This course starts with a discussion on the value of establishing a trusting connection with patients, the importance of establishing an early diagnosis, and the impact of a delayed diagnosis. You gain more insight into developing targeted questions for the intake to create a working and differential diagnosis to aid you in what vestibular and/or bedside tests are indicated. You will also learn the guiding principles of vestibular rehabilitation and how to transition from exam findings to interventions. You will also hear a discussion on age-related vestibular findings and learn the importance of customizing the care plan. The content of this course was primarily designed to provide a foundation for more advanced, Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) Course. The objectives of this course are targeted toward a better understanding of vestibular-related concepts in the preparation of the CCVR coursework and competency-based skills as a more advanced practitioner.
On-Demand Educational Sessions
Include presentations and handouts
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Educational Session 1 - Where Your Patient's Journey Begins
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Educational Session 2 - Characteristics of Dizziness, Clues from the History, Symptoms to Clinical Tests, Tests to Treatments
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Educational Session 3 - An Intro to Vestibular Diagnostics, A Closer Look at Vestibular Diagnostics
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Educational Session 4 - Vertigo Differential Algorithm, Non-Vertiginous Differential Algorithm, Review of Bedside Vestibular Tests
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Educational Session 5 - A Historical Perspective, Treatment Principles
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Educational Session 6 - A Case Study: The Intake, A Case Study: Vestibular Diagnostics, A Case Study: The Clinical Exam, A Case Study: Assessment & Care Plan
Objectives
Upon completing this course, you'll be able to:
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Identify the value of establishing a respectful and empathetic connection during the patient interview
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Define the prevalence of dizziness & balance disorders across the lifespan
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Recognize the impact of a delayed diagnosis
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Understand the importance of the subjective history and value to create a working diagnosis
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Define appropriate and targeted questions about “dizziness” during a subjective interview
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Understand how to transition from the subjective findings to objective clinical tests
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Identify the similarities and differences between common vestibular diagnoses
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Understand the value of vestibular diagnostics in identifying and managing vestibular-related disorders
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Identify appropriate bedside tests to identify vestibular dysfunction and balance disorders
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Recognize how objective findings correlate with treatment activities
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Understand age-related changes of the vestibular system and effects on exam findings and treatment outcomes
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Understand guiding principles of vestibular rehabilitation
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Recognize appropriate patient populations of which vestibular rehabilitation is indicated
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Define treatment-related terms and how utilized to obtain desired outcomes
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Recognize the importance of customizing the care plan to the patient
