Vestibular Sciences I

3 credits · School of Medicine

This course offers an in-depth approach to the basic assessment of the dizzy patient. Subject matter will include; where the vestibular system assessment falls in the audiology scope of practice, detailed anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular, ocular motor, and postural control systems; bedside testing, introduction to both electrical and video techniques for recording the vestibulocular reflex; case history and bedside assessment of the dizzy patient, and the technique and interpretation of video and electronystagmography. Students will be expected to conduct practica outside the classroom. Fall. [3]