Course Overview

The Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (AVPT) certification is delivered in a highly innovative format that allows participation from anywhere in the world, but still experience the University of Pittsburgh campus with limited travel. The hybrid format includes self-paced online coursework, synchronous virtual meetings via Zoom and 4 interactive weekend workshops. The content is delivered in four specific modules and arranged by content. Each module will consist of 12-16 hours of online presentations, required readings and a virtual journal club via Zoom. The modules do not need to be taken in order, but Modules 1-3 must be completed before attending Module 4, which includes a hands-on skills session on the University of Pittsburgh Campus.

Overview

• Module 3 Topics include: 
  • advances in BPPV
  • advances in PPPD
  • other conditions associated with vestibular disorders
• The weekend workshop for Module 3: January 7-8, 2023 (via Zoom)

Program Components

Each module will consist of 12-16 hours of online presentations, required readins and a virtual journal club via Zoom. Each weekend workshop will provide 10-12 hours of interactive live presentations delivered through Zoom and the opportunity to network with world-renowned experts. 

Participant Expectations

To complete the program successfully, participants are expected to fulfill the following:

• Complete the pre-requisite work prior to the weekend workshop.
• At the completion of each weekend workshop, the participants will be provided a quiz as a review of the content presented within the module.
  • The quiz is required for CEU purposes in some U.S. states and is designed to prepare participants for the written exam for those who are completing all four modules of the AVPT program.
• Each module can be taken independently, but participants must complete all four modules and successfully pass the competency examination to become certified as an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist.

At the Conclusion of the Course Modules:

• Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
• Certification will be granted from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences based on the following:
  • Participation and successful completion of Modules 1-3
  • Participation of the hands-on skills session of Module 4
  • Successful completion of comprehensive written and practical examination following Module 4

For More Information

Additional course details, including the agenda and learning objectives can be found here. Questions related to this course can be directed to advancedvestibularPT@pitt.edu.