This course for practice nurses and HCAs is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake ear irrigation in general practice. It will cover: Ear anatomy and physiology; Taking an ear care history; Examination of the ear; Aural toilet; Ear irrigation; Common ear conditions managed in primary care. Following the course the students will need a period of supervised practice with a nurse mentor until competency in ear irrigation is achieved.
EQUIP aims to improve the quality of care in chronic diseases in general practice through education, anticipatory care and audit by developing and utilising all the skills within the practice team. CCGs or practices can commission specific training ranging from accredited Health Care Assistant and Receptionist courses to specific clinical courses such as minor operations and anticoagulation courses through to employment law.
In relation to audit and the new contract, our audit co-ordinator and Audit & IT Lead are able to work with practices and advise on areas such as Read Code, QoF, CQRS, Admission Avoidance etc... EQUIP can provide training for all members of the primary health care team
