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Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence & Practical Application

03/05/2025 – 03/07/2025
  • Early bird pricing available through January 16, 2025. Registration fee after this date is $900

  • This is an IN-PERSON course held at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 355 East Erie Street Chicago IL, 60611.  

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DESCRIPTION: This three-day, in-person course will provide therapists with the foundational information and hands-on practice needed to efficiently evaluate and effectively treat patients with peripheral and central vestibular disorders. Learners will apply frameworks and an understanding of the anatomy of the vestibular system to achieve an intermediate level of clinical decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice and understanding the physiologic rationale for therapeutic interventions. While working through a series of case studies, learners will have the opportunity to link knowledge to clinical practice. This will enhance the clinician’s ability to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for common vestibular disorders. The course format will be lecture, demonstration with patient videos and workshops.

DATES: March 5–7, 2025.

COURSE FACULTY (listed alphabetically): 

  • Robert Battista, MD
  • Jonella Black, PT, MS
  • Janet Odry Helminski, PT, PhD
  • Heather E.R. Kamath, AuD, CCC-A
  • Tammie Ostrowski, PT
  • Hannah Redd, PT, DPT, NCS

AUDIENCE: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Athletic Trainers (no BOC CEUs)

LEARNER OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the vestibular and
    related systems
  • Discuss the pathophysiology and medical management of common
    vestibular disorders
  • Select and interpret the findings of appropriate outcome measures for use with common vestibular disorders
  • Demonstrate an oculomotor examination and positional testing
  • Interpret the findings from the history and physical examination to determine the diagnosis of common vestibular disorders
  • Develop an intervention program for common vestibular disorders based on examination findings and knowledge of the vestibular system

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION: Participants will complete 5.5 hours of on-demand didactic self-study modules and 4 hours of reading in advance of this three-day course (earning 22.50 contact hours + 9.5 contact hours). Participants will fill out an assessment of this material prior to the live course. During the on-site portion of the course, participants must complete an evaluation and provide an attendance code online.  All sessions, self-study work and online evaluations must be completed by March 17, 2025 in order to receive full credit.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:

Occupational Therapy:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00842. This Blended/Hybrid Course is offered at 3.20 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/foundational knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 32.0 contact hours (9.5 Hours Self-Study 22.5 Live). Approval #216-000069

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 32.0 contact hours (9.5 hours self-study 22.5 live) on August 5, 2024.

Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MN and WA.

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