Assessment and Intervention of Balance Disorders I

Catalog description

Pre-requisite: AUDI 7126. This course will focus on the audiologist role in the basic provision of assessment and diagnostic services of balance disorders. A description of the distribution of balance disorders among the general population will be provided. The anatomy and physiolo gy of the balance system will be described, as well as, the more common pathologies associated to this system. Most frequently used assessment strategies such as extensive case history, subjective tests and nystagmography will be discussed.