Intro to Vestibular Rehab Course
Intro to Vestibular Rehab Course is organized by PT Seminars.
Course Description:
This introductory level course is designed to provide the participant with a thorough evidence-based understanding of the anatomy & physiology of the vestibular system, key points of a proper vestibular examination, and the interpretation of the findings for vestibular dysfunction. Included will be evidence-based treatment strategies related to the major types of vestibular dysfunction.
This online certificate course for Physical Therapists/PTA’s, Occupational Therapists/COTA’s, and ATC’s, is a learning module taught by on-demand streaming video. At the end of the course, there will be a quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz, a certificate confirming completion of the Intro to Vestibular Rehab Course will be issued.
Course Agenda:
• This course provides an introduction to the novice therapist evaluating a patient with complaints of dizziness.
• It helps to provide a basic understanding of the vestibular system and how it relates to orientation to the world.
• It also provides an understanding of the types of dysfunction that can occur in the vestibular system.
• This course discusses the key “bedside” tests and measures to help differentiate between the different types of dysfunction.
• Finally, this course provides treatment strategies to manage/ improve the patient’s deficits related to vestibular dysfunction.
• Q/A and Adjourn
Course Objectives:
• Identify key structures related to the vestibular system.
• Identify three common types of dysfunction related to the vestibular system.
• Identify tests and measures to help rule in/ rule out the common types of dysfunction.
• Identify treatment strategies to manage the common types of vestibular dysfunction.