Continuing Education Courses

POSTPONED – Webinar – Dizzy Much? Vestibular Therapy Rehabilitation in Review

For T2K/GAT & Alpine Therapy Services (Colorado) therapists only – STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE/TIME!!!!

Friday, August 25, 2023  |  9:30am – 11:30am CST

Texas: Approved for 2 CEUs/CCUs by TOTA/TPTA

Colorado: Approved for 2 CCUs by APTA Colorado. CE courses are not required to be approved by the OT Association of Colorado. 

Facilitator: Jayme MW Holcombe, DPT, Certified Vestibular Specialist

****Note: This training includes practicing therapeutic techniques and strategies. Please plan to attend the webinar in a group or with a partner.****

Description: The percentage of individuals who suffer from Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and/or Vestibular disturbances increases with age from 3% at ages 0-19 years old to 50% for those at age 90-100+ years old. It is often misdiagnosed, causing psychological distress and functional disturbances including falls. Vestibular rehabilitation and treatment is an incredible skillset that changes lives every day. The more clinicians trained in this specialty, the better! In this course, we will review the anatomy of the vestibular system, vestibular dysfunction facts, testing types and treatments to better assist the patient population we treat.

Objectives:

Following the training, participants will be able to…

1. Determine if referring out is most appropriate for central in nature vertigo that cannot be treated with therapy, vs peripheral in nature that can be treated successfully with skilled therapy
2. Complete a Dix Hallpike maneuver and post CRT for true vertigo depending on the direction of the nystagmus
3. Evaluate dizziness, vertigo, imbalance with additional tools to rule in or rule out BPPV vs hypoactive labyrinths.