Vestibular Rehabilitation

Does the Thought Make Your Head Spin?

This evidenced based course describes the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system and various disorders commonly seen in vestibular dysfunction. Treatment options for each disorder, as well as, expected outcomes are thoroughly addressed. Demonstration video of assessing for vestibular disorders and interpreting findings are included along with treatment options for each disorder. Case studies are presented along with a question / answer series of most commonly asked questions. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to perform a basic vestibular assessment and provide treatment as appropriate.

The best practice in any discipline is based upon sound research and professional judgment. Join us and take home evidence-based treatment strategies that can be used now in any clinical setting.

What participants are saying . . .

“This information is invaluable in home health setting.”

“I will be better able to differentiate those who may benefit from balance training vs. other treatments such as strengthening.”

“I work in the hospital, and I feel I can use some of the tests as additional tools to determine the possible cause of the dizziness”

“Seeing the girls work with the pt, actual hands on application reinforces the learning”

Course Objectives

1. Describe basic vestibular system anatomy and physiology.
2. Accurately perform a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment and demonstrate the ability to interpret findings in order to formulate
3. an appropriate treatment plan.
4. Perform standard and modified treatments for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
5. Understand signs and symptoms and select appropriate treatment options for patients with vestibular loss.

Course Outline

• Pre-test
• Anatomy & Physiology of Vestibular System
• Examining the Vestibular System
• BPPV Assessment & Treatment
• UVH BVH Central Vestibular Disorders
• BPPV Cast Study
• Vestibular Case study
• Q & A
• Post-test with feedback
• Course Evaluation

CEU Information

Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 5 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in AR,CA,DC, IL, NC, NM, NY, TX.

This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations:FL, KY, LA, MD, NV, NJ, OH, OK.

This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SD.

This course has been accepted for CE credit by these states because it has been approved by another state’s board or association: AK, AL, AZ, DE, GA, HA, IN, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, TN, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.

INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS

If you do not see your state listed, please visit your state board or association’s website and request information for an individual application.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

This course is approved by the AOTA for 3 contact hours.