May 25-26, 2019
LOCATION: Memorial Regional Hospital
Conference Center
3501 Johnson Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
DATES: May 25-26th, 2019
COST: $525.00 (reduced to $495 for first 10 registrants before March 15! Select ‘BUY NOW’ button below.
DESCRIPTION: This 2-day course provides an overview of evidence-based practice for vestibular related impairments in children, and is appropriate for physical & occupational therapists and assistants working in pediatrics. The didactic content includes: 1) detailed review of the anatomy, physiology and development of the vestibular system, 2) the epidemiology of vestibular dysfunction in children, 3) diagnostic and clinical testing of vestibular function, and 4) examination and evaluation of vestibular related impairments, and 5) intervention for vestibular related impairments in children. Hands-on demonstration and training of evaluation and intervention are included. Case reviews and discussion are used to facilitate application of the material. Lecture handouts are provided on-line, whereas handouts for practicums are provided on-site. To receive certificate, attendees must sign in and sign out each day and achieve 75% or better on the post-test completed at end of the seminar. The course is appropriate for physical and occupational therapists and therapy assistants. The content is related to the scope of practice of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Continuing Education units: Approved by the Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (ProCert; FSBPT) for 16 CCUs.(accepted in AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NC, ND, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY). Approved for 16 CEU’s by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Practice and approval in FL is pending. Accreditation of this course by FPTA does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
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