Neurological Examination and Diagnosis

Build foundational vestibular knowledge in this 25-hour course. Learn anatomy, neuroplasticity, eye movements, and postural integration for ACNB vestibular rehab certification.

Functional Neurology

David Traster

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Specialist

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1188

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1188

Description

This 25-hour accredited course is designed to build foundational expertise in the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system. Scholars will explore spatial representation, gravity’s impact on neurophysiology, and reference frame integration. Detailed lectures cover the vestibular end organs, thalamus, cortical processing, and vestibulo-autonomic pathways. The course emphasizes neuroplasticity and vestibular contributions to posture, balance, vision, and daily function. Approved by the ACNB for Specialty Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

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What you’ll learn:

Understand the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system, including the ear, nuclei, and cortical regions.
Explore how gravity, spatial representation, and reference frames influence neurophysiology.
Identify the functional roles of the VOR, vestibulospinal, and vestibuloautonomic systems.
Apply foundational vestibular knowledge to support diagnostics and neurorehabilitation planning.

Syllabus

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Chapter 1 - Gain and Phase of the VOR

Lesson: Gain and Phase of the VOR

Chapter 2 - Case Study

Lesson: Case Study 1
Lesson: Case Study 2
Lesson: Case Study 3
Lesson: Case Study 4

Chapter 3 - Course Introduction and Review

Lesson: Course Introduction and Review

Chapter 4 - The Oculomotor System

Lesson: The Oculomotor System

Chapter 5 - Brain Maturation

Lesson: Brain Maturation

Chapter 6 - Pursuits and Saccades

Lesson: Pursuits and Saccades

Chapter 7 - Balance

Lesson: Balance

Chapter 8 - Vestibular Reflexes

Lesson: Vestibular Reflexes

Chapter 9 - Vestibulospinal Tracts

Lesson: Vestibulospinal Tracts

Chapter 10 - Day One Summary

Lesson: Day One Summary

Chapter 11 - Balance: Case Study

Lesson: Balance: Case Study

Chapter 16 - Posture, Gait, & Vestibulospinal Reflexes

Lesson: Posture, Gait, & Vestibulospinal Reflexes 1
Lesson: Posture, Gait, & Vestibulospinal Reflexes 2
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Chapter 13 - Postural Control

Lesson: Postural Control

Chapter 14 - Testing Postural Control

Lesson: Testing Postural Control

Chapter 15 - Interpreting the Data

Lesson: Interpreting the Data

Chapter 16 - Patient Exam

Lesson: Patient Exam 1
Lesson: Patient Exam 2
Lesson: Patient Exam 3
Lesson: Patient Exam 4
Lesson: Patient Exam 5

Chapter 17 - Analyzing the Stability Report

Lesson: Analyzing the Stability Report

Chapter 18 - Head and neck Movements

Lesson: Head and neck Movements

Chapter 19 - Patient Exam II

Lesson: Patient Exam II

Chapter 20 - Cerebellar Considerations

Lesson: Cerebellar Considerations

Chapter 21 - Central Vestibular Lesions

Lesson: Central Vestibular Lesions

Chapter 22 - Vestibular Disorders in the Roll Plane

Lesson: Vestibular Disorders in the Roll Plane

Chapter 23 - Vestibular Disorders in the Pitch Plane

Lesson: Vestibular Disorders in the Pitch Plane

Chapter 24 - Vestibular Disorders in the Yaw Plane

Lesson: Vestibular Disorders in the Yaw Plane
Quiz: Final Exam

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