HYBRID Workshop Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification (Sep 18, 2026)

HYBRID Workshop Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification is organized by The American Institute of Balance (AIB) and will be held on Sep 18, 2026 at American Institute of Balance, Largo, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
The Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Course is a 30-hour hybrid training program designed for rehabilitation providers at all levels of experience who want to advance their knowledge in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, and balance disorder care.

The course includes 21 hours of self-paced online learning followed by a 9-hour, one-day live hands-on training with expert faculty to ensure both foundational understanding and applied clinical skills. The live portion is offered in major cities across the United States, allowing participants to choose a convenient location to complete their in-person training.

This evidence-based certification is ideal for physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, and certified athletic trainers looking to grow their expertise. Whether you are newer to vestibular and concussion rehabilitation or an experienced clinician seeking comprehensive strategies, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to become proficient in evaluating and treating patients with dizziness, balance dysfunction, and concussion. Through practical training in vestibular rehab techniques, concussion rehab protocols, and balance therapy strategies, this certification equips providers with the tools needed to improve patient outcomes and elevate their clinical practice.

Course Description:
This 30-hour Vestibular and Concussion Management Certification Course is designed for rehabilitation professionals seeking comprehensive, evidence-based training in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders and concussions.

The program combines three essential components:

• Online coursework covering foundational knowledge and evidence-based protocols
• 1-day, in-person live workshop with hands-on lab sessions in vestibular and concussion assessment and treatment
• Online Certification exam to demonstrate clinical competency

Upon successful completion of all three components, participants will earn their certification.

During the live workshop, participants will engage in lab practice to apply skills for vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management. The curriculum integrates the Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification Workshop with a comprehensive Concussion Management module, addressing both sports-related and non-sports-related concussions.

By the end of the course, clinicians will be equipped with practical evaluation strategies, management tools, and treatment protocols that are supported by current research and ensure improved patient outcomes in balance, dizziness, and concussion care.

Content Overview:

• An overview of vestibular anatomy and physiology
• Understanding sensory integration of equilibrium
• Disorders affecting vestibular function
• Neurophysiology of central compensation
• VRT protocols: adaptation, habituation, and substitution for patient-centered therapy
• Psychogenic factors affecting VRT outcomes
• BPPV diagnosis & treatment – Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (CRM) with manual training
• Evaluation and management of Vestibular Disorders, including BPPV
• Cortical and labyrinthine concussion differentiation
• Evaluation and management of Cortical Concussion (m-TBI), including vestibular, ocular, cervical, anxiety/mood, post-traumatic migraine, and cognitive/fatigue trajectories.
• Interactive concussion management strategies
• Extensive training materials for therapy programs

Learning Objectives:

• Describe peripheral and central vestibular anatomy and physiology
• Discuss the functional anatomy of the central nervous system and balance system
• Explain the concept of central compensation and those factors affecting it
• Name the most common otologic and non-otologic conditions which may cause dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance
• Demonstrate the most sensitive bedside/clinical evaluation protocols which identify candidates for treatment and proper triage and management
• Differentiate vestibular test abnormalities that identify patients who are “appropriate” candidates for therapy.
• Integrate cortical and vestibular rehabilitation into a comprehensive management program with longitudinal therapeutic outcome measures
• Select and perform the appropriate Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers for all forms of BPPV.
• Describe the cervical spine’s contribution to dizziness and apply evidence-based screening and assessment techniques to differentiate cervicogenic dizziness from other causes in the dizzy patient.
• Explain the pathophysiology of a cortical concussion and labyrinthine Concussion
• Recognize who is most at risk of sustaining a concussion
• Recognize the differences between the cortical recovery process and central vestibular compensation
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, second impact syndrome, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy
• Identify the need for removal from activity and evaluation
• Describe the classification of injury and clinical trajectories associated with Concussion (m-TBI)
• Describe and develop management strategies around the seven clinical trajectories of Concussion (m-TBI)
• Describe and develop return-to-play, learn, and work decisions based on your therapeutic intervention.