Course Description:

This evidence-based course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to evaluate and treat a broad range of patients and athletes with vestibular disorders or concussions. You’ll learn to conduct thorough assessments and implement effective, evidence-based treatments for both acute and chronic conditions. The course combines engaging lectures with hands-on lab sessions to ensure practical learning. Additionally, you will gain insights into clinical decision-making for cases requiring multidisciplinary referrals when patients face prolonged recovery. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to manage vestibular disorders and concussions with precision and care.

Course Location:

OrtthoSport Hawaii: Niu Valley Clinic, 5722 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821

Course Date & Time:

April 5-6, 2025 (Saturday: 1 pm - 7 pm; Sunday: 8 am – 5:30 pm)

Presenter:

Michael Steiner, PT, DPT, ITPT (Learn more about your presenter)

Learning Objectives:

Following this educational activity, learners should be able to:
1: Explain the neuro-metabolic changes that occur as a result of a concussion injury.
2: Identify and perform appropriate examination tests for exertion intolerance, upper cervical dysfunction, and Vestibular/Ocular deficits based on their individual professional scope of practice.
3: Identify and perform proper BPPV examination and treatment techniques for Anterior, Posterior, and Horizontal canal BPPV.

Day 1 Schedule

1:00 – 1:30                Introduction

1:30 - 2:00 pm           Basic Brain & Vestibular Anatomy

2:00 – 2:30 pm          Identify Vestibular Conditions & Concussion Trajectories

2:30 – 3:00 pm          Acute Management of Concussion

3:00 – 3:15 pm          Break

3:15 - 5:00 pm           BPPV: Exam & Treatment

5:00 – 5:15 pm          Break

5:15 – 7:00 pm           BPPV: Exam & Treatment (cont.)

Day 2 Schedule

8:00 - 10:00 am           Vestibular & Ocular: Exam & Treatment

10:00 - 10:15 am         Break

10:15 – 12:00 am        Vestibular & Ocular: Exam & Treatment (cont.)

12:00 - 1:00 pm          Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm            Autonomic Dysfunction - Exertion Intolerance: Exam & Treatment

2:00 – 3:00 pm            Cervical Headache & Dizziness: Exam & Treatment

3:00 - 3:15 pm            Break

3:15 – 4:15 pm.          Cervical Headache & Dizziness: Exam & Treatment (cont.)

4:15 – 5:00 pm           Autonomic Dysfunction: Sleep

5:00 - 5:30 pm            Closing & Questions

Accreditation

• This activity has been approved for the following:

  • Physical Therapists/PTAs: The Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy will approve this course for a total of 13.5 credits (Reciprocity for Hawaii PT CEU) approval # 11612

  • Athletic Trainers: We are a BOC Approved Provider, #P12183. This course is approved for Category A credit for Athletic Trainers through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

  • Other health professionals (PAs, RNs, OTs under MN Statute 148.6443, etc.) who participate in this CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

Disclosures:

• It is the policy of Steiner Education, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in its educational activities. To achieve this Steiner Education, LLC only offers content that is developed by qualified professionals with expertise in their respective fields. We strive to deliver accurate, up-to-date information based on the latest research and best practices. All faculty and others in control of the educational content have disclosed any financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months, (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients)

Cancelation & Refund Policy:

• Steiner Education, LLC reserves the right to cancel a course. If this occurs, you will be notified and refunded the registration fee for that course. Steiner Education, LLC will not be responsible for any travel accommodations, fees, or any other related expenses.

• Weather/Force Majeure related cancellations: In the occurrence of an event of force majeure and Steiner Education, LLC needs to cancel/reschedule an educational activity, it will be communicated as clearly and often as needed to the email the attendee used to register for the educational activity.

• Should the registrant have questions or concerns in this manner, they should be directed to michael@concussionspoteducation.com, or contact us here.  Should a registrant need to cancel; a refund or credit will be granted if notified in writing before 14 days of the scheduled event to michael@concussionspoteducation.com, or contact us here. All refunds will be performed in the manner of the original payment. If the course is free, no refunds will be required. For any cancellations requested within 14 days of the event or for all no-shows; no refunds or credits will be awarded.

Registration Policy:

Registration in all courses is made on a first-come, first-served basis. If the course is already full, you will be notified.

Payment Policy:

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