Friday, 24 October

Assessment and Management of Dizziness and Acute Balance Impairment

Course covering the assessment and management of dizziness and acute balance impairment In urgent and emergency care settings.

By Thomas Edwards

Date and time

Location

HX1 5ER

Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre Hopwood Lane Halifax HX1 5ER United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

Types of dizziness and risk factors

Blood pressure and effect of postural changes

Overview of the vestibular system and assessment

Assessment and treatment of vertigo

Vestibular rehabilitation

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours

This course will provide AHPs and Nurses with a range of knowledge and skills, to assess and treat a person who has primarily presented to urgent and emergency care settings with dizziness or balance problems.

Learners will already have a basic understanding of the neurological system, and will be looking to develop their knowledge further, and to confidently assess and manage the person experiencing dizziness or acute balance impairment.

The course will cover the following areas of assessment:

· Types of dizziness and risk factors.

· How blood pressure is controlled and the effect of postural changes on blood pressure.

· Overview of the vestibular system, and assessment of hearing, vision and proprioception.

· Assessment and treatment of vertigo including the Dix Hallpike Test, Epley manoeuvre, and Brandt-Daroff exercises.

· Principles and common exercises for vestibular rehabilitation.

The course will include both a revision of relevant anatomy and physiology, and demonstration and opportunity to practice a range of assessment skills that can be used in urgent and emergency care clinical practice with minimal resource and time.

A range of learning activities will be used to meet each individual learners’ preferred learning styles, and support integration into their clinical practice. There will be opportunity to practice skills learnt during the day.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any parking at the venue?

Yes there is limited guest parking on site, available on a first come first served basis. Otherwise the High Street carpark is close to the venue.

Will refreshments be provided?

Yes drinks and biscuits will be available throughout the day. Lunch is not provided, however there is a small cafe at the venue and the town centre is close for access to shops and other food outlets.

I can't get to the venue for 9am, or I need to leave before 4.30pm, can I still come?

Yes that is fine. Although the course starts at 9.30am, the main teaching will start about 10am. I hope to be finished by 4pm but have booked the room until 4.30pm should we run over or if learners wish to stay and finish any discussion or practice. But if you need to leave earlier then that's fine.

If I am unable to attend the event, am I able to get a refund?

Yes, I can offer a full refund up to 7 days prior to the event. If within 7 days of the event I will offer a 50% refund unless I am able to fill your place in which I will offer 100% refund.

Organised by

Thomas Edwards

I am an Occupational Therapist, Adult Educator and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. I provide affordable training to clinicians on essential topics that support high quality and cost effective health and social care. Training courses include a range of learning activities that will be used to meet each individual learners’ preferred learning styles, and support integration of learnt knowledge and skills into their clinical practice.