Ear Care Skills Training UK

Teaching nursing and audiology professionals, doctors & clinical staff in the UK & internationally.

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Linda Mills

BMedSci(Hons) SRN, INP

Christine Jacobs

SRN, INP

50+ years combined experience

Award-winning provider

Delivered by NHS course writers

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Looking to learn the basics?

We teach the fundamentals of ear care with academic sessions intertwined with the opportunity to carry out practical skills.

Want to train your entire team?

Our group sessions are for teams of up to 12, ensuring your staff have the chance to learn and practice together.

Need to refresh your knowledge?

We help you brush up on your expertise with a skills refresh session tailored to your gaps in knowlegde.

“Great course”

Sally Stevenson, Senior Nurse

For Independent Clinics

Work with practicing, experienced ear care professionals to enhance competency, develop skills and build the confidence to run your own clinic. On completion of training, each student will be provided with a certificate of attendance from Ear Care Skills UK.

For Trusts

Ensure your staff are competent (inline with your competency framework), trained by practising, experienced ear care professionals. On completion of training each student will be provided with a certificate of attendance from Ear Care Skills UK.

What We Do

Microsuction Course

Learn the fundamentals in our 1-day course. The morning will focus on core teaching modules, with the afternoon centred on practical experience. Make use of the opportunity to practice skills on dummy heads. For individuals or group sessions.

Consultation

Focused time with a specialist to brush up on existing skills. Use this time to your benefit, firing away any questions you may have around updated material or simply request a refresh based on the latest ear care guidance.

Irrigation and Instrumentation Course

Learn the basics in our 1-day course. With the morning focused on delivering academic content, the afternoon will be dedicated to practical experience. Make use of the opportunity to practice skills on dummy heads. For individuals or group sessions.

Bespoke Training

Take advantage of having ear care specialists on hand to tailor a training session based on your needs. Having previously written course material for the Rotherham Primary Ear Care Centre, who better to deliver a bespoke unit for you and your team?

Mentoring

One-to-one on-site coaching at your clinic. Make the most of having a specialist in your workplace to demonstrate equipment, give tutorials, share tips for best practice and be on-hand for general advice and guidance.

Ongoing Support

Following any training course, mentoring session or consultation, we’re always available for follow-up questions, additional sessions or general advice and guidance on healthcare best practices and running your clinic.

Drop us a message if you’d like any further information or email us on earcareskills@gmail.com

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How it Works

For Trusts

We come to your workplace and deliver on-site training, bringing the opportunity to practise using your own equipment.

Online

We can deliver sessions virtually to both individuals and teams. Recommended maximum team size of 6 online.

Flexible Schedule

Unlike larger corporate providers, our courses don’t have fixed dates - we work to your calendar.

Pricing

Course

Learn the fundamentals of Microsuction or Irrigation & Instrumentation. 1 day.

£200-400

Per person

Academic & practical

Online or in person

Individual or group session

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Combined Courses

Learn the fundamentals of Microsuction and Irrigation & Instrumentation. 1 day.

£500

Per person

Academic & practical

Online or in person

Individual or group session

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Mentoring

One-to-one on-site coaching at your clinic including equipment tutorials, modelling and Q&A.

£600-800

Full day session

Flexible schedule

At your place of work

Personalised Support

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Consultation

Focused time with a specialist to brush up on existing skills or fire away questions.

£100

1-hour call

Flexible schedule

Tailored session

Personalised Support

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“Excellent content, informative, delivered really well, vast knowledge.”

Course Attendee

“The course was absolutely brilliant! Trainer very experienced, friendly and approachable.”

Course Attendee

“Fantastic course in all aspects. Practical hands on very useful as not covered by previous training.”

Course Attendee

“Excellent course - much better than any previous ear course I have attended.”

Course Attendee

“Extremely valuable session. Had a chance to discuss all of my questions and gain detailed, personalised and thorough advice on my clinic.”

Clinic Owner

Meet your Ear Care Skills Training Providers

Linda Mills - BMedSci(Hons) SRN, INP

Award-winning healthcare professional with over 45 years experience in the NHS. As Head of Service and course writer for The Rotherham Primary Ear Care Centre, Linda is well-versed in creating and delivering ear care skills training. She has played a crucial role in developing national procedures, is a published author, an Independent Nurse Prescriber and runs her own clinics in Doncaster and Barnsley, delivering an outstanding level of patient care.

Christine Jacobs - SRN, INP

Chris’ background in Ear, Nose and Throat care has seen her work in roles as Ward Manager and Senior Sister across several NHS Trusts, as well as Senior Ear Care Nurse in clinics in Powys and Herefordshire. As the Deputy Head of The Rotherham Primary Ear Care Centre, her contributions to Diploma course writing mean she has sound experience of creating and delivering training courses. She is a published author and Independent Nurse Prescriber based in Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a certificate following the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of attendance for having undertaken the Ear Care Skills UK training course.

How many people can attend a group session?

We recommend a maximum of 12 people for face-to-face sessions and a maximum of 6 for online sessions to ensure that we can spend dedicated time with every individual throughout the course of the day.

Where do you provide training?

We deliver training courses across the UK, both face-to-face and virtually. In person sessions can take place at your clinic or a central meeting room.

Is there a discount for group bookings?

Yes, for group bookings of 6 of more, our Microsuction course can be accessed for £300 per person, reduced from £400 and our Irrigation & Instrumentation course can be accessed for £200 per person, reduced from £250.

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