PCHN36661 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Reza Hoseinabadi Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <p>This unit builds on the basic overview of the vestibular system covered in the 2nd year and covers the different assessment and management techniques used in patients with balance problems.</p> <p>This unit builds on the basic overview of the vestibular system covered in the 2nd year and covers the different assessment and management techniques used in patients with balance problems.</p> <p>To provide students with knowledge of the theoretical and practical bases of vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.</p> <ul><li>Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system and current theories of vestibular dysfunction.</li><li>Describe the essential components of a comprehensive history and its role in assisting diagnosis.</li><li>Explain the role of balance function testing and the difference between 'clinical bedside/office' and 'clinical laboratory testing'.</li><li>Understand the different forms of management or treatment of vestibular disorders.</li><li>Explain the role of assessment and treatment of BPPV.</li><li>Explain the role of specialist testing in diagnosing vestibular disorder.</li><li>Describe the different forms of management or treatment of vestibular disorders.</li><li>Describe the role of the multidisciplinary team in diagnosing and treating balance disorders.</li></ul> <ul><li>Scholarly conduct including academic reading, critical thinking and analysis, and persuasion through rational argument.</li></ul> <ul><li>Use of IT to assist clinical decisions; Use of library and electronic resources; Interpretation of clinical results.</li></ul> <ul><li>Academic reading.</li><li>Use of library.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the vestibular system, anatomy and physiology of the oculomotor system.</li> <li>History taking.</li> <li>Clinical bedside/office testing.</li> <li>Oculomotor Assessment.</li> <li>BPPV testing.</li> <li>Calorics.</li> <li>Advanced testing (vestibular evoked myogenic potentials and video head impulse testing).</li> <li>Vestibular Rehabilitation.</li> <li>Medical Management of Vestibular Disorders.</li> <li>Over view of epidemiology of dizziness and outcome measures in the Vestibular clinic.</li></ul> <p>Blended learning: self-study via softchalk, on campus tutorials and practicals, additional independent reading, pre practical revision tasks and case histories. On campus sessions are Covid-19 dependent, and may be changed to live online sessions via zoom if necessary.</p><p>NB. Pre practical revision tasks and practicals (to assess IRCP competencies) form part of PCHN39990 but are listed here as they facilitate understanding of theoretical knowledge.</p> 0 Other 100% <p>On campus exam (2 hours) - 100%</p> <p>Formative assessment feedback.</p> BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science Third Year Mandatory N <p>More specific references will be provided in lectures.</p><ul><li>Jacobson, P, Shepard, NT, Barin, K,Janky, K, Devin L &amp; McCaslin, DL (2020), Balance function, assessment and management. 3rd edn. Plural, San Diego.</li><li>Herdman, S &amp; Clendaniel, R (2014) Vestibular Rehabilitation. 4th edn. Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation, FA Davis Company, Philadelphia.</li></ul> Practical classes & workshops 6 Seminars 24 0 70