Managing the Earie Canal: Cerumen Removal Tools and Methods
Course: #34188Level: Intermediate 3 Hours 1138 Reviews
While there is no substitute for supervised performance, this three-part series will provide participants with an overview of the information necessary to incorporate cerumen management in an audiology practice.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe pertinent features of outer ear anatomy and physiology and characteristics of cerumen. (Part 1)
- After this course, participants will be able to name at least three contraindications to performing certain cerumen management methods. (Part 1)
- After this course, participants will be able to describe types of lighting, magnification, and accessories needed for cerumen removal. (Part 2)
- After this course, participants will be able to name the instruments used for cerumen removal, irrigation and discuss suction protocol. (Part 3)
Course created on December 16, 2019
Agenda
| 0-60 Minutes | Managing the "Earie" Canal - Cerumen Removal |
| 60-120 Minutes | Managing the "Earie" Canal - Tools for Cerumen Removal |
| 120-180 Minutes | Managing the "Earie" Canal – Methods of Cerumen Removal |
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1138 ReviewsPresented By
Rita R. Chaiken
AuD
Dr. Chaiken is a private practitioner in Atlanta, GA, and an Adjunct Professor of Audiology at Salus University as well as past president of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology. She has traveled in the United States and internationally for over 20 years to provide cerumen management training to audiologists and AuD candidates, and was honored by the Audiology Foundation of America with its Professional Leadership Award for her work in this area.
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