Bundle 15 includes the SPARK Conference + CCVR 2.0 Course + V2FIT+ Summit!
The SPARK Conference:
A virtual conference to spark new ideas when assessing and treating vestibular, vision, cervical, concussion, balance, and gait
SPARK is all about implementing practical strategies that you can put to use tomorrow, learning from peers who are navigating the same challenges, and collaborating with others from around the globe! This event represents a unique opportunity to get clarity, strategies, 1:1 real-time connection while earning CEUs.
Vestibular rehab, vision, cervical, concussion, 3PD, peripheral visual processing, visually induced dizziness, multifactorial balance disorders, MdDS, BPPV, pediatric vestibular dysfunction…and so much more! High-quality education with invaluable bits of information that are designed to be immediately implemented into your practice.
We invite you to submit a proposal to speak at SPARK! Submit your proposal here or secure your spot with this bundle today today! Should your proposal be chosen, consider your ticket fully reimbursed.
With this training, you are more consistently applying your working vocabulary and fundamental concepts into your practice. You begin to delve more deeply and confidently into your skillset. This is the level where your skills more closely match your experience and you’re ready to take an even deeper dive into cases that are best understood through a comprehensive understanding of vestibular-related anatomy and physiology, the advantages/disadvantages of vestibular-related diagnostics, and the uncertainties associated with more complex cases.
The CCVR 2.0 Course content and features continue to evolve. We’ve been busy behind the scenes developing a new online learning platform, 360NeuroGO, to help you succeed through interactive modules, quiz and exam question banks, discussion boards, live chats, and so much more!
Real-Time Feedback With CCVR Chat & Weekly Coaching Calls
Multidisciplinary collaboration in a friendly and judgment-free atmosphere to share your insights and ask questions with the course director, CCVR faculty, current students, and graduates. The coaching calls are held weekly and recorded for later viewing.
Case Study Format
We’ve transformed the experience to maximize your training potential and meet all of your on-demand needs. Our content features case studies with subject matter experts who deliver evidence-supported vestibular-related topics. The case-study format is designed to provide a practical, problem-solving application of the more in-depth theoretical framework discussed in the videos.
Resources At Your Fingertips
An ever-growing collection of resources, literature, new articles, new treatment ideas, preparatory quizzes, and case presentations, especially atypical cases + over 20 subject matter experts providing weekly educational lessons on a variety of evidence-supported vestibular-related topics.
Curriculum & Supporting Material
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Lesson 1: Vestibular A&P and Neural Compensation
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Lesson 2: Vestibular Diagnostics: VNG, VEMP, and vHIT
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Lesson 3: Hearing Diagnostics: Audiograms, ABR, and ECochG
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Lesson 4: Peripheral Vestibular Disorders and Medical Management
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Lesson 5: Central Vestibular Disorders and Medical Management, including Concussion
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Lesson 6: BPPV
- Lesson 7: The Vestibular Clinical Exam
- Lesson 8: Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
- Lesson 9: The Role of the Neck in Dizziness & Balance
- Lesson 10: The Role of the Visual System in Dizziness & Balance
- Lesson 11: Special Topics
Vestibular Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Central Vestibular System
- Practical Application of Vestibular Anatomy & Physiology
- Vestibular Anatomy & Physiology: An Update
- Supporting Materials
- Lesson 1 Case Study
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
Neurophysiology of Vestibular Compensation & The Value of VNG
- Physiology of Gaze Stabilization & Neural Compensation
- The Value of Videonystagmography (VNG)
- Supporting Materials
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
The Clinical Value of Audiograms, VEMPs & vHIT
- The Value of Comprehensive Audiograms
