Ear and Eye Disorders: Recognition, Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Management

Course code: AR141

Course summary

This virtual course provides healthcare practitioners with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and confidence in assessing and managing patients presenting with common ear and eye conditions in primary care.

The course will explore common clinical presentations, focusing on recognising and differentiating between conditions, appropriate treatment and management options, and identifying signs and symptoms that require further investigation or specialist referral.

Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making and safe management within the primary care setting.

Who should attend?

Practice nurses
Community nurses
Registered nurses
Advanced nurse practitioners
Allied Health Professionals such as pharmacists & paramedics
Other healthcare professionals involved in primary care assessment and management.

Important notes

Course times are from 10:00am- 4:30pm The course is delivered virtually on Zoom.

All course material, evaluations and certificates are provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Undertake a focused history for patients presenting with ear and eye complaints.
Review relevant anatomy, physiology and examination findings.
Recognise and differentiate between common ear and eye conditions.
Understand appropriate treatment and management options.
Identify red flags and potentially serious conditions.
Understand when referral for further investigation or specialist management is indicated.

Course programme

Ear conditions

Brief review of ear anatomy and physiology.
Focused history taking and relevant examination findings.
Common ear conditions and their clinical presentation:
- Otitis externa.
- Otitis media.
- Ear wax impaction.
- Eustachian tube dysfunction.
- Tinnitus.
- Hearing loss.
- Ear pain and discharge.
Differential diagnosis and management options.
Red flags and referral criteria.

Eye conditions

Brief review of eye anatomy and physiology.
Focused history taking and relevant examination findings.
Common eye conditions and their clinical presentation:
- Conjunctivitis.
- Blepharitis.
- Dry eye.
- Styes and chalazion.
- Allergic eye conditions.
- Corneal abrasions and foreign bodies.
- Red eye presentations.
Differential diagnosis and management options.
Recognition of sight-threatening conditions.
Red flags and referral criteria.

Clinical application

Case studies and clinical scenarios will be incorporated throughout the day to encourage discussion and develop confidence in clinical decision-making.

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