Implementing Vestibular Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary Teams in a VA Setting, in partnership with AVAA
Course: #38539Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 108 Reviews
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is scarcely offered by audiologists but can be a powerful tool when implemented. This course aims to share the principles and format of a VRT program and educate the clinician in establishing multidisciplinary healthcare teams to best serve the dizzy patient.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify key elements and considerations for implementing and/or refining a vestibular rehabilitation program.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the benefits of having a VRT program, both within the organization and from a patient perspective.
- After this course, participants will be able to classify the multidisciplinary team required by the type of suspected vestibular disorder.
Course created on April 5, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Key Elements of VRT Program |
| 10-25 Minutes | Special Considerations for VRT |
| 25-35 Minutes | Exploration of a Hybrid VRT Model |
| 35-45 Minutes | Multidisciplinary Approach and Team Management |
| 45-55 Minutes | Case Study |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Conclusion, Q&A |
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Patricia Gabbidon
AuD
Patricia Gabbidon is the Vestibular Program Lead at the Miami VA Healthcare System and has been practicing clinical audiology for almost 5 years. Her interests and clinical experiences include telehealth, aural rehabilitation, hearing aid selection and programming, vestibular evaluation and rehabilitation. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a doctoral degree in Audiology in 2018.
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Rachel Kansky
AuD
Rachel Kansky is a clinical audiologist. She began her career as a student trainee in the VA and transitioned to a full-time audiologist at the Miami VA in 2020. Dr. Kansky’s areas of practice include vestibular diagnostics, vestibular rehabilitation therapy, aural rehabilitation, Whole Health, and telehealth. She also partakes in supervising 3rd and 4th year prospective doctoral students. She obtained her doctorate in Audiology from Nova Southeastern University.
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Financial: Rachel Kansky is employed by the Miami VA Healthcare System. Non-financial: Rachel Kansky: has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose. In lieu of an honorarium, a donation has been made to AVAA in the form of AudiologyOnline CEU memberships.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by the Association of VA Audiologists (AVAA) in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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