5th Alder Hey Paediatric Vestibular Course
ALDER HEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PAEDIATRIC AUDIOVESTIBULAR DEPARTMENT ARE PROUD TO PRESENT OUR 5TH PAEDIATRIC VESTIBULAR COURSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL AND THE INTERNATIONAL VESTIBULAR SOCIETY.
16TH – 17TH OCTOBER 2022
Venue: Institute in the park, Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Course organiser – theacademy@alderhey.nhs.uk
Course director – soumit.dasguptar@alderhey.nhs.uk
The vestibular system in children is an important system significantly involved in the development of balance, muscle tone, posture, spatial and cognitive orientation and indeed overall development.
We are delighted to announce the unique 5th Alder Hey Paediatric Vestibular Course exploring the different aspects of the paediatric vestibular system. The course is aimed at clinicians in any discipline involved with paediatric balance. The course is open to a national and international audience and will be held over 2 full days.
The course will be enriched by an international faculty from USA, Canada and Europe and also by national experts who practice paediatric vestibular medicine. There will be interactive workshops involving diagnostic testing on live subjects, vestibular physiotherapy and identification of central eye movement disorders in children.
The course is held in the state of the art academic facility in Alder Hey Hospital in the city of Liverpool, a vibrant cultural metropolis boasting a rich history, the Liverpool Football Club and of course, The Beatles. The venue is only a short distance from the city centre and the central railway station, and 7.5 miles from the international airport. There are good hotels near the venue for overnight accommodation.
RCPCH APPROVAL IS SOUGHT FOR THIS ACTIVITY FOR CPD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT RCPCH CPD GUIDELINES
Fees:
Non training grade medical professionals £350
Medical trainees £250
Non medical allied health specialists £300
Non medical trainees £200
Day delegate £200
Includes lunch on both days and course materials
BY THE END OF THE COURSE, DELEGATES WILL:
- Gain a working concept on the normal anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system in children
- Acquire knowledge about paediatric vestibular assessment and diagnosis
- Acquire knowledge about practical aspects of paediatric vestibular pathology and the diagnostic algorithm
- Acquire an overview of paediatric vestibular disorder management and rehabilitation
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Development of the vestibular system Vestibular anatomy and physiology Paediatric vestibular history and assessment
- Use of latest cutting edge tools to diagnose the vestibular system in children Paediatric vestibular radiology and surgery
- Paediatric vestibular pathology and management including motion sickness Paediatric vestibular rehabilitation and rehabilitation in autistic children Paediatric vestibular service in a large tertiary centre
- Practical workshops and interactive real case discussions
