New Intermediate Course, "Neurovestibular Sciences: The Balance Continuum, Part II" Announced
“Neurovestibular Sciences: The Balance Continuum, Part II” is an intermediate course designed specifically for MD's, DO's and Audiologists. "Neurovestibular Sciences: The Study of Balance Medicine, Part I" is recommended as a pre-requisite for those new to balance medicine, but is not required. Please contact us to inquire about the next scheduled intermediate course.
Neurovestibular Sciences: The Balance Continuum, Part II
Part II Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of medical doctors and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with balance disorders.
Part II Curriculum Outline
Neurovestibular Sciences
The Study of Balance Medicine – Part II
The Balance Continuum
Course Director – Randolph McKenzie, MD, PhD, FACS
Course Outline:
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Neurotransmitters
- Hormones
- Neurohormones
- Paracrine Signalers
- Neurotransmitters
- Amino acids-Glutamate & GABA
- Biogenic amines-Acetyl choline, Dopamine, NE, Seratonin
- Neuropeptides
- Others-Lipids, gases (NO)
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Neuronal Membrane Receptors
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Advanced Neuroanatomy-The Systems
- Spinal Cord-Neural Highway
- Ascending & Descending tracts
- Principles of cord organization
- White matter organization
- Gray matter organization
- Proprioception
- Receptors
- Unconscious
- Concious
- Reticular Formation
- Organization
- Nuclear Groups
- Basal Ganglia
- Descending Pathways
- Functions
- Circuits
- Neuronal Populations
- Cerebellum
- Internal Structures
- Cellular Layers
- Neuronal Populations
- Cerebellar Peduncles
- Cerebellar Lobes
- Functional Divisions
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Deep Cerebellar Nuclei: Temporal Pattern Transfer Centers
- Fastigial Nucleus
- Interposed Nucleus – Globose & Emboliform
- Dentate Nucleus
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Cerebellar Memory: Virtual Images of Movement
- Motor Learning & Coordination
- Hypothesized Function
- Cerebellar Memory Plasticity
- Long Term Potentiation (LTP)
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Vestibular System Review
- Semicircular Canals – Angular Accelerometers
- Otolith Organs – Linear Accelerometers
- Vestibulospinal Tracts
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Vestibular Nuclei: Balance Integration Network
- Functions
- Equilibrium Projection Pathways
- Vestibulospinal Network
- Vestibulo-thalamo-cortical Network
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Vestibular Reflexes Revisited: Output of the Vestibular System
- Basic Elements
- Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR)
- Cervical Ocular Reflex (COR)
- Otolith Ocular Reflex (OOR)
- Vestibulospinal Reflex (VSR)
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Cranial Nerves III, IV, VI, Extraocular Muscles & Orbital Contents
- Orbits
- Extraocular Muscles
- Oculomotor Nerve (CN III)
- Trochlear Nerve (CN IV)
- Abducens Nerve (CN VI)
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Videonystagmography Subsection Neuronal Pathways in Depth
- Spontaneous Nystagmus, Gaze, Fixation Suppression & Positional
- Smooth Pursuit (Tracking)
- Saccades
- Optokinetics
- Rotational & Torsional Nystagmus
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Advanced Diagnostic Testing
- Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
- Electrocochleography (ECOG)
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Case Studies II
- Herpes Zoster Oticus (Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome)
- Multiple Sclerosis (Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia)
- Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
- Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity (Gentamicin)
- Labyrinthine Concussion
- Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SSCDS)
- Vestibular Neuronitis
Faculty
Randolph McKenzie, MD, PhD, FACS is the Course Director for “Neurovestibular Sciences: The Study of Balance Medicine.” Dr. McKenzie, a published author and lecturer, with more than 20 years of clinical experience, has held many academic positions including his current role as Associate Professor of Otology/Neurotology, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Part II Event Hours:
To be announced
NOTE: Attendees will be credited for actual hours attended. If you cannot attend the entire seminar, you will still receive credit for the hours you are present. Please refer to the program agenda for schedule details.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (ie, physical, dietary, such as vegetarian, religious, etc). Please contact us prior to the live event by calling 260-436-1432 or indicate your request(s) on the registration form.
Part II Seminar Registration Fees 
Fees for all registered attendees:
All physicians (MD's or DO's) requesting CME credits
Early registration is $795.00
Late registration is $895.00
Part II is recommended for physicans; however, attendees who are not requesting CME credits, including other physicians and audiologists are welcome to attend.
Early registration is $795.00
Late registration is $895.00
Late registration is defined as “less than 14 days in advance of the starting day of the event.” Full payment must be received with each registration. Visa, Mastercard and checks drawn on US banks are accepted.
CEU’s for PT’s, OT’s and other physicians are planned for the future, but not available for current seminars.
Program Agenda
What is included for all registered attendees?
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Notebook of the course information and handouts
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One year membership in the Better Balance Fall Prevention and Wellness Society for all registered attendees who attend the 2012 programs.
Payment Information
Visa, Mastercard and checks drawn on US banks are accepted. To pay by credit card, click here to pay online via our secure portal. NOTE: If you pay online by credit card, you will still need to complete the registration form. We will contact you once payment is received to ensure all information is received.
Thank you for your interest in Better Balance Fall Prevention and Wellness™ Society
www.betterbalancefallprevention.com
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