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1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system in a way that patients will understand
2. Perform assessment techniques to identify BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, central vertigo and balance disorders
3. Discuss prognosis, treatment duration, and outcome for each type of dizziness (BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, central/neurological dizziness, post-concussion syndrome) 
4. Perform canalith repositioning techniques for BPPV
5. Develop a personalized diagnosis-specific treatment approach to minimize functional limitations
6. Document functional limitations, goals, Medicare fall risk, and FLR g-codes as related to dizziness and vestibular rehabilitation

INNER EAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

• Anatomy of vestibular system
• Balance systems
  • Visual, vestibular and somatosensory

MEDICAL DIAGNOSES & PROGNOSIS: PERIPHERAL & CENTRAL ORIGIN

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

• Vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis
• Meniere’s disease, endolymphatic hydrops, acoustic neuroma
• Central vertigo: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), multiple sclerosis, migraine-associated vertigo
• Cervicogenic Vertigo
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Sensory integration / Multi-factorial balance dysfunction

DETERMINING A THERAPY DIAGNOSIS

• Patient history
• Onset
• Symptom description, duration, nature
• Patient questionnaires

Exam Lab

• Clearing cervical spine: mVAT, Sharp-Purser test
• Occulomotor exam:
  • smooth pursuit
  • saccades
  • vergence and visual acuity
• Vestibular exam:
  • Head Thrust
  • Head-Shaking Nystagmus
  • Hallpike-Dix
  • Roll Test
• Assessing nystagmus: horizontal, vertical, torsional
• Motion Sensitivity Quotient
• Balance assessment:
  • mCTSIB
  • Dynamic Gait Index
  • Gait

VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION: DEVELOPING A PATIENT-SPECIFIC TREATMENT PLAN

• Canalith repositioning maneuvers
  • Epley maneuver
  • BBQ roll / quick BBQ roll
  • Cassani, Appiani
  • Brandt-Daroff Exercises
• Gaze stabilization: basic and advancements
• Balance progression
• Sensory integration in balance

Document functional limitations, goals, Medicare fall risk, & FLR g-codes

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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.


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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 6.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 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 6.0 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 6.0 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6.0 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes California Education Connection as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. This educational offering has been submitted for 6.0 CEs / Contact Hours and approval is pending.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Louisiana: This educational offering has been submitted to the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for approval of 6.0 contact hours for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Minnesota: This educational offering has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0 continuing education hours for category 1.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New Jersey: This educational offering has been approved for 6.0 continuing education credits by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval # 2016-1475).

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Oklahoma: This educational offering has been submitted to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for preapproval of 6.0 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Tennessee: This program has been submitted to the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 contact hours.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 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 Therapist Assistants, Audiologists, Athletic Trainers, Physicians