-- Occupational and physical therapists can access Inger Brueckner's (MS, PT) popular continuing education class online
Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) will offer a new online series "Vestibular Rehabilitation for the School-Aged Child and Adolescent," taught by Inger Brueckner, MS, PT, an expert in pediatric vestibular dysfunction. The online course, which benefits practitioners in schools, hospitals, OPD, and clinic settings, combines lectures, lab demonstrations, and presentations to teach evidence-based techniques and identify and treat common vestibular conditions in children and young adults. Registration is open at http://www.educationresourcesinc.com, or by calling ERI at +1-800-487-6530.
Through the course, Ms. Brueckner teaches practitioners how to describe the vestibular system and common pediatric dysfunctions to patients and caregivers. The course highlights the role of therapy in managing and treating vestibular disorders including mTBI, Trauma, BPPV, autonomic and oculomotor dysfunction, visual motion sensitivity, vestibular neuritis, and dizziness imbalance and migrainous disorders. Clinicians will learn to design, implement, and modify treatments to ensure optimal patient success.
"Having researched and practiced in the field of vestibular dysfunction and rehabilitation for more than 25 years, I understand the challenges in diagnosing and treating and children and adolescents," said Inger Brueckner, MS, PT, and ERI faculty member. "I am excited to offer my course in an online setting to help clinicians address the needs of this unique population.
The course's online format offers clinicians a flexible format to extend learning and expertise. Participants can register for the entire online course series or individual segments.
"At ERI we are committed to bringing innovative courses taught by renowned educators to our community of therapists," said Alyson Loria, Director at ERI. "Offering an accessible, online version of 'Vestibular Rehabilitation for the School-Aged Child and Adolescent' is yet another way ERI empowers clinicians to advance their practice and improve patient outcomes."
About Education Resources, Inc.
Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) is an accredited provider of continuing education for physical therapists and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Founded in 1985 by therapists Barbara Goldfarb and Carol Loria, ERI's mission is to provide continuing education that makes a difference for therapists and patients. Class participants learn effective techniques and critical problem-solving skills that can be immediately applied in the work setting from renowned faculty members.
