Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification Workshop

Course Description: Based on demand, we have combined our popular and highly regarded Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Certification workshops. Now you can obtain dual certification for the cost of one. This 3-day (25.5 hour) course is primarily geared towards the clinician interested in learning evidence-based management for both the vestibular and/or concussion (m-TBI) patient. The workshop will present both assessment and rehabilitation protocols to manage identifiable vestibular and balance system disorders, including cortical and labyrinthine concussion. Evidence-based protocols will be presented, demonstrated, and practiced to ensure clinicians produce excellent outcomes. The workshop will include significant hands-on practice to increase skill competencies.

Speakers: Richard E. Gans, PhD; Steven E. Spinks, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT; Brittany Fauble, Au.D., Board Certified, CCC-A; Kim Rutherford, PT, DSc, COMT; Joseph Sakumura, AuD, Board Certified, CCC-A; Alyssa Steinweis, Au.D., Board Certified, CCC-A (faculty may vary based on availability and location)

Course Objectives:

Course participants upon completion will be able to:

• Differentiate vestibular test abnormalities that identify patients who are “appropriate” candidates for therapy.
• Use diagnosis based strategies for designing and implementing therapy.
• Apply specific therapy protocols within individualized programs for patients.
• Initiate and implement a comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation program within their scope of practice.
• Explain the pathophysiology of a concussion
• Recognize who is most at risk of sustaining a concussion
• Discuss the functional anatomy of the central nervous system and balance system
• Recognize the differences between the cortical recovery process and central vestibular compensation
• Name the different symptoms between a cortical v. labyrinthine concussion
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, second impact syndrome, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy
• Identify need for removal from activity and evaluation:
  • Demonstrated implementation of cortical, vestibular, and visual assessment techniques
  • Integrate cortical and vestibular rehabilitation into a comprehensive concussion management program with longitudinal therapeutic outcome measures
  • Describe and develop return-to-play decisions based on your therapeutic intervention.
  • Implement a comprehensive concussion program

To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.dizzy.com/product/concussion-vestibular-certification/ 

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Program Content Area: Neurology
Course Type: Lecture, lab
Instructional Level: Various
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist, PTA, Occupational Therapist, COTA, Audiologist, Medical Doctors (MD, DO), Athletic Trainers.
CE Contact Hours: 25.5 Approved CE 
Course Approval: IPTA Approval #822-7612 (Approval Period: (02/01/2020-02/1/2021)

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