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SUMMARY:Introduction to managing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - 11 June 2026 PM
DESCRIPTION:Master the Assessment and Treatment of BPPV\nBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness and imbalance\, significantly increasing fall risk – especially in older adults \nThis condition can greatly impact quality of life\, but with the right skills\, you can make a real difference. \nCourse objectives\nJoin our hands on practical course to help you demystify the physiology and management of BPPV. Our course focuses on practical skills and case scenarios which help you to gain the confidence to: \n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of BPPV\nPerform safe\, accurate diagnostic manoeuvres such as modified Dix-Hallpike\, Side Lying Test and Supine Roll Test.\nIdentify nystagmus direction and interpret results correctly\nApply evidence-based treatments including Epley\, Semont and Gufoni manoeuvres\nCommunicate effectively with patients about BPPV\, its impact\, and recurrence\nKnow when dizziness is not caused by BPPV and how refer for appropriate further investigation\n\nWho is this course for?\nAny registered healthcare professionals who encounter patients with dizziness or balance issues but would benefit physiotherapists\, occupational therapists\, hospital doctors\, GPs and nurses who will: \n\nLearn practical skills\nImprove patient outcomes\nReduce fall risk\n\nDate\nThursday 11th June 2026 \n1:30pm – 5:00pm \nEldon Court Education Centre \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available up to 4 weeks before the start of the course. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\nyour organisation is Newcastle Hospitals and you are arranging internal funding (NUTH)\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/introduction-to-bppv-11-june-2026-pm/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Introductory BPPV Course
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