The Mechanical Removal of Cerumen - 3/7/07 - 12 PM Pacific

Course: #246Level: Intermediate 1 Hour

There are several different ways to remove cerumen from the external auditory canal. This course will specifically review a few fundamentals of mechanical cerumen removal.

Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkParticipants will be able to name and describe different types of instrumentation for mechanical cerumen removal.
  • checkmarkParticipants will be able to list reasons for using different types of instruments for mechanical cerumen removal.
  • checkmarkParticipants will be able to describe basic method for use of instrumentation in mechanical cerumen removal.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes Welcome and Introduction
5-15 Minutes Why Mechanical Removal of Cerumen?
15-25 Minutes Instrumentation
25-35 Minutes Application of Mechanical Instruments
35-40 Minutes Cerumen Softening Agents
40-50 Minutes Infection Control and Cerumen Management
50-60 Minutes Conclusions and Questions

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Presenter Disclosure: I am an employee for Oaktree Products that sells instruments/tools that are used for cerumen management.

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American Academy of Audiology

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Australian College of Audiology

Australian College of Audiology

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs


Canadian Academy of Audiology

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International Hearing Society

International Hearing Society

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Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

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