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Adult Diagnostic (AD)

Learning Lab: Cerumen Management Workshop: Navigating Your Way Out of a Sticky Situation (separate ticket required)

LL101 - Learning Lab: Lab A - Cerumen Management Workshop: Navigating Your Way out of a Sticky Situation (separate ticket required)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM CST

Location: Rooms 206-207

Earn 0.15 CEUs

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Lead Presenter(s)

Samuel N. Bittel, AuD

Vestibular Audiologist/Owner
Hearing and Balance Specialists of Kansas City
Leawood, Kansas

Disclosure(s): Financial relationships to disclose; Nonfinancial: Owner- Hearing and Balance Specialists of KC -ABA’s subject matter expertise group to help the development of a vestibular specialization certification -Audiology Practice Standards Organization cerumen management standards group -AAA’s practice management workgroup -Associate editor for Audiology Today.

Abstract:
Audiologists should be well versed in cerumen removal, particularly as the entry point for vestibular/hearing health care. As autonomous practitioners, managing cerumen is a crucial skill. This two-part didactic and hands-on workshop will provide the foundation/knowledge needed to become competent in cerumen management. This lab will cover the anatomy/physiology of the ear canal, cerumen properties, technical aspects of removal, managing incidents, infection control, state regulations, and billing. The second portion includes a demonstration of removal techniques/equipment and ends with hands-on experience.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate appropriate infection control related to cerumen removal.
Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate proper technique for removing cerumen.
Upon completion, participants will be able to list the needed tools for cerumen removal.