Presenter
Dr Hayder Ridha, Ear Nose Throat Specialist
Supported by
Jenny Cudmore, Assistant Principal, Teacher of the Deaf, Dept of Education (DoE)
Rachel Mills, Teacher of the Deaf for Conductive Hearing Loss, DoE
Michaela McGuinness, Project Manager/Screener, Hear Our Heart Bus
Shar Simpson, Admin/Screener, Hear Our Heart Bus
Otitis Media (OM) is one of the most common childhood health conditions and can significantly impact hearing, speech, language development, learning and wellbeing if not identified and managed early. This webinar will explore common OM presentations, evidence-based diagnosis and management, referral pathways, and the health and education support services available to children and families across rural and remote Western NSW.
This webinar will provide GPs with practical guidance to support early diagnosis, treatment and referral. Dr Hayder Ridha will also demonstrate the Otitis Media Guidelines App, a step-by-step clinical tool to assist with the assessment, diagnosis and management of OM in everyday practice.
Program
6.55pm Login
7.00pm Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country & Introductions (Donna)
7.05pm Didactic OM education session with Dr Ridha, including:
- Interactive Otitis Media Guidelines App demonstration
- OM management tips & short demo of useful ear health equipment
8.05pm Q&A and Open Discussion with Dr Ridha (facilitated by Donna)
8.15pm Teacher of the Deaf Service Referrals (Jenny & Rachel)
8.20pm Hear Our Heart Ear Bus – Hearing Test Referrals (Michaela & Shar)
8.25pm Quick ‘Wrap up’ Q&A session
8.30pm Evaluation and close
(Note: If there is a high level of engagement, this session may go overtime)
Learning Outcomes
- Identify common presentations, risk factors and potential impacts of Otitis Media (OM) in children
- Discuss evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of OM in general practice
- Describe appropriate referral pathways and local support services available to children and families affected by OM
- Utilise the Otitis Media Guidelines App to support clinical decision-making, management and timely referral in everyday practice
