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Is the CCVR Course virtual?
+ It is a virtual course that allows you to proceed at your own pace as you follow along with our guided lesson plan.

Can you sign up any time or does it have a particular start/end date? If no particular start/end time, then can students take as long as they want to complete the course or is it expected students complete course within 3 or 6 month period?
+ New this year! This course now has two enrollment periods per year. You can sign up at any time and begin the course at the next enrollment period. 

It sounds like students will need to be evaluated on skills. How is this done if the course is online?
+ You will demonstrate your skills via video with course instructor. Participants are required to demonstrate skills in the following areas: Clinical Exam - Nystagmus, Oculomotor Exam, Vestibular Ocular Reflex, Cervical Exam and Treatment, Positional Testing, and BPPV Treatment.

How many hours per week commitment?
+ We have found that participants spend 3 to 5 hours per week working through the course material.

When are the coaching calls?
+ We have regularly scheduled coaching calls with course instructors (1 hour per week). These are live and recorded for later viewing.

When are the quizzes?
+ The quizzes are at the end of every module. They will always be available to you so you can go back at any time to review the questions.

When will the labs be held?
+ We will hold the in person lab at Texas State University Physical Therapy Department or at 360 Balance & Dizziness Clinic on November 4, 2023, April 29, 2024, and November 2, 2024. Virtual labs are also available if the in person lab is not an option for you. Virtual labs occur every month. Once you've completed the course material, you will pick the virtual lab date that works for your schedule. After successfully demonstrating your skills, you will receive a link to take the final examination.

How experienced in vestibular rehabilitation should a therapist be before attempting this course?
+ Experience is recommended but not required. Keep in mind that the format will be presented in a supportive, interactive manner. You will have access to weekly coaching calls and everyone should know that all participants are encouraged to ask questions as needed. We will also make available preparatory reading materials as well as links to additional resources for those participants who are interested.

Will there be continuing education credits available?
+ This educational offering is eligible for the following hours:​ 39.25 continuing education hours (competency-based track that includes online course and a lab). We have staff dedicated to obtaining CEU approval across all states for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and athletic trainers. As part of our mission, we will work with you to obtain continuing education credit in your state with your accrediting body as an individual licensee. Email us at support@360neurohealth.com if you would like to obtain continuing education credits in your state/region. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the educational offering and evaluation form. Please see below for an up-to-date list:

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Arizona
Approved by the APTA Arizona: A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association - Status Type: Approved. Credits Approved For: 24.50. Approved From: 08/02/2022. Approved To: 08/02/2023

California
Approved by the California Physical Therapy Association - Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) Course has been approved for 2.45 CEUs from August 2, 2022 to August 2, 2023

Colorado
Approved by the APTA Colorado Chapter - Status Type: Approved. Credits Approved For: 24.50. Approved From: 07/22/2022. Approved To: 08/02/2023

Florida
Approved by Florida Physical Therapy Association. Credits Approved For: 24.50. Effective date: 01/01/2022. Effective end: 12/31/2022

Hawaii
Approved by Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy - Status Type: Approved. 24.5 CC Units. Professional Practice of Physical Therapy or Patient/Client Management. Approved From 01/01/2023. Approved To: 12/31/2024.

Massachusetts
Approved by APTA Massachusetts - Status Type: Approved. Credits Approved For: 24.50. Approved From: 08/02/2022. Approved To: 08/02/2023

Michigan
Approved by APTA Michigan: A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association - Status Type: Approved. Credits Approved For: 24.50. Approved From: 08/02/2022. Approved To: 08/02/2023

Minnesota
Approved by APTA Minnesota: A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association - Status Type: Approved. Credits Approved For: 24.50. 

Nebraska
Submitted to the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association - Pending Approval

New Jersey
Submitted to the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General: State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Pending Approval

New York
Submitted Approved Provider Registration - Pending Approval

Ohio
Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) has approved the following course for continuing education in Ohio: Course Name: Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR) Course. Hours Granted: up to 24.5. Effective Date: 12/27/2021 to 12/27/2022

Texas
Approved by the Competence Approval Program by the Texas Physical Therapy Association - "This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 24.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs."

