The American Institute of Balance is excited to announce the Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification workshop is now available in a hybrid model, consisting of combined online and live components! It is the same content as the well-respected AIB live, 3-day Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification Workshop, with less travel and time away from home and work required! This new platform allows the clinician the flexibility to complete the online portion of the course at a self-pace without the demand of attending a pre-determined, scheduled workshop. This combined 19.5-hour course consists of 12.0 hours of self-paced online content, followed by a one-day, 7.5-hour live course.
After completion of the online component, participants have the option to attend the one-day hands-on clinical competency course. This will be conducted in 11 major US cities as the final component for certification. To ensure a complete, comprehensive learning experience, we encourage participants to attend the one-day, live, hands-on course AFTER completion of the online course.
Kevin Van, PT, DPT
Katie Wadland, PT, DPT
Lauren Zaryk, DPT
Angela Galloway, PT
Maya Gockenbach, PT
Estabana Holt, PTA
Kristina Jeriomenkaite, PT
Anna Marincovich, PT, DPT
Alyssa Wells Brooks, PT, DPT
Cassandra Cook, PT, DPT
Nerissa Dixon, PTA
Kevin Van, PT, DPT
Katie Wadland, PT, DPT
Lauren Zaryk, DPT
Angela Galloway, PT
Maya Gockenbach, PT
Estabana Holt, PTA
Kristina Jeriomenkaite, PT
Anna Marincovich, PT, DPT
Alyssa Wells Brooks, PT, DPT
Cassandra Cook, PT, DPT
Nerissa Dixon, PTA
Certification
Certification is earned once participants have completed BOTH the online and live portions and have passed BOTH the written exam for the online component, and the competency-based exam during the one-day live component.
AIB’s 2-year certification is included in the price of the tuition. Certification is earned once participants have completed BOTH the online and live portions and have passed BOTH a written exam for the online component, and a competency-based exam for the one-day live component.
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
*AIB Certification does not supersede an individual’s professional scope of practice as determined by their governing professional Association, Society or State License.
**Please note, faculty will vary dependent on location and date of the workshop.
***The student-faculty ratio at the American Institute of Balance is no greater than 16:
Course Description
This combined 19.5 hour, competency-based course will be the foundation for the learner as a Certified Vestibular Specialist. The course will expand upon introductory coursework for vestibular dysfunction as it relates to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and vestibular hypo-function, including assessment and rehabilitation. Canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRM) and vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) protocols are included as part of the comprehensive management plan for identifiable vestibular and balance system disorders. Evidence-based integration into management principles will be disseminated throughout both the online and live components of the course.
Evaluation and Management of Vestibular Disorders, including BPPV
BPPV diagnosis & treatment – Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers with manual training
Evaluation and Management of Cervicogenic Dizziness
Neurophysiology of Central Compensation
VRT protocols: adaptation, habituation, and substitution for patient-centered therapy
Comprehensive training materials for therapy programs
Psychogenic factors affecting VRT outcomes
Learning Objectives
Describe peripheral and central vestibular anatomy and physiology
Explain the concept of central compensation and those factors affecting it
Name the most common otologic and non-otologic conditions which may cause dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance
Demonstrate the most sensitive bedside/clinical evaluation protocols which identify candidates for treatment and proper triage and management
Differentiate vestibular test abnormalities that identify patients who are “appropriate” candidates for therapy.
Use diagnosis based strategies for designing and implementing a comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation program.
Apply specific therapy protocols within individualized programs for patients.
Select and perform the appropriate Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers for all forms of BPPV.
Describe the relationship of the cervical spine in the management of the “dizzy” patient.
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
The American Institute of Balance is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.95 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.
**Please note, faculty will vary dependent on location and date of the workshop.
***The student-faculty ratio at the American Institute of Balance is no greater than 16:1
Target Audience
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Audiologists
Physicians (MD, DO)
Athletic Trainers
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CEU
CEUs for the online component and the one-day live component can be individually issued upon completion. Please note, CEU approval may vary from state to state. This continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors
This workshop is approved for a total of combined 19.5credit hours. (This will vary depending on your state guidelines)
The American Institute of Balance is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.95 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.
