Learning Objectives
At the end of this 6-module program, clinicians should be able to:- Utilize a modern and updated examination process to aid in their differential diagnosis of patients.
- Diagnose and treat conditions of the vestibular system
- Learn how to apply vestibular rehabilitation applications to conditions such as:
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- musculoskeletal pain syndromes
- conditions of cognition
- treatment of mTBI / concussion
- and more.
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Target Audience
Our primary audience is the practicing clinician including Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Medical Physicians, Osteopaths, Acupuncturists. Please contact us if you have any questions about your eligibilty for this program.Course Curriculum
Module 940: Vestibular Anatomy and Physiology
Peripheral and Central Vestibular anatomy and physiologyTOPICS:
- Spatial Representation Fundamentals
- Neuroplasticity Fundamentals
- Introduction to a Multimodal Brain
- Introduction to the Vestibular System
- Impact of Gravity on Neurophysiology
- Understanding Reference Frames
- The External Ear
- The Middle Ear
- The Inner Ear
- The Auditory System Fundamentals
- Vestibular End Organ Anatomy and Physiology
- Vestibular Nerve Anatomy and Physiology
- Vestibular Nuclei and Subnuclei
- Vestibulocerebellar Anatomy and Physiology
- Velocity Storage Anatomy and Physiology
- The Vestibular Thalamus
- Vestibular Cortical Regions
- Vasculature to the Vestibular System
- Eye movement Fundamentals
- Rotational VOR Fundamentals
- Translational VOR Fundamentals
- Vestibulospinal Fundamentals
- Extra-Vestibular Postural Responses
- Vestibuloautonomic Fundamentals
- Vestibular Contribution to Everyday Function
Module 941: Vestibular Pathology and Diagnosis
Peripheral and Central Vestibular pathology and diagnosisTOPICS:
- Introduction to Vestibular Disorders
- Epidemiology of Vertigo and Imbalance
- Vestibular Symptoms and Syndromes
- Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
- Central Vestibular Disorders
- Infectious Diseases in Vestibular Disorders
- Immune-Mediated Diseases in Vestibular Disorders
- Toxic/Metabolic Disorders
- Vascular Disorders
- Migraine
- Tumors in Dizziness and Imbalance
- Concussion
- Case Studies
Module 942: Vestibular Testing and DiagnosisPeripheral and Central Vestibular testing and differential diagnosis
TOPICS:
- Functional Imagining of Vestibular Disorders
- History of the Dizzy Patient
- Clinical Bedside Examination
- Vestibular Laboratory Testing
- Case Studies
Module 943: Neurological Examination and DiagnosisUnderstanding and performing the neurological examination with differential diagnosis
TOPICS:
- End Organ Physiology and Examination
- Peripheral Nerve Physiology and Examination
- Spinal Cord Physiology and Examination
- Brain Stem Physiology and Examination
- Cerebellum Physiology and Examination
- Thalamus Physiology and Examination
- Basal Ganglia Physiology and Examination
- Cerebral Cortex Physiology and Examination
- Case Studies
Module 944: Vestibular Rehabilitation I
Clinical applications of vestibular rehabilitation
TOPICS:
- Vestibular Compensation
- Vestibular Adaptation
- Vestibular Habituation
- Vestibular Substitution
- Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Rehabilitation Strategies
- Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Rehabilitation Strategies
- Rehabilitation of Children with Vestibular Dysfunction
- Rehabilitation of the Elderly with Vestibular Dysfunction
- Rehabilitation of Non-Vestibular Dizziness
- Rehabilitation for Psychiatric Conditions
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Gaze Holding
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Nystagmus
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Pursuits
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Saccades
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Convergence
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Optokinetic Nystagmus
- Case Studies
- Grand Rounds
Module 945: Vestibular Rehabilitation II
Clinical applications of vestibular rehabilitation
TOPICS:
When you’re ready to use your credits, please contact admissions@carrickinstitute.com to apply a credit to one of the courses.
** This purchase is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Vestibular Compensation
- Vestibular Adaptation
- Vestibular Habituation
- Vestibular Substitution
- Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Rehabilitation Strategies
- Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Rehabilitation Strategies
- Rehabilitation of Children with Vestibular Dysfunction
- Rehabilitation of the Elderly with Vestibular Dysfunction
- Rehabilitation of Non-Vestibular Dizziness
- Rehabilitation for Psychiatric Conditions
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Gaze Holding
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Nystagmus
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Pursuits
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Saccades
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Convergence
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Optokinetic Nystagmus
- Case Studies
- Grand Rounds
