD accreditation, you can now add those all-important points to your ongoing training!
- Constant Demand
Because built-up earwax is such a common condition, there will always be a ready supply of clients for you to help.
With lockdown restrictions now all but gone, there can be no better time to enrol – so why not book your training course here and broaden your horizons!
Microsuction for earwax removal is the most commonly used technique that a doctor is likely to recommend to patients. The procedure is quite simple: a slender nozzle with a miniature vacuum is gently inserted into the ear so that the excess wax can be siphoned out. The entire process shouldn’t take too long and once the wax is dislodged, you will remove it with either the vacuum itself, a small pair of forceps or a Jobson Horne (see below).
Water irrigation is the method of wax removal most used by primary healthcare facilities – though, in the last couple of years, funding for this is service in GP surgeries is slowly being withdrawn. Based upon traditional ear syringing, water irrigation consists of a jet of water being used to flush wax, debris and foreign bodies out of the ear canal. Unlike the now-superseded water syringing, ear irrigation is far more precise and aims for the wall of the ear canal, reducing any risk associated by applying pressure to the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Manual earwax removal is the combined use of a Jobson Horne (a specialised tool that is part curette, part cotton holder) and a pair of forceps (a delicate pair of scissor-like tongs). You will be trained on how to deftly and expertly remove built-up earwax from within the test subject’s ear. This method requires a high degree of skill, and it is not recommended that you do this without formal training.
All of course was extremely useful and absolutely fantastic learning for me. Thank you
Second day in the clinic helped gain the skills.
I enjoyed learning about the different pathologies of the ear. Clinic day – skills learnt and developed well. Amazing teacher/supervisor, Vaishi. Very supportive! Thank you!
Practical session was very useful, very happy with the course and the tutors.
Learnt loads of new things and skills, Professional training with excellent trainers. Absolutely loved both days and gained so much. thank you