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Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course

 

Sponsored by The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Physical Therapy
& The American Physical Therapy Association

August 7-10, 2024

This intense, evidence-based, four-day course is designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists and MDs with experience treating pediatric patients/clients. The course consists of lecture and laboratory sessions with additional self-study sessions. All participants will be expected to demonstrate a variety of skills to the faculty including 1) the oculomotor examination with emphasis on the identification of nystagmus and canal involvement, 2) balance, gait, gross motor development assessments, 3) appropriate treatment procedures for BPPV affecting posterior, anterior and horizontal canals for both cupulolithiasis and canalithiasis, 4) treatment procedures for unilateral and bilateral peripheral vestibular disorders, and 5) treatment procedures for central vestibular disorders including concussion. Emphasis will be on utilizing assessment results to develop an effective treatment plan. The course will include written, and practical examinations.

Continuing Education Units: Upon completion of the course, participants will earn 3.7 continuing education units (37 contact hours). Participants passing the written examination will earn an additional 3 contact hours for passing the written examination (total possible is 4.0 CEU). Continuing education units will be awarded by the American Physical Therapy Association.
*Medical Physicians & OTs: MDs, please note that CMEs are not given for this course. OTs, please note that you must receive accreditation through your professional accreditation agency.
 
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe developmental anatomical components and physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular system.
2. Explain the physiology of normal and abnormal nystagmus.
3. Examine and interpret results of tests for vestibular deficits & related impairments.
4. Identify pathologies known to affect vestibular function in children
5. Identify impairments and rehab potential for children, based on vestibular diagnostic testing.
6. Diagnose conditions affecting vestibular function in pediatric clients.
7. Describe vestibular-related impairments in children.
8. Discuss & demonstrate appropriate interventions for vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR) and vestibulospinal (Vsp) impairments in children.
9. Identify the mechanisms underlying recovery of vestibular function.
10. Demonstrate basic skill in evaluation and treatment of vestibular function and related impairments
 
Course Faculty:
Jennifer B. Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Course Director
 
Rose M. Rine, PT, PhD
Jacksonville, FL
 
Bree Corbin, PT, DPT
Anacortes, WA

 

Please download the COURSE BROCHURE for more details

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