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Develop hands-on treatment skills for dizziness caused by peripheral and central disorders

Appreciate the various causes of dizziness and therapy's role in treatment

Describe the pathophysiology of basic inner ear deficits, including BPPV

Demonstrate the vestibular exam and treatment of BPPV

Identify and address vestibular migraine as part of the health care team

Understand return to play considerations for the concussed athlete

Determine proper exercise prescription for the dizzy patient for various conditions

Appreciate the differential diagnosis process for dizziness based upon the latest evidence

OVERVIEW OF DIZZINESS

u          Various causes

            •           multisystem deficit of aging

            •           inner ear

            •           syncope

            •           head injury

            •           psychiatric

           

THE ROLE OF THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM

u          Anatomy and physiology

u          Pathophysiology and causes of dizziness from inner ear disorders

u          Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

u          Clinical examination and differential diagnosis

u          The role of nystagmus in identifying the cause

            •           how to interpret and describe nystagmus

u          The interrelationship between the cervical spine and vestibular system

            •           cervicogenic dizziness and whiplash

           

HANDS-ON LAB: THE VESTIBULAR ASSESSMENT

u          Specific how-to and red flags with taking history

u          Special tests including Dix-Hallpike, Roll Test, Head Impulse Test, and balance measures

u          Canalith Repositioning Treatment for treating BPPV

            •           BPPV variants and treatment

           

THE NEW REALM FOR THE THERAPIST: VESTIBULAR MIGRAINE

AND CONCUSSION

u          Pathophysiology and causes of migraine

u          How to identify the vestibular migraine

u          Treatment considerations including common pharmacotherapy

u          Concussion considerations with age

            •           the pediatric vs. adult athlete

u          Return to play considerations with concussion

            •           who makes the decision

            •           standardized testing

           

HANDS-ON LAB: EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE

DIZZY PATIENT

u          Vestibular adaptation principles

            •           visual exercises

u          Balance retraining

            •           exercise progression and pitfalls

u          Techniques to reduce positional dizziness

u          Role of manual vs. vestibular therapy, or both?

           

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

u          Putting the examination together

            •           What does it mean? Red flags vs. red herrings

            •           case studies

           

*Course content is not intended for use outside of the scope of the participant's license.

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for 0.6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process..

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Rehab Nurses
Physiatrists