Practical ENT Course
A hands-on one-day course at Sunderland Royal Hospital, taught by ENT consultants and supported by senior trainees.
A Comprehensive Practical Day
The Prepared4ENT Practical ENT Course provides both lecture-based knowledge and hands-on practical experience in common ENT conditions and procedures. It covers exactly what you'd encounter on an ENT hospital rotation or in primary care — taught by consultants who do this every day.
The course is held at the Education Centre at Sunderland Royal Hospital, and is deliberately kept small to maximise hands-on time for every delegate.
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What Will Be Taught
Hands-on practical experience in the procedures and examinations you'll actually need — taught under supervision by specialist consultants.
1Practical Procedure Stations
- Flexible nasendoscopy & laryngoscopy
- Microsuctioning the external ear canal
- Insertion of nasal packs for epistaxis
- Vertigo testing and Epley's manoeuvre
- Airway management
- Drainage of peritonsillar abscess (quinsy)
- ENT examination — ears, nose and throat
2Lecture Topics
- Common ENT diseases in primary care
- ENT emergencies and how to manage them
- Ear anatomy and common ear conditions
- Sinonasal conditions and management
- Head and neck — red flag symptoms
- ENT in the paediatric patient
- Latest NICE, SIGN and national guidelines
Who Should Attend
This course has been developed to be most beneficial for those with limited or no previous ENT experience. We would suggest that those who have already passed the DoHNS would not benefit.
Junior Doctors
Foundation, CT and ST doctors starting an ENT post, or doctors keen to explore ENT as a career. Ideal if you haven't had ENT experience before.
GPs & GP Trainees
With nearly 25% of primary care workload ENT-related, this course is invaluable for GPs. Also relevant to those considering the DoHNS with a view to a GP special interest.
A&E Doctors
ENT emergencies are common in emergency medicine. This course covers the ENT emergencies you'll face and how to handle them confidently.
Nurses
ENT specialist nurses, those considering flexible nasendoscopy, and nurses working on ENT wards — especially valuable with hospital-at-night rotations.
Medical Students
Final-year students keen to get ahead and broaden their clinical skills before entering foundation training.
Allied Health Professionals
Physiotherapists, audiologists and other AHPs who encounter ENT problems and wish to better understand ENT anatomy, conditions and emergency management.
Free 200-Page Course Book
Every delegate receives our specially written course book at no extra cost. Written from scratch by the Prepared4ENT team, this 200-page book covers common ENT conditions seen in both hospital and primary care, with particular attention to emergencies. It includes the latest guidelines from NICE, SIGN and other national and international organisations.
If you'd like to suggest content for future editions, let us know.
Taught by Consultants
The course is predominantly taught by ENT consultants known for their teaching ability. They are supported by senior specialist registrars who can answer questions and provide up-to-date clinical advice.
All faculty teach because they want to — not because they are being paid. This is a charitable course and all surplus goes back into future educational activities.