Vestibular Rehab Certificate for Clinicians: Foundation and Clinical Application

Training

Differential diagnosis in dizziness is key to effective treatment. The online portion of this hybrid course will provide the clinician with the foundational knowledge to improve understanding of vestibular function and the effects of vestibular dysfunction in patients presenting with dizziness, imbalance, and falls. The live weekend course focuses on training and refining clinical skills in assessment and treatment, differential diagnosis through large and small group activities, review of nystagmus videos, treatment progression labs, and case study analysis. This course will prepare the clinician through education and practice, to perform an efficient examination and develop an effective, evidence-based treatment plan for patients with dizziness. Approved for 22 contact hours for PT and OT.

Course covers:

• Pathophysiology of dizziness originating in the peripheral and central vestibular systems as well as cervicogenic causes
• Recognizing and interpreting nystagmus videos
• Principles of assessment and differential diagnosis of dizziness
• Lab time for performing oculomotor exam, neuro screen, positional testing, and vestibular-specific functional outcome measures
• BPPV: assessment and treatment techniques with instructor feedback
• Clinical practice guidelines for peripheral vestibular hypofunction and translating that to treatment
• Vestibular rehab lab to practice treatment, dosing, and activity progressions
• Education on advanced practice vestibular topics

Instructors: Colleen Sleik PT, DPT, NCS and Jack Cervantes PT, DPT, OCS

Registration: https://www.vestibularpt.com/courses/vestibular-rehab-for-clinicians-part-1-foundation

 

When

Oct 5 - 6, 2024

Location

Green Bay
Wisconsin
United States

Info

Instructor: Colleen Sleik PT, DPT, NCS / Focus on Function Physical Therapy, PC
Website: https://www.vestibularpt.com/bundles/vestibular-rehab-certifcate-for-clinicians-Green-Bay