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Undergraduate Certificate of Achievement in Managing Common Ear Conditions

Develop your knowledge and skills managing patients with conditions involving the ear. Cover anatomy and physiology of the ear, as well as the pathophysiology of common problems affecting the ear.

Medical equipment used for audiology on a patient table
LevelShort courses and CPD
Duration4 months
Fee£750
Course codeCID1318

Course summary

This module aims to equip those whose work involves managing patients who may present with conditions involving the ear to develop their knowledge and skills in this area. The module will cover anatomy and physiology of the ear and the pathophysiology of common problems affecting the ear. This module will also cover focused consultation skills, the fundamentals involved in managing patients with conditions affecting the ear, including management of obstruction with earwax (cerumen) or foreign bodies, otitis externa and otitis media and principles involved in ear irrigation.

What you'll study

Topics covered on this course include:

  • Consultation skills
  • Obtaining informed consent
  • Examination of the external auditory canal
  • Management of infections of the ear
  • Management of earwax (cerumen)
  • Ear irrigation, principles and processes
  • Referral pathway
  • Management of common ear conditions in primary care.

How you'll learn

You'll be classroom-based for the three full-day taught sessions over a four-month period. You'll be expected to work with a clinical mentor in practice to further develop the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Each day uses a variety of teaching and learning methods, including interactive workshops and will focus on a specific topic that you can then consolidate in clinical practice. Assessment will be by a portfolio and reflective essay.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

The employer usually meets course costs – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.

We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

Apply now

Contact the Corporate and Professional Education team for further information about applying for this course by calling 0191 515 3361(opens in new tab) or emailing cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).