Our vestibular rehab certification ensures that therapists completing this program and using the designated initials VPT-C (VOT-C for occupational therapists) have demonstrated knowledge of vestibular rehab anatomy, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and are able to competently perform skills in assessment and treatment of BPPV, peripheral vestibular dysfunction, central vestibular dysfunction, and cervicogenic dizziness.
Online coursework: Completion of 8 hours of online asynchronous coursework, laying the foundation for clinical practice. Pass all quizzes with 70% or greater to demonstrate proficiency. Correctly identify nystagmus in videos presented online.
Weekend competency course: Attend the 2-day weekend course Demonstrate competency in diagnostic and treatment procedures via skills check with course instructors.
Once all requirements are met, certification is awarded and the credentials VPT-C or VOT-C may be used in clinical practice.
VESTIBULAR REHAB CERTIFICATE FOR CLINICIANS
INSTRUCTORS
Colleen Sleik PT, DPT, NCS, GCS
Jack Cervantes PT, DPT, OCS
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, NYAPTA 24 contact hours
Course covers:
Instructional Methods: Demonstration, skills-check, large and small group discussion, video, case analysis
Educational Level: Intermediate; Delivery method: Live
Learning Objectives
1. Develop skills to perform canalith repositioning maneuvers for posterior, horizontal, and anterior canal BPPV with proper technique.
2. Apply differential diagnosis in clinical decision-making utilizing special tests and screening assessments.
3. Develop vestibular rehab treatment plan for patients with vestibular hypofunction based on clinical practice guidelines.
4. Develop personalized evaluation template for utilization in patient care.
5. Apply vestibular evaluation template to case studies to improve confidence in utilization and clinical practice.
6. Apply vestibular rehab techniques to patients with central and cervicogenic dizziness.
7. Recognize that there are other causes of dizziness and list indications for referral to a clinician with further training in this area.
Approved by the Wisconsin APTA for 22 contact hours and New York APTA for 24 contact hours. Focus on Function Physical Therapy, PC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#0000006328. This course is offered at 22 contact hours, intermediate educational level, foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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8:00-8:30 Introduction, vestibular anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology (.5 hour) 8:30-9:00 Nystagmus and goggles (videos) (.5 hour) 9:00-9:15 Red flags, contraindications, and precautions, c-spine clearing (.25 hour) 9:15-10:15 Posterior canal BPPV (1 hour) 10:15-10:30 Morning break 10:30-11:30 Horizontal canal BPPV (1 hour) 11:30-12:00 Anterior canal BPPV (.5 hour) 12:00-1:00 Lunch on own 1:00-2:00 Differential diagnosis (1 hour) 2:00-2:30 Vestibular hypofunction exam (.5 hour) 2:30-3:30 Case studies: differential diagnosis (1 hour) 3:30-3:45 Afternoon Break 3:45-4:30 Functional outcome measures in vestibular rehab (.75 hour) 4:30-5:00 Group discussion and individual work on creating personalized evaluation template (.5 hour) 5:00-5:30 Case studies (.5 hour) |
8:00-8:30 Review: BPPV diagnosis, treatment, differential diagnosis (.5 hour) 8:30-9:00 Vestibular hypofunction Clinical Practice Guideline (.5 hour) 9:00-10:30 Vestibular Rehab treatment: hypofunction, central, cervicogenic dizziness (1.5 hour) 10:30-10:45 Morning Break 10:45-11:15 Group discussion and individual work on developing plan of care template (.5 hour) 11:15-12:00 Case studies (.75 hour) 12:00-1:00 Lunch on own 1:00-1:30 What if treatment is not progressing? (.5 hour) 1:30-3:00 Advanced Practice Topics (1.5 hours) 3:00-3:15 Q&A (.25 hour) |
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