This course aims to Enhance primary care skills on the Assessment and Management of Dizziness and Impaired Balance. The training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively diagnose and treat patients experiencing these common yet challenging symptoms. 

Course content/learning outcomes

Types of dizziness and risk factors 
Central vs. peripheral dizziness 
Common risk factors including age, medication, and underlying health conditions 

Blood pressure and effect of postural changes 
Orthostatic hypotension and related symptoms 
Assessment techniques for blood pressure changes with posture 

Overview of the vestibular system and assessment 
Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system 
Key components of vestibular assessment

 
Assessment and treatment of vertigo 
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) diagnosis and treatment [including Epley manoeuvre] 
Other causes of vertigo and their management strategies 

Vestibular rehabilitation 
Therapeutic exercises for vestibular rehabilitation 
Long-term management and prevention of dizziness and balance impairments