Policy statement on taking ear mould impressions
Teachers of the Deaf may take earmould impressions subject to the following conditions.
- This task is contained in their job description.
- The service/establishment which employs them has a current policy detailing guidance and procedures for the task.
- There is an established arrangement for processing and paying for the earmoulds.
- Their employer (Local Authority or other employer) has current appropriate insurance cover for this procedure.
- They have received and satisfactorily completed ear examination and age appropriate impression training from an accredited otoscopy and impression training provider and conform to BSA standards and guidelines (see )
- They have obtained written parental consent to the procedure.91ԭƬ NEC
September 2016
