Foreign Body Removal Online Course
When a patient has something stuck in their ear, do you remove it or refer them?
This course is for practitioners who are already trained in microsuction. It starts with the anatomy of the ear canal and works through to the decision itself, including when someone should go to A&E instead and what to write up afterwards.
Written and taught by the people who still work in our Rugeley clinic every week: Lesley Waterfield, Director of Education and Development; Paul White, Logistics Director; and Debbie Darling, Clinical Director, who runs our clinics.
- Fully accredited
- 4 hours CPD
11 learning outcomes, for adults over 18 only. Your certificate is valid for 3 years.
- 22
- Lessons
- 6
- Clinical modules
- 15
- Assessment questions
- 80%
- Pass mark
Your insurance
Already microsuction trained? Add foreign body removal to your cover.
Insurers won't cover you for a procedure you can't show training in. If you're already microsuction trained, this certificate is what they ask for before adding foreign body removal to your cover. It sits on top of your microsuction training, so you still need that first. Once it's on your cover, you can see these patients yourself instead of sending them elsewhere.
- Pass the assessment and we issue a certificate in your name. It's valid for three years.
- Your insurer can add foreign body removal to the microsuction cover you already have.
- Once you've passed, we can put you in touch with our insurance partners.
- Your own scope of practice still applies, and the course is clear about when to refer.
Who it's for
You already do microsuction. Now and then you find something that isn't wax.
For practitioners already trained in microsuction. If you're not trained yet, start with our Professional Microsuction Course.
You don't need to have removed one before. The course gives you time to think it through before you face it in clinic.
Adults over 18 only. The course doesn't cover children, and it tells you plainly when someone should go to A&E instead.
Objects the course works through
- Beads
- Cotton wool
- Hearing aid components
- Button batteries
- Insects
What the object is changes what you do, so we go through each type in turn, including the ones that can't wait. For each one we compare manual instruments, warm water irrigation and microsuction. The course finishes with five case studies.
What you'll learn
Six clinical modules, then a final assessment.
Lessons open in order. They're built from the slides we teach with in clinic, with otoscope images, knowledge checks, reflection questions and decision flow charts along the way.
Module 01
Ear Anatomy & Physiology
The ear canal and eardrum, and how their anatomy limits what you can safely reach.
1 lesson
Module 02
Assessment and Presentation
Taking a history, otoscopic examination, what normal and abnormal look like, and the red flags that change your plan.
2 lessons
Module 03
Contraindications and Complications
Absolute and relative contraindications, and which presentations should go to A&E instead.
1 lesson
Module 04
General Principles of Foreign Body Removal
Manual instruments, warm water irrigation and microsuction, and how to choose between them for each type of object.
2 lessons
Module 05
Complications
Canal abrasions and other complications, risk assessment, decision flow charts and informed consent.
10 lessons
Module 06
Case Studies
Five case studies that take you through the whole process from start to finish.
6 lessons
Module 07
Assessment & certificate
15 multiple choice questions in 30 minutes. You need 80% to pass and you can have up to 5 attempts. We show you your score and whether you've passed, but not the individual answers.
How it works
Sign up, pay, then work through it at your own pace.
- 1
Create your account
Sign up with your name, email and a password. The same account works for all our courses and keeps your progress and certificate.
- 2
Pay for the course
It's £295 incl. VAT on our limited-time offer (normally £395). You pay before the lessons open.
- 3
Work through the modules
Go at your own pace on a phone, tablet or computer. If you stop part way, you'll pick up where you left off.
- 4
Pass and get certified
Pass the assessment, fill in the course feedback, then print or save your certificate. It's valid for 3 years.
Get access
Pay once. There's no subscription.
Once you've bought the course it stays on your account. If your employer is paying, or you need places for a team, give us a ring and we'll sort it out.
Not trained in microsuction yet? Start with our Professional Microsuction Course.
Questions first? Call 01889 725 001 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm) or email info@ukmicrosuction.co.uk.
Foreign Body Removal Online Course
- Fully accredited
- 4 hours CPD
£295£395incl. VAT
Limited-time offer. List price £395.
The CPD Group, Approved Provider #786310. Verify
- 22 lessons across 6 clinical modules, plus references
- Knowledge checks and reflection questions along the way
- Final assessment: 15 questions, 30 minutes, 80% pass mark, up to 5 attempts
- Certificate of Attainment, valid 3 years
- If you're already microsuction trained, it's the certificate your insurer asks for to add foreign body removal to your cover
- Go at your own pace. Your progress is saved to your account.
Stripe handles the payment, so we never see your card details.
Frequently asked
Questions people ask
If your question isn't here, ring 01889 725 001 and we'll get back to you the same working day.
Who is this course for?
For practitioners already trained in microsuction. If you're not trained yet, start with our Professional Microsuction Course.
Does it cover children?
No, it's for adults over 18 only. The course doesn't cover children, and it tells you when someone should go to A&E instead.
Will this let me remove foreign bodies from patients' ears?
Already microsuction trained? This certificate is what your insurer asks for to add foreign body removal to your cover. It's an add-on to your microsuction training, so it won't make you insurable on its own. Once you've passed, we can put you in touch with our insurance partners. Your own scope of practice still applies, and the course is clear about where that ends and when to refer.
Is this the same as your two-day training course?
No. The Professional Microsuction Course is our core training: two days of hands-on, supervised practice, with a Certificate of Safe Practice at the end. This online course is an add-on for people who've already done microsuction training and want foreign body removal on their insurance.
How does the assessment work?
15 multiple choice questions, with 30 minutes for each attempt. You need 80% to pass and you can have up to 5 attempts. Afterwards we show you your score and whether you've passed, but not the individual answers.
What do I get at the end?
A Certificate of Attainment in your name, once you've passed the assessment and filled in the course feedback. It's valid for 3 years from the day you finish, and it can't be transferred to anyone else.
How long do I have to complete it?
As long as you need. Lessons open in order, and you can stop and come back whenever you like.
Is there a student discount?
Not while the limited-time offer is on. The offer already brings it down from £395 to £295 incl. VAT, which is the student price, so there's no code to enter.
Get started
Know what to do before a patient walks in with one.
The Foreign Body Removal Online Course, for adults over 18. Fully accredited, 4 hours CPD.