WAITLIST FOR EDGWORTH (NEWCASTLE) COURSE ONLY - you will receive a separate email or phonecall if a place becomes available.
 
DATE:
Sat 23rd - Sun 24th Feb, 2024
 
VENUE:
Edgeworth Physiotherapy
Edgeworth, NSW
 
TIME:
Saturday: 7.45am – 5pm 
Sunday: 8.30am – 5pm
 
PRESENTED BY:
Natalie Rando-Orr, APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist/Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy, Bond University; Managing Director, Advanced Vestibular Clinics
Leia Barnes, APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist/Consultant Vestibular Physiotherapist, Logan Hospital; Consulting Physiotherapist, Advanced Vestibular Clinics
 
COURSE SUMMARY: This course is a two-day event aiming to introduce 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.
 
COURSE OUTLINE:
• Vestibular assessment and differential diagnosis
• Unilateral vestibular pathology: recovery mechanisms & implications for treatment
• Audiology Testing
• Anatomy and Pathophysiology of BPPV
• Assessment and Management of BPPV
• Introduction to Central Vestibular Disorders
 
Pre-readings will be supplied via Dropbox prior to the course. Lecture and practical notes will be supplied in a manual on the day.
 
REFUND POLICY: Vestibular Courses reserves the right to cancel if minimal participant numbers are not met. In the event the course does not take place, a full refund will be made. Vestibular Courses are not liable for any personal costs associated with flights/accommodation if a course needs to be cancelled. Self-cancellations before registration closing date will incur a $50 administration fee. Payments will be non-refundable for self-cancellations after registration closing date unless you are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms – in this case a full refund or course credit will be applied. Vestibular Courses will be implementing COVID event guidelines throughout the course.