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However, there is little research on the perceptions of audiology students regarding their competence and confidence following video otoscopic training, and how they view the use of video otoscopy as a teaching tool. Therefore, this study aimed to determine undergraduate (UG) audiology students\u2019 perceived competence and confidence in conducting otoscopy following training by video otoscopic examination.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A survey methodology with a cross sectional design was employed. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to all third and fourth year (senior) (<jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200979) UG audiology students using Survey Monkey. Ethical approval and permission from relevant stakeholders were obtained. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>60\u2009% of the students felt competent in performing otoscopy, while 63.3\u2009% felt less competent in interpreting otoscopic examination findings. 43.3\u2009% felt they can confidently and competently identify outer ear pathologies. There was no association between the number of video otoscopic examinations performed and perceived competence or\/and confidence. There was also no statistically significant relationship between year of study (e.g., third year versus fourth year) and perceived competence or\/and confident (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.7131). Almost all (97\u2009%) students felt that video otoscopic training should continue to be part of the clinical training as it helped them enhance their skills in performing otoscopy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Current findings highlight the need to improve students\u2019 practical training, incorporating pathologic ears into the curriculum. 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