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by Brad Cheek — last modified 24-02-2008 14:58

Learning opportunities and educational objectives

Learning objectives

Knowledge	Skills (Not specific to condition)	Opportunity	Assessment opportunities
Common conditions/symptoms
Deafness Earache Discharge Tinnitus Dysequilibrium	Use of auroscope Communication with deaf Tuning Fork tests Whispered hearing tests Aural toilet (Use of microscope/sucker in ENT clinic)	opd opd opd opd opd opd	DOP CBDMini CEX Mini CEX DOP DOP
Nasal Discharge “Catarrh” Nasal Blockage Allergy Facial Pain TMJ pain Toothache Sore throats/tonsillitis Snoring/Sleep apnoea	Nasendoscopy Auroscopic Nasal exam Interpret common diagnostic differences in ENT symptoms	opd opd opd	DOP DOP CBD ear CBD nasal CBD throat
Urgent Conditions/Symptoms
Hoarseness Dysphagia Neck lumps Facial palsy (TWO WEEK RULE)		opd opd opd 0pd
Emergency Conditions
Epistaxis Nasal/Facial/Ear trauma Airway obstruction Croup/epiglottitis Foreign bodies	Nasal cautery/packing	on call on call on call on call on call	DOP

Educational Opportunities available during ENT post

ENT clinics
Max Facial clinics
Preadmission clinics
Audiology Hearing tests Hearing aids Tinnitus counselling
Speech therapy
Radiology
Oncology multi disciplinary clinics
Operating theatre sessions
Supervised on call sessions

Staff who can complete educational assessments

All Consultants
SPRs
Nurse Practitioners

Updated by BC on 24/2/08