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Undergraduate Certificate of Achievement in Managing Common Ear Conditions

Develop your knowledge and skills managing patients with ear conditions. You'll cover anatomy and physiology of the ear. You'll also learn the pathophysiology of common problems that affect the ear.

Medical equipment used for audiology on a patient table

Key course information

LevelShort courses and CPD
Duration4 months
Fee£750
Course codeCID1318

Course summary

Do you manage patients with ear conditions? Do you want to develop your knowledge and skills in this area? This module could be for you.

You'll learn all about the anatomy and physiology of the ear. You'll explore the pathophysiology of common problems that affect the ear. The course will also help you build your focused consultation skills.

Why Sunderland for Short courses and CPD

What you'll study

Topics covered on this course include:

  • Consultation skills
  • Getting informed consent
  • Examining the external auditory canal
  • Managing ear infections
  • Managing the safe removal of earwax (cerumen)
  • Principles and steps of ear irrigation
  • Otitis externa and otitis media
  • Referral pathways
  • Managing common ear conditions in primary care.

How you'll learn

We teach the course face-to-face for three days over four months. You'll need a clinical mentor in place to ensure you can apply what you learn in the classroom to practice.

We use a range of teaching and learning methods. This includes an interactive workshop focusing on a topic you can use in practice.

Assessment is a portfolio and reflective essay.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants. If you'd like to explore your options, contact us at cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Apply now

Contact our team for further information about applying for this course. Call 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or email cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).