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP) & Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
- Supporting Materials
- Lesson 3 Case Study
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
More on Vestibular Diagnostics & Intro to Medical Management
- Acoustic Brainstem Response (ABR) & Electrocochleography (ECochG)
- Medical Management of Imbalance & Vertigo
- Supporting Materials
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
Vestibular Rehabilitation
- The Vestibular Exam: A Therapist's Perspective
- Supporting Videos for the Exam
- Supporting Materials for the Exam
- Current Principles of Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Supporting Videos for Treatment
- Supporting Materials for Treatment
- Lesson 5 Case Study
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
BPPV & Light-Heavy Cupula
- An Overview of BPPV
- Diagnostic Criteria - The Exam
- Targeted Treatment
- BPPV: Light & Heavy Cupula
- Supporting Materials - Video, Articles, & Reference Guides
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
Central Vestibular Disorders & Concussion Management
- Central Vestibular Disorders
- Concussion Assessment: A Vestibular Therapist's Perspective
- Supporting Materials - Videos & Articles
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
A Closer Look at the Visual System
- The Visual System A&P: Practical Application
- The Visual Exam & Treatment: A Therapist's Perspective
- Visual Training & Therapy: An OD's Perspective
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
Cervicogenic Consideration in Concussion & Vestibular Dysfunction
- Intro to Cervicogenic Involvement in Sport-Related Concussion
- The Cervical Exam & Treatment
- Supporting Materials - Video, Articles, & Reference Guides
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
Vestibular Migraines and Functional Movement Disorders
- Vestibular Migraines
- 3PD and MdDS
- Considerations of Psychological Overlay: An Update
- Interactive Knowledge Check & Quiz
Special Topics
- Vestibular Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease
- Vestibular Rehab in Pediatric Population
- Evaluating Dizziness in the Litigating Patient
- Post-Traumatic Growth
- Supporting Materials - Video, Articles, & Reference Guides
Case Studies and Panel Discussions
- Acute Hearing Loss & Vertigo
- An Atypical Presentation of Vertigo
- Visually Induced Motion Sensitivity & Dizziness
- Chronic Post Concussion Syndrome - Part 1.Neuro
- Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome - Part 2.Ortho
In Person (or Virtual) Lab
To receive your Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR), you must successfully demonstrate required clinical skills in the following areas:
- Clinical Exam - Nystagmus
- Oculomotor Exam
- Vestibular Ocular Reflex
- Cervical Exam and Treatment
- Positional Testing
- BPPV Treatment
We will hold the live lab at Texas State University Physical Therapy Department or at 360 Balance & Dizziness Clinic. Virtual labs are also available if the live lab is not an option for you. The CCVR 2.0 Course provides you the flexibility of having a learning plan that best suits your needs through our guided approach.
JANUARY 2025
- Orientation Week - Jan 20th - 24th
- Part 1: January 27th - March 7th
- Mid-Course Break: March 10th - 14th
- Part 2: March 17th - April 25th
- In Person Lab Date: May 2, 2025
*Virtual labs are also available if the in person lab is not an option for you. Coaching calls are held weekly and recorded for later viewing.
Continuing Education
We have staff dedicated to obtaining continuing education approval across all states for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, audiologists, and athletic trainers.
Faculty
Bridgett Wallace, PT, DPT - Course DirectorKamran Barin, PhDShin Beh, MDJamie Bogle, Aud, PhDDana Day, AuD, CCC-A, MBASally Fryer Dietz, PT, DPT, CST-DDeAnne Fitzgerald, ODDr. Gerard Gianoli, MDDenise Gobert, PT, PhDNatalie Hiddeman, PT, DPT, NCS
Natasha Johnson, PT, MSPT
Dr. Craig Kemper, MD
Dr. James Kemper, MD
Shelly Massingale, PT, MPT
Michelle Petrak, PhD
Kendal Reddell, PT, DPT, NCS
Angela Rich, PT, OCS, ScD, ATC
Emily Schottman, OD, FCOVD, LPC
Rudie Spigarelli, PT, DPT, MTC
You will join other like-minded healthcare providers from around the world that believe learning is a lifelong process. The CCVR 2.0 Course provides you the flexibility of having a learning plan that best suits your needs through our guided approach. Come be a part of our learning experience!
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