Course Details

Course # 21161
Vanderbilt Audiology's Journal Club: The Current Status of the Video Head Impulse Test

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CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Course Abstract

This presentation will first provide a brief overview of the video head impulse test followed by a review of three contemporary articles employing this technology. The content will be directed toward those with a clinical background.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

Course Learning Outcomes

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  • After this course learners will be able to discuss the basic premise of the video head impulse test
  • After this course learners will be able to describe the sensitivity and specificity of the video head impulse test to semicircular canal impairment
  • After this course learners will be able to discuss what the role of this new test is in the contemporary balance function examination

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-10 Minutes Journal reviews by Dr. Gus Mueller
10-15 Minutes Overview of head impulse test
15-30 Minutes Journal article #1: Review
30-45 Minutes Journal article #2: Review
45-55 Minutes Journal article #3: Review
55-60 Minutes Summary; Q & A

Average Rating (88 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on May 16, 2013
interesting topic, document can be used to help support reasons for buying vHIT
Review by: Member on March 19, 2013
It presented new information about VHIT
Review by: Member on January 3, 2013
Great slides. Easy to understand language - Dr. McCaslin gives great explanations and he does not speak "over your head".
Review by: Member on December 29, 2012
Excellent explanations of all terms, testing procedures and methodologies, and results.
Review by: Member on December 17, 2012
Clearly explained and informative of why the head impulse test should be performed.
Review by: Member on December 7, 2012
Very exciting technology for interpreting this test to expand our knowledge of the vestibular system/pathologies.
Review by: Member on December 2, 2012
The instuctors explanations.
Review by: Member on November 27, 2012
Very current research, very informative and very succint.
Review by: Member on November 8, 2012
The information conveyed is very clear and applicable to clinical settings.
Review by: Member on October 30, 2012
Newer, quicker diagnostic tests that have the added benefit of being able to track pt's recovery.

Course Information

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Course Presenter

devin mccaslin

Devin McCaslin, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University

Devin McCaslin completed his doctoral work at The Ohio State University and is currently the co-director of the Vanderbilt Balance Disorders Clinic and Associate Director of Adult Audiology at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. Dr. McCaslin’s major academic, clinical and research interests relate to clinical electrophysiology, tinnitus and vestibular assessment. He currently serves on the American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors and is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology.  Devin McCaslin is currently the co-director of the Vanderbilt Balance Disorders Clinic and Associate Director of Adult Audiology at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. Dr. McCaslin currently serves on the American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors

Disclosure: Devin McCaslin is currently the co-director of the Vanderbilt Balance Disorders Clinic and Associate Director of Adult Audiology at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. Dr. McCaslin currently serves on the American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

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American Academy of Audiology

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Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 1 CEP.

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

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Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with Audiology Online. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

International Hearing Society

This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

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