The V2FIT+ Summit will be held following the CCVR 2.0 Course Clinical Skills Live Lab on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th, 2024 in Austin, Texas at Ascension Seton.
Participants will apply clinical reasoning skills, not just through study and hands-on labs, but by engaging directly with both faculty and peers over real-world complex cases.
Day 1 is a half-day interactive workshop that focuses on laying a solid groundwork for assessing and treating cervical-thoracic and rib dysfunction as it relates to dizziness, balance, posture, headaches, and eye alignment. Day 2 continues with an expert-led exploration of current trends and research for visual-vestibular disorders, including updates on BPPV, 3PD, MdDS, concussion, functional movement disorders, dizziness in the acute care setting, and more!
This group discussion is followed by a hands-on lab for differentiating oculomotor cranial nerve involvement versus skew deviation versus pathological ocular tilt reaction, along with other valuable clinical tips and tricks to add to your toolbox.
Next, participants will explore the role of eye movements in patients facing dysfunctions - be it physical or emotional distress with a licensed professional counselor and previous neuro-optometrist. The course ends by navigating complex cases through collaborative think tanks with participants and course faculty.
And, as a bonus, we celebrate by creating the opportunity to wind down and mingle as colleagues and with our industry pioneers who helped make this course possible.
As you can see, this course goes beyond the basics -- by addressing the sequela of multi-system involvement in those patients with persisting dizziness, visual symptoms, and a psychological component. This includes enhancing your manual therapy skills, a deeper dive into visual-vestibular differentials, and strategies to better understand and address rumination, perseveration, and catastrophization.
Snapshot of Schedule
Saturday (half day - afternoon):
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Welcome & Intros
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Cervical-thoracic & Rib Dysfunction Assessment
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm: Break
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Cervical-thoracic & Rib Dysfunction Interventions
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Interactive Insights Encore: Unveiling Day 1 Revelations & Queries
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Happy Hour
Sunday:
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Current Trends & Research Updates in Visual-Vestibular Therapy
10:30 am - 10:45 am: Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm: Visual-Vestibular Lab
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch on your own
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: The Psychology of Eye Movements & Strategies to Balance the Nervous System
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Break
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Navigating Complex Cases Through Collaborative Think Tanks
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Final Insights: Our Takeaways
We are honored to announce the faculty for the Visual-Vestibular Functional Integration Training + Cervical-Thoracic Techniques & Navigating Complex Patient Conversations Advanced Course:
Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT
Angela Rich, PT, ScD
DeAnn Fitzgerald, OD
Emily Schottman, LPC
CCVR & V2FIT+ Bundle: If you are interested in enrolling in the CCVR 2.0 Course and joining us for V2FIT+ Advanced Course, click here to grab the bundle (get 20% off)!
Will continuing education credits be available for this course?
+ Yes, this course is eligible for 12.5 continuing education credits. Since 360 Neuro Health is headquartered in Texas, our education is approved first through Texas’ accrediting bodies. We have staff dedicated to obtaining CEU approval across all states for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, audiologists, and athletic trainers. As part of our mission, we will work with you to obtain continuing education credit in your state with your accrediting body as an individual licensee. Email us at support@360neurohealth.com if you would like to obtain continuing education credits in your state/region. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the educational offering and evaluation form.
Are there any pre-requisites?
Before enrolling in this course, it is highly recommended that participants have prior experience treating patients with vestibular deficits and have completed previous vestibular coursework. While a certificate of competency is not required, having a strong understanding of the vestibular system and its physiology and pathophysiology will greatly benefit participants in this course.
In addition to vestibular knowledge, it is also beneficial for participants to have experience with vestibular diagnoses, bedside testing, and rehabilitation techniques. This will allow for a smoother transition into the course material and enhance learning outcomes.
While it is not necessary, having a working knowledge of cervical-thoracic and rib manual therapy skills can also be helpful in understanding and treating vestibular disorders. However, this is not a requirement for enrollment.
