Clean patients’ ear canals

Clean patients` ear canals, avoiding damage to normal eardrum function.

empty patient’s ear canals
empty a patients’ ear canal
clean a patient’s ear canal
clear patient’s ear canals
clean patient’s ear canal

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Clean patients’ ear canals is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Audiologist: Audiologists assess, diagnose and treat patients ( children or adults) with audiological and vestibular disorders caused by infectious, genetic, traumatic or degenerative conditions, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties. They can prescribe a hearing aid and have a role in assessing and managing patients who may benefit from cochlear implants. 
 

Clean patients’ ear canals is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Clean patients’ ear canals – ESCO