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# 218 Comprehensive Vestibular System Rehabilitation …How to Successfully Evaluate, Diagnose, & Heal the Dizzy Patient

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

1. Review differential diagnosis for dizziness referencing the latest evidence in vestibular rehabilitation
2. Demonstrate repositioning maneuvers for treatment approaches with lab and hands-on practice
3. Design progressive treatment plans and plans of care for various conditions
4. Lab and hands on practice with repositioning maneuvers involving treatment approaches
5. Examine how to reference and use diagnostic prediction models using evaluation algorithms
6. Propose certain tools—such as equipment needs, billing and coding information—to enhance a vestibular rehabilitation program in your clinic

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

This is an 7-hour lecture/discussion course equivalent to 0.7 CEUs.
PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the guidelines for the state that is held.

AOTA: Motivations, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #4002, for 7 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: evaluation, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Agenda

8:00 Describe causation of balance disorders and define vestibular rehab. 8:15 Review anatomy and physiology of vestibular system to ensure understanding of the vestibular system. 8:45 Enhance knowledge base of sensory and motor control roles. 9:15 Master differential diagnosis to pinpoint causation of dizziness in patients. 10:15 Categories of Vestibular disorders: Correct classification of central/peripheral disorders, cervicogenic, and other pathology including Meniere’s Disease, Perilymphatic Fistula and Acoustic Neuroma 10:30 BREAK 11:00 Treatment theories and Exercise prescription. 12:00 LUNCH 1:00 Peripheral/Horizontal/BPPV Diagnosis and Treatment 2:00 The vestibular evaluation/tools/outcomes. 2:30 BREAK 2:45 Vertigo algorithms and flow sheets 3:15 Program development. 4:30 Closure

Description

Enhance your care of dizzy patients in this treatment-heavy, lab-intensive course. Evidence-based research, diagnostic prediction algorithms, hands-on examinations, and proper utilization of repositioning techniques are covered in depth. Being able to implement and offer a vestibular rehabilitation program to your patients and referral sources has never been more valuable. Enhance your care of this booming population with Dr. David Denton, PT, DPT, CIDN, CVT as he provides you with the latest tools and techniques. You review the most current research and diagnostic prediction models to evaluate the dizzy referral in your practice. Lab sessions will properly equip you for the clinic to give thorough evaluations, hands-on examinations, and ensure a solid foundation for the correct utilization of repositioning techniques. Not only are you equipped with these tools and techniques to use immediately, learn how to initiate program development into your area of practice.
$175 Consortium Registration - Group Discount – Register your facility today at the following site Consortium Member Registration.
$200 Association Registration - Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA-BOC, ASHA.
$225 Individual Registration

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