For a limited time, get the Intro to VR, Practical Strategies in VR, + CCVR 2.0 Certificate Courses bundled package!
Learn common vestibular-related terminology along with some of the major fundamental concepts, common diagnoses, and intro to assessment and treatment
Description & Objectives
The certificate course includes introductory information regarding vestibular assessment and treatment. The content provides the participant with a strong foundation for continued learning and success for future coursework as a lifelong learner and dedicated practitioner.
Upon completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Accurately identify three types of dizziness including mechanical, peripheral, or central
- Assess and treat posterior canal BPPV (mechanical vestibular dysfunction) utilizing the Epley manuever
- Assess unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction and be able to initiate basic vestibular adaptation exercises
- Identify central vestibular dysfunction and understand appropriate treatment strategies
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Gain more insight into developing targeted questions for the intake to create a working and differential diagnosis. Learn the guiding principles of vestibular rehabilitation and how to transition from exam findings to interventions.
Description & Objectives
This course expands on our Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation course by Kendal Reddell, PT, DPT, NCS. 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, The Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR), course. The objectives of this course are targeted toward a better understanding of vestibular related concepts in preparation of the CCVR coursework and competency-based skills as a more advanced practitioner.
Upon completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Identify the value of establishing a respectful and empathetic connection during the patient interview
- Define the prevalence of dizziness & balance disorders across the lifespan
- Recognize the impact of a delayed diagnosis
- Understand the importance of the subjective history and value to create a working diagnosis
- Define appropriate and targeted questions about “dizziness” during a subjective interview
- Understand how to transition from the subjective findings to objective clinical tests
- Identify the similarities and differences between common vestibular diagnoses
- Understand the value of vestibular diagnostics in identifying and managing vestibular-related disorders
- Identify appropriate bedside tests to identify vestibular dysfunction and balance disorders
- Recognize how objective findings correlate with treatment activities
- Understand age-related changes of the vestibular system and effects on exam findings and treatment outcomes
- Understand guiding principles of vestibular rehabilitation
- Recognize appropriate patient populations of which vestibular rehabilitation is indicated
- Define treatment-related terms and how utilized to obtain desired outcomes
- Recognize the importance of customizing the care plan to the patient
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CCVR 2.0 Course is a 39-hour evidence-based vestibular competency course. Enrollment is now open for January 2023!
The Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) 2.0 Course is designed to build your understanding and know-how through practical application of the methodologies in vestibular rehabilitation – the same methodologies we use to assess and treat the vestibular population.
The CCVR 2.0 Course provides you a convenient and flexible path to advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation through online coursework & live (or virtual) lab. Follow along with our guided lesson plan (more details below) or progress through the materials at your own pace. This course was created by healthcare professionals so we recognize that your time is extremely valuable and we’ve designed the curriculum to allow you to participate on your time, when you have time. Upon completion of the online coursework, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate required clinical skills in the live (or virtual) lab.
Bundled offer expires January 9, 2023.
