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Earwax Removal Training for Healthcare Professionals

Are you looking to gain practical skills and confidence to deliver earwax removal services?  
Join our sister company, Healthcare Professionals Institute (HCPI), and train hands-on with experienced professionals. The earwax removal training course is designed to combine theory, practical learning and supervised experience to help healthcare professionals introduce earwax removal safely and professionally into their service offering.  

Earwax Removal
Course only

£ 869
99 (Incl. VAT)
  • 2 Day training course
  • Course materials provided post-training
  • Theory day
  • Practical training on real patients
  • 1 on 1 Training
  • Certificate of passing
  • Lunch provided
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Course Overview

Earwax removal services continue to grow across the UK as more patients seek fast, professional support for blocked ears, hearing difficulties, tinnitus, and discomfort caused by excessive earwax build-up. This course has been designed to support healthcare professionals who want to safely introduce earwax removal into their clinical practice. 

The training covers ear anatomy, otoscopy, patient assessment, contraindications, infection control, and the practical techniques used in modern earwax removal procedures. Delegates receive hands-on experience with professional equipment under supervision, building confidence in patient care and clinical decision-making. The course focuses on safe practice, patient communication, and real-world clinical situations rather than purely theoretical learning. 

  • Nurses 
  • Healthcare Assistants 
  • Occupational Health Professionals 
  • Audiologists 
  • Hearing Aid Dispensers 
  • GP Practice Staff 
  • Pharmacists 
  • ENT Professionals 
  • Allied Healthcare Professionals 


If you are unsure whether this course is suitable for your professional background, HCPI team will be happy to recommend you.
 

 

During the course, delegates will cover: 

  • Ear anatomy and physiology 
  • Safe otoscopy techniques 
  • Recognising common ear conditions 
  • Contraindications and referral pathways 
  • Infection prevention and control 
  • Patient history taking and consent 
  • Microsuction ear wax removal 
  • Ear irrigation procedures 
  • Manual instrumentation techniques 
  • Clinical documentation and record keeping 
  • Practical patient communication skills 

Practical Ear Wax Removal Techniques Covered

Microsuction

Learn safe and effective wax removal using magnification and suction equipment commonly used within modern ear care clinics.

Irrigation

Understand when irrigation is appropriate, how to perform the procedure safely, and important contraindications.

Manual Instrumentation

Gain experience using specialist instruments for manual wax removal techniques in suitable clinical cases.

Equipment and Clinical Tools

Training includes exposure to professional ear care equipment used within clinical practice, including: 

  • Microsuction machines 
  • Otoscopes 
  • Magnification systems 
  • Manual ear wax removal instruments 
  • Irrigation equipment 
  • Clinical consumables and accessories 


Our team can also provide guidance on equipment choice, setup requirements, and introducing earwax removal services into your workplace or clinic.
 

Location

The earwax removal course is conducted at our training centre in Hinckley.

As the course spans multiple days, participants who are not local to the area may require accommodation. We can assist you by offering discounted rates for accommodation at the local Premier Inn, subject to availability and time of year.

For necessary arrangements, please contact us at

Day 1

BHHC
6 New Buildings,
Hinckley,
Leicestershire,
LE10 1HW

Day 2

Hear4u
13 King St,
Hinckley,
Leicestershire,
LE10 1QT

Certification

During the course, your performance and competency in earwax removal techniques will be continuously evaluated. Upon the demonstration of the required standard competency, you will receive an official HCPI and CPD-accredited certificate confirming your ability to safely perform earwax removal procedures.

Insurance

We can recommend insurance at a competitive cost which you will be able to take out after completion of the course.