Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation in Elderly – 4 Hours

Description

Dizziness and vertigo are common in elderly individuals and can lead to an increased risk of falls. There are various types of dizziness, including those related to the vestibular system, central nervous system, cervical spine, and others. Dizziness can result in a functional decline in this population. Physical and occupational therapists should be able to identify signs and symptoms of dizziness in patients under their care, treat the underlying cause of dizziness, and create treatment plans to reduce dizziness and improve function in elderly individuals. This course will help learners differentiate between different types of dizziness and understand how to implement treatment plans to manage this condition. While patients with dizziness may initially seek care from primary care providers, they may also find themselves under the care of physical or occupational therapists. Therefore, it is essential for rehabilitation professionals to understand this condition. 

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Describe and define different types of dizziness that may occur in the elderly population.
• Describe differential diagnoses of common causes of dizziness in the elderly population.
• Describe how physical and occupational therapists assess a patient with complaints of dizziness in the rehabilitation setting.
• Determine a treatment plan for patients with different types and causes of dizziness.
• Describe the physical and occupational therapists’ role in the treatment of dizziness.
• Describe the pharmacological treatment of dizziness.
• Describe age-related and pathological causes of dizziness.
• Discuss balance and fall prevention strategies in the elderly population and the impact of falls on this population.

Author:  Lisa Augustyn, PT, DPT, Christine Church, M.S., OTR/L 

Contact Hours: 4 Hours / 4 PDR  

Cost: $30 / Participant  

Teaching Method: Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

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Approvals: State Board of Physical Therapy & American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) State Chapters Approved. Please visit the accreditation section for the full list: Click Here