Preparing for Session 1

Global: UNE myLearn
Site: Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience
Book: Preparing for Session 1
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Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 7:46 AM

Specific learning objectives

Students should:

  1. Briefly identify the aetiology of otitis media and cholesteatoma
  2. List important complications of otitis media and cholesteatoma
  3. Discuss the principles of management of otitis media and cholesteatoma. 

Skills mastered

Students should:

  1. Demonstrate the skills of a head, eyes, ear, nose and throat (HEENT) exam
  2. Demonstrate the skills of interpreting otoscopy findings
  3. Demonstrate the skills of interpreting a head and neck CT

Guiding questions

To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:

  1.  What are some complications of acute otitis media?
  2. What are some complications of recurrent otitis media?
  3. What is a cholesteatoma?