Virginia
Approved by APTA Virginia: A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association - Status Type: Approved. Credits Approved For: 24.50. Approved From: 08/02/2022. Approved To: 08/02/2023

Wisconsin
Submitted to the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association - Pending Approval

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Submitting application to AOTA Approved Provider Program - In Process

AUDIOLOGY
Submitting application to ASHA CE Provider Approval - In Process

ATHLETIC TRAINING
360 Neuro Health is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.

As part of our mission, we will work with you to obtain continuing education credit in your state with your accrediting body as an individual licensee.

We have staff dedicated to obtaining continuing education approval across all states for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, audiologists, and athletic trainers. Please click here to add your state to the list.

*Updated 8/11/2022

What is your cancellation policy?
+ If you purchase the CCVR Course and find it wasn’t what you expected within 30 days, we’ll give you your money back. There are no strings attached and it is absolutely risk-free for you. Getting a refund is easy and fast. Simply send an email to support@360neurohealth.com.

How long does it take to get through the CCVR Course?
+ The CCVR Certification Course is organized into a flexible schedule that allows you time to complete the course in a 14 week period. Plus, once you purchase the course, you will have lifetime access to all of the modules and materials. We want to give you as mush flexibility as you need to complete the certification as we recognize that all of you are industry professionals with busy schedules.

Will this course give me a title?
+ You can use the designation, Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation**, upon successful completion of our didactic and practical competency-based coursework. This designation, however, is to be spelled-out and not be represented by initials after your name and other degrees and board certifications. You must, however, also know your practice act to be aware of any language that would supersede this. We also encourage you to know the position of your professional association.

Can you help me show my employer the return on investment for this course?
+ Although no course (or even licensure) guarantees that individuals will retain and/or apply skills appropriately, successful completion of competency-based training has shown to result in improved patient outcomes and is cost-effective. Investing in more advanced training is considered a win-win-win. Employers demonstrate an investment in their staff, which can increase confidence and value in the employee as well as decrease staff turn-over. Staff can increase clinical skills and job satisfaction. Patients have better outcomes. Here are 3 points of interest to discuss regarding the return-on-investment (ROI) in competency-based education:

(1) Bottom Line: ROI = Financial Return/Investment: Niche market w/minimal cash investment to treat patients with dizziness and/or balance disorders. Vestibular dysfunction is present in 40-50% of geriatric population with dizziness/imbalance1.

Example: If you add 15 visits a month (1 - 2 patients) with an estimate of $80/visit over just 3 months (45 visits), this results in $3,600 in revenues. When you consider the cost of the CCVR course as a $997 investment, the financial return on investment (ROI) is 260%.

(2) Quality of Care: The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) found that providers who considered/screened for vestibular dysfunction during the initial visit for patients with dizziness resulted in an accurate diagnosis within 1 month versus 8 months when the provider did not consider the vestibular system as a plausible cause2.

(3) Patient-Centered: Studies show vestibular rehabilitation results in better patient outcomes than general therapy and medication alone. Medications continue to be one of the most common treatments for dizziness. Yet, in most cases, effective treatments are available through vestibular rehabilitation without the use of medications that typically hinder the recovery process and increase the risk for falls3-4. Research shows that targeted, customized vestibular rehabilitation results in better patient outcomes versus general therapy and improving patient outcomes is the ultimate goal. Although the bottom line ROI can easily be shown through increased referrals in a niche market with little investment, the true ROI becomes less about bringing in money and more about the patient-centered bottom line through the following: early identification and treatment of the cause(s) of dizziness and/or imbalance, optimal patient outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.

REFERENCES: 1. Murdin, Louisa, and Anne G. M. Schilder. Epidemiology of balance symptoms and disorders in the community. Otol Neurotol. 2015;36(3):387–392. doi:10.1097/mao.0000000000000691. 2. Haven, Lisa. VEDA Produces Benchmark Study to Help Reduce Suffering. On the Level: Quarterly Newsletter of the Vestibular Disorders Associations. 2011;28(3-4):1-9. 3. Horak FB, Jones-Rycewicz C, Black O, Shumway-Cook A. Effects of vestibular rehabilitation on dizziness and imbalance. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992;106:175-80. 4. Giray M, Kirazli Y, Karapolat H, Celebisoy N, Bilgen C, Kirazli T. Short-term effects of vestibular rehabilitation in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular dysfunction: a randomized controlled study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009;90:1325-31.

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