Introduction to the dizzy patient in the acute setting

Course overview

This course is appropriate for clinicians who work in emergency and acute medicine, neurosciences, or trauma. New graduates and grade 1 staff welcome.

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Identify and treat the person with uncomplicated BPPV of the posterior and horizontal canals
• Identify those with likely Vestibular Neuritis, providing initial Physiotherapy management
• Screen for red flags that would suggest a central disorder
• Demonstrate knowledge to advocate for your patient’s ongoing management

Note: this is NOT a Vestibular Rehabilitation Course. The focus of this course is the decision making and management in the acute presentation.

Speakers

• Karyn Richardson - Grade 4 Neurosciences Physiotherapist
• Sally Bradshaw - Emergency Department Physiotherapist
• Amanda Marriott - Emergency Department & General Medicine Physiotherapist

Cost

$275 (inclusive of GST - includes course manual, lunch, and refreshments).

Registration

Register by Sunday 27 August. Numbers limited.