Introduction to the Balance Systems and Assessment for OTs
This course provides occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with an overview of the role of the somatosensory, visual, and vestibular systems in maintaining balance. Learners will gain an understanding of the physiology of these three systems, common changes that occur with aging, and how to assess for impairment. The modified CTSIB and the Mini-BESTest are discussed. You will learn to use the test results to guide your interventions, helping improve your patients’ balance and minimize their fall risk. The goal of this course is to provide OT professionals with an understanding of the balance systems, how to assess them, and how to select interventions.
This course provides occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with an overview of the role of the somatosensory, visual, and vestibular systems in maintaining balance. Learners will gain an understanding of the physiology of these three systems, common changes that occur with aging, and how to assess for impairment. The modified CTSIB and the Mini-BESTest are discussed. You will learn to use the test results to guide your interventions, helping improve your patients’ balance and minimize their fall risk. The goal of this course is to provide OT professionals with an understanding of the balance systems, how to assess them, and how to select interventions.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000009822. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.10 CEUs, Introductory, OT Service Delivery Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board Of Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Determine the physiology of the somatosensory, visual, and vestibular systems and how the systems work together to maintain static and dynamic balance.
Select appropriate standardized objective measures.
Prioritize the appropriate focus of interventions based on impairment.
Outline:
Section 1: Three Systems of Balance
Balance and Occupational Independence
Somatosensory System
Vestibular System
Visual System
Coordination of Sensory Components
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Modified CTSIB
Assessing Balance Impairment
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance (m-CTSIB)
Paul
Intervention Focus
Back to Paul
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Mini-BESTest
Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest)
Selecting an Intervention
Rachel
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.Reviewer: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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