Eye Movements in Vestibular Pathology

Learn to observe and define the six main characteristics of eye movements seen in vestibular pathology.  This course is perfect for beginner and intermediate vestibular clinicians--or those just interested in learning how your inner ear helps the body maintain balance and gaze stability during movements.


Purchase Course - $150 USD

Learn to observe and define the six main characteristics of eye movements seen in vestibular pathology.  This course is perfect for beginner and intermediate vestibular clinicians--or those just interested in learning how your inner ear helps the body maintain balance and gaze stability during movements.


Purchase Course - $150 USD

Course Details

  • Course Hours: 2
  • CEU Hours: 0.2
  • CEU States for PT/PTA:  40+ States
  • Delivery Method: Self-Paced
  • Location: Online

Course Details

  • Course Hours: 2
  • CEU Hours: 0.2
  • CEU States for PT/PTA:  40+ States
  • Delivery Method: Self-Paced
  • Location: Online

Course Objectives

  • Understand basic vestibular system anatomy
  • Examine the main relationship between the eyes, inner ear, and brain
  • Understand terminology and key characteristics used to describe types of nystagmus
  • Identify normal and abnormal eye movements during an oculomotor exam
  • Recognize eye movements associated with vestibular pathology
  • Analyze practice videos and case examples of eye movements and associated diagnoses

Course Objectives

  • Understand basic vestibular system anatomy
  • Examine the main relationship between the eyes, inner ear, and brain
  • Understand terminology and key characteristics used to describe types of nystagmus
  • Identify normal and abnormal eye movements during an oculomotor exam
  • Recognize eye movements associated with vestibular pathology
  • Analyze practice videos and case examples of eye movements and associated diagnoses

Course Outline

  • Vestibular System Anatomy 
  • Eye-Ear Connection
  • Nystagmus  
    • Basics
    • How to observe 
    • Characteristics of Nystagmus
    • Triggers
    • Waveform
    • Direction
    • Strength
    • Duration
    • Latency 
  • Unusual Eye movements
  • Eye movements during oculomotor exam testing 
    • Smooth pursuit
    • Saccades
    • VOR cancellation
    • Optokinetic nystagmus
    • Corrective saccade during head thrust testing
  • Comprehensive Case Examples

Course Outline

  • Vestibular System Anatomy 
  • Eye-Ear Connection
  • Nystagmus  
    • Basics
    • How to observe 
    • Characteristics of Nystagmus
    • Triggers
    • Waveform
    • Direction
    • Strength
    • Duration
    • Latency 
  • Unusual Eye movements
  • Eye movements during oculomotor exam testing 
    • Smooth pursuit
    • Saccades
    • VOR cancellation
    • Optokinetic nystagmus
    • Corrective saccade during head thrust testing
  • Comprehensive Case Examples

Course Features

CEU Credits Available

We offer CEU credits for Physical Therapists and Assistants in 40+ states and have developed course packs that you can submit yourself if you practice a difference discipline or not on the state list.  Check out the list of available states for CEU credit

CEU Credits Available

We offer CEU credits for Physical Therapists and Assistants in 40+ states and have developed course packs that you can submit yourself if you practice a difference discipline or not on the state list.  Check out the list of available states for CEU credit

75+ Real-World Videos

We have built a library of numerous vestibular pathologies and normal baselines so you can train on actual patient cases.  

75+ Real-World Videos

We have built a library of numerous vestibular pathologies and normal baselines so you can train on actual patient cases.  

Illustrations

We have created brand new anatomical illustrations designed to clearly show all of the organs and neural pathways of the vestibular system.  Our visual style will allow you to intuitively and visually understand the anatomy like never before.

Illustrations

We have created brand new anatomical illustrations designed to clearly show all of the organs and neural pathways of the vestibular system.  Our visual style will allow you to intuitively and visually understand the anatomy like never before.

Animations

Our team has created content specifically for beginners to focus on the core eye movements in a clear and concise way. The course builds on this foundation and shows numerous real-world videos of normal and abnormal eye movements.

Animations

Our team has created content specifically for beginners to focus on the core eye movements in a clear and concise way. The course builds on this foundation and shows numerous real-world videos of normal and abnormal eye movements.