SurgEd Notes

07/03/2026

Ear wax removal is one of the fastest-growing services in community healthcare right now.

Demand continues to rise across pharmacies, GP practices, audiology clinics and private providers yet many clinicians still lack formal training in safe microsuction techniques.

Our Mededly Microsuction Training Academy will assist you on your path to becoming competent.

The two-day ENT-led training programme designed to take healthcare professionals from theory to hands-on practice.

📅 27–28 March 2026
📍 Greenford Quay, Greenford, London

If you’re a pharmacist, nurse, GP, audiologist or healthcare professional looking to introduce and train in ear wax removal services, this course will give you the confidence and practical skills to get you started.

What the course includes:

✔ ENT clinician-led teaching
✔ Live demonstrations
✔ Hands-on practical training
✔ Microsuction machine operation
✔ Loupes & video otoscopy training
✔ Infection control & documentation
✔ Certificate of completion
✔ 10 CPD points

Course Structure

Day 1 (Zoom):
Ear anatomy, wax assessment, safety, infection control, documentation and clinic setup.

Day 2 (In-person practical):
Microsuction technique, equipment training using loupes and OWL otoscope (Audelation Ltd), live demonstrations and supervised practice.

We’re also including free lunch, refreshments and post-course support for all attendees.

💥 Early Bird: £645

Places are strictly limited to maintain high quality practical training.

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