Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) - GP Stream

This course involves principles of microsuction, otoscopy and depth perception, curettage, and microsuction techniques for wax removal.

The Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to provide management strategies, recognise complications and risks associated with microsuction and identify referral pathways for specialist care in relation to a range of conditions associated with microsuction, based on detailed pre-requisite knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the auditory system.

Students work with peers in the classroom to conduct simulated examinations as part of the practical skills activities. Practice and assessments are performed on a mannequin, and the workshop focuses on wax removal using microsuction, including the legal and consent issues involving ear microsuction.

On successful completion of the program, students should have the skills and knowledge to:

• Establish the need for microsuction and assessing the client’s physical and pathophysiological auditory status.
• Apply the fit and use of a binocular head-worn microscope. Examine and select the tools required to perform ear wax removal.
• Classify and prepare equipment for microsuction.
• Perform ear wax removal and/or ear canal microsuctioning procedures if deemed appropriate and safe.
• Provide post-procedure care.

Entrants to the Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) – GP Stream must provide evidence of a relevant professional role.

• General Practitioners
• Audiologists
• Others on application

Purchase our Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) ($500) and our Hearing and Ear Health Foundations for Healthcare Professionals Course ($95) in our Bundle and SAVE $95.

• Separate total cost $595
• Bundle cost: $500

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It is recommended students review the Foundations of Ear Health Course prior to attendance at the workshop.

• Full day face-to-face workshop
• Oral questioning on essential knowledge and skills
• Demonstration of skills in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions

To achieve competency students must demonstrate successful completion of:

• Oral questioning on essential knowledge and skills
• Demonstration of skills in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions

Microsuction for GPs is a strategic treatment option for ear health, whether it is a foreign body removal or wax removal that is required. This workshop provides learning of knowledge of when to use microsuction as a technique, with practice and assessments using mannequins to enhance capability, and strengthen patient care.

The face-to-face workshop involves lecture and practical workshop activities involving condition recognition, ear health assessment, monocular otoscopy, digital video otoscopy, and microsuction technique for wax removal.

Students work with peers in the classroom to conduct simulated examinations as part of the practical skills activities.

The workshop focuses on wax removal using microsuction including the legal and consent issues involving microsuction.

Students enrolled in Benchmarque Group courses should adhere to the following principles:

• Display a commitment to learning and to achieving success
• Be responsible and accountable for their own learning, behaviour and decisions
• Actively participate in all workshop activities and learning experiences
• Attend all scheduled sessions and be punctual at all times
• Complete all online assessments and workplace practice activities
• Work in harmony and respect the rights and opinions of staff and other students
• Treat others as they themselves would like to be treated
• Use acceptable language at all times

This course is designed for qualified General Practitioners (GPs) or Medical Practitioners for whom ear wax removal is part of their scope of practice and you are required to learn this skill for your current job role. Please see entry requirements for the list of relevant roles.

If you have Astigmatism in your eyes, participation in this course and performing microsuction may not be suitable for you. The course utilises Converged Binocular Optics, an essential tool for depth perception. Astigmatism (in one eye) spoils your eye's natural binocular vision.

No, you are not required to complete both programs, just the program that best addresses your workplace needs. Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) and Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) programs involve separate units of competency supporting different practices for ear wax removal.

The regular microsuction course is available to a wider range of healthcare professionals. The regular course also has a great focus on theory.