About - Vestibular Courses

Introduction

>Leia and Natalie have a combined experience of over 21 years treating individuals with vestibular disorders. By working in a variety of settings, such as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation units, private practice, emergency departments and academic facilities, they come with a wealth of experience to provide quality teaching with real-world clinical scenarios. They will teach at your local facility and tailor the course content to meet your unique health service. Our presenters have taught in multiple locations, including Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Warrnambool, Albury Wodonga, Canberra, Brisbane, Lismore, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

Current Course Schedule

Hosting a Course

FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

Courses are to be delivered in facilities with access to a gym environment. The gym set-up must have multiple plinths and wheeled stools to allow practice of all techniques. Double plinths are preferred with enough to allow three participants per plinth. The theoretical component requires audiovisual facilities with an ability to run powerpoint presentations and play video files.

ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL

Accommodation and travel is to be covered by the host facility. A local twin share room is appropriate, with desk and internet facilities. The duration of stay will be dependent on course selection. The host facility does not need to organise travel if the location is within driving distance from the Gold Coast. If however the driving distance is greater than one hour, accommodation will still need to be included.

PRINTING & MATERIALS

Vestibular Course resources are now in electronic format. Prior to a scheduled course, pre-readings will be provided electronically. Password access to electronic materials will be provided for a period of four weeks, commencing two weeks prior to each course. Each participant can chose to print materials or utilise electronic note taking. Upon special request, lectures/pracs can be pre-printed by Vestibular Courses and a hard copy manual provided, however this will incur an additional printing and administration fee.

ADVERTISING

Example flyers can be provided on request with the host facility altering as appropriate for their location. It is requested that the flyer include the Vestibular Courses logo and website address.

Vestibular Rehabilitation:

An Introductory Course

Summary

Two day course aimed at introducing physiotherapists to common vestibular disorders such as BPPV, vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis, Ménière’s disease, bilateral vestibular hypofunction, migraine associated dizziness and central vestibular pathologies. By having practical components and video examples, the objective of this course is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to take a thorough history of the dizzy patient, perform a comprehensive objective examination and develop an up‐to‐date evidence based management plan.

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Advanced BPPV Workshop

Summary

One day advanced workshop concentrating on enhancing BPPV assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning skills. The seminars will target a more complex understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition, as well exploring BPPV management beyond the posterior canal and canalithiasis. Extended practicals will enhance skills in video-oculography, nystagmus interpretation, and appropriate manoeuvre selection.

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Vestibular Dysfunction & Management

6-Day Clinical Competency Course

Summary

The 6 day clinical competency course is presented by Katrina Williams, Ann Rahmann, Leia Barnes and Natalie Rando (Vestibular Education Australia). Multiple guest lecturers will also enhance the learning experience. This course targets clinicians who have undergone an introductory course and wanting to cement their practice in vestibular rehabilitation. Using a combination of lectures, practicums, simulated patients, live demonstrations and competency assessment, this six day course will equip participants with confidence and skills to tackle both common and unusual vestibular conditions.

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Advanced Vestibular Seminars

C.N.S: Concussion, Neurodegenerative, Stroke
C.V.S: Central Vestibular Seminars
A.V.M: Advanced Vestibular Management

Summary

Each seminar is presented as a unique one day course targeting a more indepth review of less common vestibular conditions.

C.N.S has a strong neurological focus, including differential diagnosis in Emergency settings. This one day course introduces clinicians to concussion management in the context of the dizzy patient, as well exploration of latest literature on vestibular involvement in stroke, movement disorders and cerebellar dysfunction.

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C.V.S is offered through Vestibular Education Australia and consists of a more in-depth look at central vestibular disorders . This 2 day course explores central vestibular pathways and their key role in oculomotor and postural control. There will be sessions on interpretation of audio-vestibular diagnostics in central pathologies as well as review of contemporary literature in vestibular rehabilitation in central disorders.

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A.V.M delves into advanced assessment techniques such as VHIT, SHIMP and Diagnostics, as well as advanced clinical reasoning and treatment strategies.

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