Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Course Date
Start: 3rd June 2023 @ 09:00am
End: 3rd June 2023 @ 17:00pm
Course Location
AECC University College
13-15 Parkwood Road,, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
BH5 2DF
Course Description
BPPV is caused by calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) becoming dislodged and floating freely within the ear. The crystals move with changes of head position causing vertigo. Patients most commonly complain of short duration vertigo when moving, such as rolling over in bed, bending forward and looking up.
The course includes:
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Red flags/subjective assessment
- Clinical oculomotor examination
- BPPV assessment
- Treatment techniques
- References
After the course, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of BPPV
- Identify red flags
- Identify central neurological/atypical presentations
- Carry out diagnostic manoeuvres and interpret findings
- Identify and carry out the appropriate treatment manoeuvres for the posterior, anterior and horizontal canals
Schedule:
09:00 Start, Vestibular anatomy and physiology
09:45 Vestibular subjective examination
10:00-10:15 Coffee
10:15 Clinical oculomotor exam
11:00 BPPV theory and demonstration (anterior and posterior canal)
12:15 Nystagmus
12:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00 BPPV Practical (anterior and posterior canal)
14:00 Vestibular pathologies
14:30-14:45 Coffee (please hand out evaluations forms for completion)
14:45 BPPV theory and demonstration (horizontal canal)
15:00 BPPV practical (horizontal canal)
15:30 Case Studies
17:00 Finish
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Course Credits
7
Course Contact Name
Carleen Coombes