Mastering ENT Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment

Name: Mastering ENT Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment
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A Complete Guide to Ear, Nose, Throat Conditions for Students & Professionals

Created byMohamed AL ashram

Last updated 12/2025

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What you'll learn

Anatomy & Physiology of the ENT System
Common ENT Disorders
Ear Disorders: Otitis media, otitis externa, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and ear infections.
Throat Disorders: Tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties.

Course content

12 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Hearing and Balance: How the Ear Works7:16
Discover how the tympanic membrane and ossicles amplify sound, how the cochlea and hair cells convert it to neural signals, and how the vestibular system enables balance.
ENT exam1:18
Take a thorough history, then inspect, palpate, and perform site-specific examinations of the ear, nose, mouth, and neck, recording findings to enable comparison and guide management.
Ear pain0:47
Assess ear pain by identifying origins in the ear or elsewhere, distinguish ear disease from other causes through skilled examination, and refer to specialist or pursue surgery to confirm diagnosis.
Ear pain2:36
Explore primary and referred otalgia, including otitis media, otitis externa, trauma, foreign bodies, and TMJ or dental sources, with symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and management.
Ear Pain (Otalgia)9:42
Distinguish primary ear disease from referred otalgia, and identify red flags such as persistent otalgia with exam in smokers to guide evaluation toward dental, TMJ, throat, or neck sources.
Ear pain4:54
Identify common and referred causes of ear pain, including otitis externa, acute otitis media, chronic otitis media, foreign bodies, trauma, barotrauma, and tmj or dental sources.

Adult hear impairment0:55
Identify how 6% of UK adults experience significant hearing impairment, often gradually and unnoticed, especially with unilateral loss. Explain diagnosis via history, ear exam, and tuning fork.
hearing impairment introduction1:00
Explore causes, diagnosis, and management of adult hearing impairment and tinnitus, detailing conductive, sensory, neural, and mixed losses, with audiometry, imaging, and interventions such as hearing aids and cochlear implants.
hearing impairment lecture1:55
Explore adult hearing impairment and tinnitus, covering causes such as aging and noise, and types including conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. Learn management with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and sound therapy.

children hearing loss0:48
Explore the causes, diagnosis, and management of child hearing loss, including congenital genetic syndromes, newborn screening, audiometric and genetic testing, and interventions such as hearing aids and cochlear implants.
hearing loss children lecture2:09
Explore childhood hearing loss, its congenital and acquired causes, diagnostics like OAE, ABR, tympanometry, and management from hearing aids to cochlear implants, plus early intervention and education.

facial palsy introduction0:49
Explore Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome; diagnose by clinical exam and MRI; manage with steroids, antivirals if varicella is suspected, and physiotherapy; differentiate Bell's palsy from stroke.
facial nerve palsy7:17
Explore facial nerve palsy, distinguishing peripheral versus central facial weakness, review causes such as Bell's palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and cover management with steroids, eye care, and antivirals.

paranasal sinsuit6s intro0:43
Explore sinusitis types and related infections, including acute and chronic sinusitis with fungal symptoms, diagnosis through nasal endoscopy and CT, and management with antibiotics, decongestants, and surgery for chronic cases.
paranasal sunsuits lecture8:17
Explains paranasal sinus anatomy and drainage pathways, defines acute and chronic rhinosinusitis, symptoms, diagnosis, and management, including saline irrigation, nasal steroids, antibiotics, and surgical options.

Sore throat0:37
Identify viral and bacterial causes of sore throat, use throat swab testing to diagnose strep throat, manage symptoms, and know first-line antibiotics for strep while distinguishing viral from bacterial presentations.
Sore throat lecture7:03
Explore sore throat causes from viral and bacterial pharyngitis to fungal and non-infectious origins, with Centor criteria, rapid strep testing, and penicillin-class treatments, plus complications like peritonsillar abscess.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of biology and human anatomy is recommended.
Medical Terminology – Familiarity with common medical terms will help in understanding ENT conditions and procedures.

Description

Master the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) disorders with this comprehensive online course. Designed for medical students, general practitioners, and healthcare professionals, this course provides a practical, evidence-based approach to ENT medicine.

You will explore a wide range of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures, including:

Ear disorders: ear pain, infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo
Nasal and sinus conditions: rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, and deviated septum
Throat and voice issues: sore throat, tonsillitis, dysphonia, and sleep apnea
Head and neck problems: facial pain, facial nerve palsy, and tumors

The course combines theory with real-world clinical practice, featuring:

Detailed lecture notes and visuals for each topic
Step-by-step diagnostic approaches using otoscopy, audiometry, tympanometry, endoscopy, and imaging
Evidence-based management strategies, including medical treatment, surgical options, and rehabilitation such as hearing aids and cochlear implants
Case-based discussions and interactive quizzes to strengthen clinical reasoning

By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize common ENT symptoms, differentiate conditions, and select appropriate treatment plans confidently. Whether you are preparing for clinical rotations, board exams, or enhancing your medical practice, this course gives you the knowledge and practical tools to excel in otolaryngology.

Enroll now to gain a strong foundation in ENT disorders, improve your clinical skills, and boost your confidence in diagnosing and managing patients with ear, nose, and throat problems.

Who this course is for:

Medical students (pre-clinical or early clinical years) who need foundational knowledge in ENT.
Nursing students who will encounter ENT-related cases in clinical practice.
Physician assistant (PA) students studying general medicine and primary care.
Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists looking to understand ENT-related causes of hearing and speech disorders.
Pharmacists who need to understand ENT medications and treatments.
mergency medical technicians (EMTs) & paramedics who may deal with ENT emergencies like airway obstruction and severe nosebleeds.
Family doctors and general practitioners who want to enhance their ENT diagnostic skills.
Medical assistants & healthcare support staff who assist in ENT clinics

Mastering ENT Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment

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Course content

Introduction to ENT and Common Ear Problems6 lectures • 27min

Ear Discharge (Otorrhea)1 lecture • 1min

: Hearing Impairment and Tinnitus in Adults3 lectures • 4min

Hearing Loss in Children2 lectures • 3min

Adult Hearing Rehabilitation and Cochlear Implants1 lecture • 1min

Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)1 lecture • 1min

Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Disorders2 lectures • 8min

paranasal sinsuits2 lectures • 9min

Facial pain1 lecture • 1min

throat Disorders and Sore Throat2 lectures • 8min

Requirements

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