Vestibular Evaluation & Management

Dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium are among the most common complaints of all individuals to their physicians across the lifespan and are particularly prominent among older adults. These patients may seek care from, or be referred to many different specialist making interdisciplinary collaboration critically important. Audiologists and physical therapists play a vital role in the assessment and management of patients with these complaints. This one-day (8 hour) workshop will provide participants with an in-depth overview of the dizzy patient’s journey to wellness. We will explore clinical pathways and protocols from initial intake and interview to recommendations, plan of care, and the rehabilitation process. Gold standard, evidence-based protocols for evaluation will be discussed, with an emphasis on Videonystagmography and bedside testing. We will highlight how comprehensive evaluation helps guide treatment efforts using a functional diagnosis-based approach. Our multidisciplinary faculty will share unique perspectives and highlight interprofessional collaboration to promote excellent outcomes for patients. This course is ideal for clinicians with a wide range of experience in providing vestibular services and will focus on application of knowledge and learning objectives in clinical practice!

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the anatomical and physiological substrates evaluated during a vestibular assessment.
• Describe the components of a videonystagmography (VNG) evaluation
• Compare a bedside vs. diagnostic evaluation battery in terms of practicality and predictive value.
• Recognize the most common treatment modalities to address dizziness and vertigo.
• Apply the proper treatment approach to address abnormalities identified in testing.

Earn up to 0.7 CEUs (Tier 1)
Light snacks, lunch and beverages will be provided.

e3 Diagnostics approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The full program is worth a maximum of 0.7 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy's Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Host or Publisher Joesph Sakumura, Au.D.