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Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course 2019

Specialty Therapy Source, LLC

Objectives

Upon successful completion, participants will:
Describe developmental anatomical and physiological components of the peripheral and central vestibular system
Explain the physiology of normal and abnormal nystagmus.
Examine and interpret results of tests for vestibular deficit & related impairments.
Identify impairments and rehabilitation potential for children based on the results of diagnostic testing
Identify pathologies known to affect vestibular function in children
Identify & describe the impairments related to vestibular dysfunction, particularly as related to development
Identify components of, & demonstrate ability to complete physical therapy evaluation of the child with vestibular related impairment
Identify and demonstrate ability to complete intervention for VOR and Vsp impairments
Identify the mechanisms underlying recovery

Confirmation Notes

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) . The APTA is an approved provider of continuing education throughout the United States, and is an Accredited Provider of the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CEUs in review (4.8CEUs/48 contact hours , plus 3 (0.3) is pending in all states).

Agenda

Check in, get handouts eve of 12th 4-6PM
Day 1:13th Nov. Check in/sign in, handouts 7:00 AM Brkfst 8:00-8:30 Overview, introduction 8:30 –10:00 Anatomy, physiology & development (RMR) 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Anatomy, Physiology (cont’d) 11:00-12:00 Diagnostic testing of canal function (JBC) 12:00 -1:15 LUNCH 1:15-2:30 Diagnostic Testing (cont’d) 2:30-3:00 Clinical Exam - Clinical Decision Making 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:30 Clinical Exam of OM and Canal Function 4:30-6:30 Lab - Clinical Exam of OM and Canal Function Day 2 Continental Brkfst 7-8 AM 8:00-9:15 Type & Incidence of Vestibular diagnoses in children (RMR) 9:15-10:30 Clinical exam: otolith function & balance Day 2
10:30-10;45 Break 10:45-12:15 BPPV: Mechanisms, Evaluation & Rx (LMF) 12:15-1:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15-3:00 Lab: BPPV Evaluation & Treatment (ALL) 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:45 Medical Assessment - Differential Diagnosis (SWV) 4:45-6:00 Open lab – Practice & assistance Dinner OYO 6:00-8:15 Competency testing (OM, canal, BPPV evaluation)
Day 3: 7-8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00-10:00 Lab: Clinical exam of PC and balance (ALL) 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:15 Competency BPPV Treatment 11:15-12:15 Testing VOR Vision & Balance Demos/Practice 12:00 -1:15 LUNCH (provided) vendor access 1:15 - 2:15 Vestibular-Related Impairments (RMR) 2:15 - 3:15 Children with central vestibular involvement (JBC) 3:15 - 3:30 Break 3:30 - 4:00 Children with central vestibular… (cont’d) 4:00 - 4:30 Intervention: Principles of vestibular rehab (RMR) 4:30- 5:30 Medical Management of vestibular dx in children (SW-V) 5:30-6:30 Testing Vision, Balance Demos/Practice Vendors Dinner OYO 6:30 - 8:30 Competency Testing PC Balance (All)
Day 4 7:00-8:00 Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 9:15 Intervention for motor & postural control (RMR) 9:15- 10:15 Intervention for dizziness & vision impairments (JBC) 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-12:00 Lab: Treatment for gaze impairments & dizziness (All) 12:00-1:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 - 3:15 Lab: Treatment for balance & motor impairments (All) 3:15 - 3:30 Break 3:30 - 4:30 Pulling it all together (RMR) 4:30 - 6:00 Open lab/practice/ makeup test prn Dinner OYO 6:00 - 8:30Competency Testing – Intervention
Day 5 7-8 A.M. Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 10:30 Case studies 10:30 - 10:45 Break 10:45 - 11:45 Question & Answer 11:45 - 12:15 Closing remarks & Adjourn 12:15-1:30 Lunch (provided)

Description

This course is co-sponsored by Specialty Therapy Source LLC, and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). To obtain a Certificate of Attendance worth 4.8 CEUs, 48 contact hours, participants must complete all pre-readin2 assignments, fully attend each day of the course and successfully complete each laboratory or practicum (80%)
Participants that also pass the final written examination with a score of 75% or better will also receive a Certificate of Achievement worth .3 CEUs/3 contact hours
This 5 day course provides an in -depth review of the science and evidence for vestibular rehabilitation, evaluation and intervention strategies for pediatric clients. The course includes detailed didactic review of the vestibular system, its function, and the effect of damage to this system on development. Participants will receive hands-on training in evaluation, clinical decision making, and intervention strategies for vestibular function and related impairments for children. (8-10:1 ratio for labs). To optimize time & learning, pre-requisite readings are provided prior to course, handouts are provided onsite, and the final exam will be completed on-line. Bring your laptop to complete exam while on site.
Speakers/Instructors:
Rose Marie Rine, P.T., Ph.D
Jennifer Braswell-Christy, P.T., Ph.D
Lisa Farrell, P.T., Ph.D.
Assistant: Bree Corbin, DPT
Guest Lecturer: Sylvette Wiener-Vacher, M.D

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