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.
