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Description:
The Video
Head Impulse Test (vHIT) is a diagnostic tool used to assess the function of
the balance system, specifically the semicircular canals (SCC) and
vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR). This webinar will review the anatomy and
physiology of these systems, how the vHIT provides ear-specific data for each
SCC, and how the vHIT can help diagnose vestibular hypofunction. The
presentation will focus on testing pediatric patients, including test
modifications and interpretation considerations.
Learning
Outcomes
You will
be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and
physiology of the vestibular system, particularly in relation to the
vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR)
- Explain how vHIT can assess the
function of each canal and how to interpret diagnostic findings in pediatric
patients
- List considerations and
modifications for performing and interpreting vHIT with pediatric
patients
Related Courses
This is one of three courses in the ASHA Audiology 2025: Vestibular Assessment and Management webinar series. See all the courses in this series.
Presenter
Information
Dr. Karen Hendrick, AuD (she/her/hers) is a clinical audiologist and
Vestibular Clinical Practice Specialist at Children’s Hospital
Colorado. She graduated with her AuD from the University of Washington in 2015,
following an externship at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She served on
the board of the Colorado Academy of Audiology as the Vice President of
Education from 2018 to 2020. Her specialties include pediatric vestibular
testing, auditory evoked potential testing, and global health. Her current and
past research includes vestibular findings in congenital cytomegalovirus,
pediatric cerebellar mutism syndrome, and pediatric onset multiple sclerosis.
Disclosures:
- Financial compensation from ASHA
for this presentation
- Employed by Children's Hospital
Colorado
Assessment
Type
Self-assessment—Think
about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your
new knowledge.
To earn
continuing education credit, you must complete and submit the learning
assessment by May 24, 2025.
Program
History and CE Information
Live
webinar: May 22, 2025
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Eastern time
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
