In-Person Course for Therapists. Complete Both Days for 14 Contact Hours (1.4 CEUs)
March 21, 2025: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
March 22, 2025: 8:00 am – 2:45 pm
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
White Plains, NY
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This evidence-based course will train clinicians in the practical management of vestibular disorders. The course will include instruction in anatomy and physiology, medical management, pathology, detailed bedside examination and treatment skills. The material will be presented in a lecture, lab and video case study format. Competence in the performance of a comprehensive office / bedside examination and treatment skills will be addressed in a lab format. The seminar is intended to enhance the clinician’s ability to identify appropriate candidates for and administer vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Perform a detailed bedside vestibular & balance examination
- Based on patient history and bedside examination, identify the specific features of:
- Unilateral vestibular disorders
- Bilateral vestibular disorders
- Central vestibular disorders
- Non-vestibular dizziness
- Recognize typical characteristics of peripheral vestibular vs. central-etiology nystagmus
- Prescribe rehabilitation programs to address compensation for vestibular dysfunction
- Identify specific variants of BPPV and perform appropriate canalith repositioning maneuvers
- Identify indications for further diagnostic testing / medical referral
- Recognize the clinical significance of vestibular diagnostic studies
AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for PTs, PTAs, OTs, and OTAs.
Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS, is the Director of the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA and an associate faculty member at Misericordia University, Department of Physical Therapy. Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy and from the University of Scranton, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has attained competency certification in "Vestibular Rehabilitation" and "Vestibular Function Test Interpretation."Since 1999, Jeff has lectured at professional conferences, universities and continuing education courses for audiologists, physicians and therapists involved in managing patients with dizziness and imbalance. Jeff has developed a teaching website "www.vestibularseminars.com" designed to provide information to assist clinicians in the management of dizziness and imbalance.
Jeff Walters was a great instructor. He kept our group engaged and gave us tools to recognize differential diagnoses involving the vestibular system. I would highly recommend this course/instructor to fellow clinicians to take your knowledge of vestibular rehabilitation to the next level. -Rachel H., PTA
Jeff made an active effort to engage participants. The information he was able to share is indeed helpful for real world situations and treating. As an expert in this field he was easy to speak to and made learning fun. -Kelly M., PT
This was a great course that encompasses a good foundation for treating and rehabilitating patients with various vestibular impairments. -Cacee P., PTA
VENUE ADDRESS
Rosedale Room Billings Building, Building #4
785 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
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