Question:
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when you're going to do an ear candling course, should you look for one that includes the use of an otoscope?Is it really needed?Thanks in advance,
Azalia
There are many therapists that practise ear candling without otoscopes quite successfully, but I would say that it is quite an important tool.
Many clients come to me thinking that they have excessive ear wax when, on examiniation, I find the ear canal to be clear. This would obviously point to another reason they might be presenting with hearing loss. It doesn't change the treatment as such, but just gives you more clues as to what you are dealing with.
Also, as there have been cases where an ear drum is perforated (a contraindication to the treatment), but that the client is unaware of this. It's also useful in checking for foreign objects or grommets in the ear.
Hope this helps.
Lesley
Isn't HP great? I only posted that question latelast night and I've already had an answer:DI think I take this place for granted sometimes!!!
Thanks for the info Lesley, and yes it was very helpful. I've noticed that the particular course near me does the course in ear candling and then a separate course for the use of otoscopes. I can appreciate how the use of an otoscope is a useful tool in the treatment so if I do choose to do the ear candling course, then I might go on to do the otoscope training later on when funds allow!
Thanks again for answering my question:D
It depends who you train with. I trained with Linda Stokes and it isn't part of the basic course, however they now offer advanced courses which teach you how to use the otoscope and teach you more about candling successfully.
You definitely don't need it, but some people do like it.. one day.. I might..
when you're going to do an ear candling course, should you look for one that includes the use of an otoscope?Is it really needed?Thanks in advance,
Azalia
Answers:
There are many therapists that practise ear candling without otoscopes quite successfully, but I would say that it is quite an important tool.
Many clients come to me thinking that they have excessive ear wax when, on examiniation, I find the ear canal to be clear. This would obviously point to another reason they might be presenting with hearing loss. It doesn't change the treatment as such, but just gives you more clues as to what you are dealing with.
Also, as there have been cases where an ear drum is perforated (a contraindication to the treatment), but that the client is unaware of this. It's also useful in checking for foreign objects or grommets in the ear.
Hope this helps.
Lesley
Answers:
Isn't HP great? I only posted that question latelast night and I've already had an answer:DI think I take this place for granted sometimes!!!
Thanks for the info Lesley, and yes it was very helpful. I've noticed that the particular course near me does the course in ear candling and then a separate course for the use of otoscopes. I can appreciate how the use of an otoscope is a useful tool in the treatment so if I do choose to do the ear candling course, then I might go on to do the otoscope training later on when funds allow!
Thanks again for answering my question:D
Answers:
It depends who you train with. I trained with Linda Stokes and it isn't part of the basic course, however they now offer advanced courses which teach you how to use the otoscope and teach you more about candling successfully.
You definitely don't need it, but some people do like it.. one day.. I might..
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