Cervicogenic Dizziness: An Evidence-based Competency Course – Miami, FL
Level: Intermediate | Audience: Physical Therapists
Since its inception in 2004 this course has averaged a 4.9/5.0 overall rating from thousands of participants.
This course is intended for physical therapists with experience managing patients with dizziness who wish to improve their skill in differential diagnosis, manual examination and treatment of patients with cervicogenic dizziness (e.g. whose dizziness has a cervicogenic component). Continually updated with the latest research and clinical findings, common conditions that will be discussed include traumatic onset neck pain (e.g. whiplash), concussion, and migraines. The emphasis of this course will be on evidence-based practice, acquiring examination and treatment skills in lab sessions, and testing for competency in those skills.
Participants should have a working knowledge of central and peripheral vestibular disorders and the ability to begin to differentiate their various presentations since this course will focus on the cervical aspects of dizzy complaints. Pre-assigned readings will familiarize the participant with the relevant literature, allowing the majority of time and emphasis to be on practicing motor skills.
Engaging active learning techniques are utilized throughout, to maximize learning and skill acquisition while making the course enjoyable. The course begins on Friday evening with a discussion of the evidence regarding the presentation and differential diagnosis of cervicogenic dizziness. This discussion continues, with integrated lab sessions at allow practice of examination and intervention skills, on Saturday and Sunday. Competency with the course’s knowledge and skills will be assessed by written (Saturday) and practical exams (Saturday and Sunda)y. Taking the examinations is optional, but participants who pass all exams (>75% score) will receive a certificate of competency. All participants will be able to immediately apply acquired skills in the clinical setting.