While there is no substitute for supervised performance, this lecture will provide participants with an overview of the information necessary to incorporate cerumen management in an audiology practice. The session will touch on important considerations such as anatomy and physiology of the ear canal, contraindications to performing cerumen removal, equipment and methods of cerumen management, as well as proper techniques including videos of the methods.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe pertinent features of outer ear anatomy and physiology.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe characteristics of cerumen.
- After this course, participants will be able to name at least three contraindications to performing certain cerumen management methods.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction |
| 10-20 Minutes | Case History |
| 20-30 Minutes | Anatomy |
| 30-35 Minutes | Otoscopy |
| 35-40 Minutes | Cerumen |
| 40-55 Minutes | Furniture/Setup |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
Course participation information
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British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 1.00 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.
Canadian Academy of Audiology
The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with AudiologyOnline. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.