Introduction to Vestibular Assessment

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Date:     9th July 2019

Venue:  Otometrics UK & Ireland Head Office, Unit 4 Cambridge Terrace, St. James Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7XY

Fee:       £195 +VAT

Course Summary

This is a one-day course is designed to provide an introduction of current vestibular assessment and future guidance.  For current users, this course will allow you to stay up-to-date with new guidance and new technology. Key training areas include hands on practical, interpretation and reporting test results.

Description
The purpose of this seminar is to provide an overview of current vestibular technology and BSA vestibular testing protocol.. How may this information assist in differential diagnosis? And how can the effectiveness of the treatment be assessed? Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on experience with ICS Impulse and VEMP.

Learner outcomes

  • Describe VESTIBULAR anatomy and physiology
  • Describe key factors in patient's history.
  • Describe key considerations in patient preparation.
  • Describe differences between ocular motor subtests 
  • Performing efficient calorics
  • Performing efficient VEMPS
  • Performing efficient video head impulses
  • Interpretation and reporting the results 
Time Agenda
09:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-13:00 Vestibular Anatomy and Physiology 
Patient preparation and pre-test case history
Bedside Oculomotor testing
VNG/ENG Assessment and Interpretation
Calorics – assessment and Interpretation
VEMP- C and O vemp with Practical
13:00-13:30 Lunch provided 
13:30- 15:30 Video Head Impulse- development, physiology and VOR.
Performing good Horizontal Head Impulses
PRACTICAL SESSION – Lateral Impulses
Performing good Vertical Head Impulses 
PRACTICAL SESSION – RALP AND LARP Impulses
15:30-15:45 Break
15:45-17:00 Interpretation
Reporting 
Brief overview of new technology: DVA, Rotational chair and performing Positional rehabilitation

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