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Hearing

Hearing and ear health in children

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This module provides an introduction to hearing, hearing problems and ear health and how to carry out a hearing and ear health screen.

Module duration: 1.5 hours online, followed by supervised practice as needed

Before you start, check that you have completed these modules:

Resources you will need

  • Audiometer (machine, tablet or phone app)
  • Noise cancelling headphones
  • Otoscope
  • Speculum (small and medium size)
  • Handwashing facilities or hand sanitizer
  • Wipes or disinfectant and cotton wool to clean equipment
  • Table and two chairs

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Resources

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Lessons

1. Hearing in children

2 Topics

  1. 1.1. Key words
  2. 1.2. Hearing and hearing problems

2. Ear health

3 Topics

  1. 2.1. What healthy ears look like
  2. 2.2. Signs of ear health problems
  3. 2.3. Common reasons for ear health problems

3. Preparing for screening

1 Topic

  1. 3.1. Screening preparations

4. Hearing and ear health screen

4 Topics

  1. 4.1. Information about the child
  2. 4.2. Hearing screen
  3. 4.3. Ear health screen
  4. 4.4. Plan

5. Post-module quiz and acknowledgements

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