Overview
Please note there is updated pricing for 2023.
Certification
AIB 2-year certification included.
Individuals with an earned degree in a specialty designation such as audiology, physician (MD or DO), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or registered nurse from an accredited university may certify.
CEUs
Audiologists:
The program is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer 1.6 CEUs.
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 1.6 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
*Please note, faculty will vary dependent on location and date of the workshop.
Course Description
VideoNystagmography (VNG), Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP), Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), and Rotary Chair: Protocols and Practice This 2-day (16- hour) workshop will provide attendees with an in-depth overview of the most powerful clinical vestibular assessment tools used today. These tests and strategies will be explored related to building a time and cost-effective clinical protocol. The AIB faculty will share their evidence-based protocols and strategies, developed over two decades with 100,000+ patient data. This new information will provide the clinician with the necessary tools to offer a more efficient and productive means of management for the chronic dizzy patient. The workshop will provide attendees with evidence-based clinical protocols for VNG, VHIT, and VEMP, and Rotary Chair, case studies, and management strategies for best practice. Additionally, Medical Report writing will be emphasized by utilizing proven techniques to clearly and concisely communicate test findings and recommendations to both family practice and specialty physicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the workshop attendees will be able to:
- Describe the specifics and respective applications of the VNG, VHIT, VEMP, and Rotary Chair.
- Recognize the preferred examination administration and protocols of each test
- Identify the most commonly seen abnormalities for each e.g. vestibular neuritis etc.
- Compare the relative practical value of each test within a diagnostic efficiency and predictive value format.
- List the most effective and evidence-based management strategies based on test findings, including writing an accurate and concise Medical Report.
Attendees will have a hands-on opportunity to practice and be coached in all test protocols by AIB’s experienced faculty.
Target Audience
Audiologists, Medical Doctors (MD, DO)
