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Sponsored
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Assessment,
Interpretation, & Management
of Balance Disorders
Thursday & Friday Instructors:
Timothy Hain,
M.D.
Alan Desmond, Au.D.
Saturday Instructor:
Mark Haehn
*Limited Seating Available*
Presented by:
Micromedical Technologies
October 23 - 25, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn
Chicago O'Hare
Chicago, IL
Workshop
Description
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The first two days of this course are
designed to review the practical performance and principles
of balance assessment and management with emphasis on
interpretation. This is an intermediate to advanced course,
directed at otolaryngologists, neurologists, audiologists,
physical therapists and others interested in vestibular
testing. Examples of test abnormalities will be discussed
and cases used to illustrate how to apply the test results
to achieve successful treatment strategies.
The third day will focus on testing
techniques with hands-on instruction.
Attendees are encouraged to attend either or both
sessions.
Workshop
Objectives
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This course will focus on the following topics
of interest. As the agenda is currently in review, this list
is subject to change.
Thursday / Friday Session
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Recognize signs and symptoms of dizziness
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Differences between Peripheral, Central, and
non-Vestibular pathologies
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Understanding Migraine Anxiety Related
Dizziness
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Interpretation of the patient's VNG results
with relation to the patient's Neuro-Otologic history
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Identification and treatment of Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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Dizziness Management options including
Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy
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Case studies for group discussion
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Understanding Vestibular Myogenic Evoked
Potentials and Superior Canal Dehiscence
Saturday Session
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Introduction to Micromedical's Spectrum
Software
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Nystagmus Testing with Analysis
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Central Testing and Analysis
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Positional Testing
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Caloric Irrigation and Analysis
Agenda
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Thursday, 10/23/08
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
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Registration |
| 8:00 - 9:30 |
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Pathogenesis of Dizziness: Signs and Symptoms,
Peripheral vs. Central vs. Non-Vestibular Common
Pathologies |
| 9:30 - 9:45 |
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BREAK |
| 9:45 - 11:15 |
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Pathogenesis of Dizziness, Continued |
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
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Migraine Anxiety Related Dizziness |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
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Neuro-otologic History & Interpreting VNG |
| 2:00 - 2:15 |
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BREAK |
| 2:15 - 3:15 |
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Interpreting VNG, Continued |
| 3:15 - 3:30 |
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BREAK |
| 3:30 - 5:00 |
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Interpreting VNG, Continued |
| 5:00 |
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ADJOURN |
Friday, 10/24/08
| 8:00 - 9:30 |
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Identification & Treatment of Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo |
| 9:30 - 9:45 |
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BREAK |
| 9:45 - 10:45 |
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Management Options including Vestibular
& Balance Rehabilitation Therapy |
| 10:45 - 12:00 |
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Summary of Clinical Utility of Rotational
Chair & Dynamic Posturography |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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WORKING LUNCH
Actual Cases for Group Discussion |
| 1:00 - 20:00 |
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VEMP, SVV, AHR, and DVA testing - general
information |
| 2:00 - 2:15 |
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BREAK |
| 2:15 - 4:15 |
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Essentials of Direct Office Exam |
| 4:15 - 5:00 |
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Review of Working Lunch Cases |
| 5:00 |
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ADJOURN |
Saturday, 10/25/08
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
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Introduction to Spectrum Software |
| 9:00 - 12:00 |
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Nystagmus Testing with Analysis |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
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Central Testing and Analysis |
| 2:00 - 4:00 |
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Positional Testing |
| 4:00 - 5:00 |
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Caloric Irrigation |
Fees
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Thursday / Friday Course
Saturday Course
Continuing
Education
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AAA Credits - Micromedical Technologies,
Inc. is applying for 1.5 CEU Credits through the
American Academy of Audiology to offer AAA CEU’s for
each Thursday/Friday Course at each location. We will
apply for 0.8 CEU’s for each Saturday Course at each
location. AAA approval of this continuing education
activity does not imply endorsement of course content,
specific products, or clinical procedures.
Accommodations
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago
O'Hare
Reservations Ph: (847) 296-8900
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=ORDCHGI
Reservations Deadline:
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Rate: $159 single/double
Please call the number above for
reservations. Be sure to ask for the 'VNG Course
Micromedical Technologies' rate when making your
reservation.
Speaker
Biographies
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Timothy Hain, M.D.
Professor of Neurology,
Otolaryngology and Physical Therapy/Human Movement
Science
Northwestern University Medical
School
Private Practice Chicago Dizziness
and Hearing, Chicago IL
Dr. Hain is board-certified in
Neurology. His clinical practice includes evaluating and
treating dizzy individuals while he is particularly
interested in BPPV and vestibular ototoxicity. Dr. Hain
has also been selected to be included in the "Best
Doctors in America" on several occasions.
Alan Desmond, Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology Director Blue
Ridge Hearing and Balance Clinic Princeton &
Bluefield, WV
Dr. Desmond is the founder of the Blue
Ridge Hearing and Balance Clinic. He is author of
numerous publications related to the field of audiology,
dizziness, balance disorders and vestibular
rehabilitation. His text book "Vestibular Function:
Evaluation and Treatment" released in 2004 has been
a bestseller ever since.
Mark Haehn
Micromedical Technologies, Inc.
Mark has 15 years experience in
vestibular testing. Prior to working for Micromedical
Technologies, Inc. Mark practiced at Cleveland Clinic
under the direction of Mohammed Hamid, M.D., Ph.D.; John
Oas, M.D.; and Judith White, M.D. Mark's experience
includes the testing of over 5000 dizzy patients.
Workshop
Brochure
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here to view a copy of the MMT 2008 Course Schedule.
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