Feeling frustrated that your otoscope skills and ear knowledge are limited?

Do you want to feel more empowered and confident to help people with their ear troubles?

Then our 6 hour 'Essential Ear Care' course is for you!

Theresa shares her knowledge gained during her 30+ year career caring for peoples ears working in varied community settings - you'll learn her top tips & tricks and avoid making common mistakes.

  • Ears Made Easy takes the guess work out and breaks learning about ears down into commonsense step-by-step lessons. Made real with photos, videos, diagrams, case examples and interesting stories. Download full course notes and resources to support your learning.

  • Your learning is backed up with a months free access to our exclusive peer support EME Community while you complete the course. Your trainer drops in to respond to students and holds live Q&A sessions there too!

  • And it's easy to stay connected while on-the-go, learning at your convenience using the Thinkific App, learn anywhere, anytime, on any device.

Testimonials

What students have said about this course...

Barbara Davis

Registered Nurse, Peninsula Medical Centre

"It was so worthwhile I would advise all my colleagues to do this course. It is elementary to good practice and prevention in Primary Health."

Suzanne Croft

Occupational Health Nurse, Oh Well Ltd

"You don’t know what you don't know until you attend something like this."

Tania O’Driscoll

Emergency Dept, Wellington Hospital

"Fantastic, could have listened for another whole day. Every health professional should do this course."

Dr Kalash Deva

GP, Papatoetoe Medical Centre

"Excellent investment of my time. Very good tips"

Janette Groot

School Nurse, McAuley High School

"Full, current, in depth and interesting. So much reviewed and great tips to take into any practice."

Who is this course for?

Anyone who needs to know more about ears and the craft of otoscopy. Our participants range from beginners to experienced health professionals who are looking to upskill. Nurses, doctors, community heath workers, audiologists and others have all benefited and vouch for its comprehensive learning.

  • Become proficient with an otoscope - learn the EME Technique. You'll feel confident to look into ears safely, comfortably, and you'll gain the best view.

  • Learn the intricate A&P of the ear, then step-by-step assessment - while looking at real otoscopy photos and videos and learning why they are normal, or what common condition is present

  • Learn how to quickly recognize and manage common conditions - special focus on wax management, solving ear infections, and preventing glue ear.

  • Learn to ask better questions, quickly identify the real issues, know who you might refer to, when - you'll soon be satisfied you are giving the best ear care

What is Included

  • Presentation

    logical progression, clear concise lessons, full explanations, using lots of resources, photos, videos and diagrams. Theresa keeps it interesting and lively, she has a practical, common sense approach - and lots of stories! Stop-and-go to learn at your own pace - you have a whole month to complete the course.

  • Bonus material

    one months access to to all the course resources - pre/post test, best ear book list, a colourful audiogram, otitis externa worksheet, otoscopy recording form, 10 common clinical misjudgments, top earcare tips and hints, a course summary chart and 45 page course booklet - you won't have to take notes!

  • Community

    one month's free membership, join your fellow students to help & support each other - advice, queries, questions, sharing challenges, progress updates, stay in touch, discuss challenges and celebrate successes! includes frequent drop-ins and live Q&A sessions and with presenter.

How would your clients benefit if you learnt proficient ear care?

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Course Curriculum

Everything you never knew you needed to know...

    1. Welcome to Essential Ear Care! Information Video

    2. Downloadable Course Resources

    3. A quick 4 question survey please ...

    1. Pinna Intro

    2. Anatomy & Physiology

    3. Congenital Conditions

    4. Trauma

    5. Common Infections

    6. Skin Conditions

    7. Skin Repair

    8. Pinna Exit

    1. Otoscopy Intro

    2. Using The Best Tool

    3. Prepare For Use

    4. Positioning

    5. The EME Manoeuvres

    6. Examination Technique

    7. Otoscopy Exit

    1. Ear Canal Intro

    2. Anatomy & Physiology

    3. Wax Management

    4. Common Conditions

    5. Foreign Bodies

    6. Trauma

    7. Infections

    8. Solving Otitis Externa

    9. Ear Canal Care

    10. Ear Canal Exit

    1. Middle Ear Intro

    2. Anatomy & Physiology

    3. Intricate Assessment

    4. Understanding Tymps

    5. Common Conditions

    6. Otitis Media

    7. Recognising Complications

    8. Middle Ear Care

    9. Practical Otoscopy Videos

    10. Middle Ear Exit

    1. Inner Ear Intro

    2. Anatomy & Physiology

    3. Sound

    4. Hearing Tests

    5. Hearing Loss

    6. Audiograms Explained

    7. Common Conditions

    8. Trauma

    9. Infections

    10. Assessment Questions

    11. Inner Ear Exit

About this course

  • $374.00
  • 52 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need an otoscope to do this course?

    You don't have to have one with you but practice with an otoscope soon after the course will compliment your learning. During the course we will teach you how to make the right decision if you wish to purchase an otoscope.

  • Do I need to be a registered nurse to do this course?

    No, not at all. Our students cover many work groups; nurses, community health workers, hearing therapists, doctors, audiology receptionists etc.

  • What certificate will I get from doing this course?

    You will receive a personalized Ears Made Easy certificate acknowledging course completion and your learning hours.

  • Will I learn how to do wax removal in this course?

    No. This foundation course is designed to teach the skill of otoscopy and providing basic ear care to the public in community based settings. Although it covers wax management, it does not teach the 'how-to' of wax removal.

  • Will this course be taught live?

    No,this course has been designed for self-paced online learning. For support we suggest you join our student Community (first month free while you complete the course) which includes drop-ins & some live Q&A sessions with the trainer.

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At the end of this course...

You will have the skills & knowledge required to:

  • fully comprehend the ear A&P and make accurate descriptions

  • know what questions to ask to gain an accurate history

  • safely & confidently use an otoscope to look into ears

  • understand tympanograms & audiograms

  • recognise normal & common ear conditions

  • know what to advise, how best to help, when to refer on to whom

  • have all the tips & tricks to deliver optimal ear care

  • help everyone to have their healthiest ears and best hearing possible!

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