Pharmacy First: Otitis Media Pathway

Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 26th April 2024

Including CPPE content and otoscopy video   

A reminder: for all children that are referred for the Otitis Media MUST have an physical examination using the Otoscope.

Found in the ‘Useful CPPE resources to support the delivery of Pharmacy First (Not mandatory)’ section.

Within this section, you can access a short video called ‘NHS Pharmacy First: Otitis media – otoscopy’ for help with how to deliver the physical check of the patient’s ear.

access the video here:

How to gain practice/ competence:

  • Buddy up with another pharmacy/ pharmacist
  • Practice on family and friends