National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR)
NCRAR Monthly Seminar Series - CEU Details
The current month's seminar info and CEU documents are below (see highlighted section when you scroll to the bottom of the page).
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 12-1pm (Pacific)
Location: VA Portland Health Care System, NCRAR (Virtual)
Presenter: Jennifer Brodsky, PhD, DPT, Carpenter, PhD, Post-doctoral fellow, joint appointment NCRAR and Oregon Health & Science University (Balance Disorders Lab)
Title: Parkinson disease and dopaminergic medication effects on vestibular function
Abstract: There is growing evidence that vestibular function is present in Parkinson disease, however it is unclear if this dysfunction is disease-specific, age-related, or both. Furthermore, little is known about the effect of dopaminergic medications used to treat Parkinson disease on vestibular function. This talk will discuss two research studies that contribute to the evidence of vestibular dysfunction in Parkinson disease using comprehensive vestibular assessment, compared to healthy similar-aged controls, and examining the effects of dopaminergic medications. These studies found that compared to healthy controls, people with Parkinson disease, off-medication, had evidence of dysfunction of the semicircular canals and central vestibulo-cerebellar pathways and that medication did not significantly affect vestibular function. Vestibular examination and appropriate treatment should be considered for people with Parkinson disease with balance or dizziness complaints that are not responsive to dopaminergic medications. As a result of this presentation, participants will be better able to discuss the current evidence for vestibular dysfunction in Parkinson disease when assessing complaints of imbalance or dizziness in people with Parkinson disease, and identify the vestibular dysfunctions potentially related to Parkinson disease. Participants will also be able to describe the impacts of dopaminergic medications on vestibular test results in people with Parkinson disease.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the current evidence for vestibular dysfunction in Parkinson disease when assessing complaints of imbalance or dizziness in people with Parkinson disease.
- Identify the vestibular dysfunctions potentially related to Parkinson disease.
- Describe the impacts of dopaminergic medications on vestibular test results in people with Parkinson disease.
Disclosure statements: Dr. Jennifer Brodsky PhD, DPT, has the following relevant financial relationships; she receives a salary from Oregon Health and Science University, and has a without compensation appointment with the Veterans Healthcare Administration. She has no other financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
*IMPORTANT DETAILS: The seminar will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams.
To register and receive a Teams invitation, you must contact Marianne Pierson at Marianne.Pierson@va.gov before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11th, and she will send you an email invitation with a Microsoft Teams link.
Once you have a Microsoft Teams invitation, please see the instructions for joining below at the time of the call:
1. Click on the “Join Microsoft Teams Meeting” link in the Outlook invitation for the seminar (in the Outlook calendar)
2. Click on “Join now," and mute your microphone.
3. Alternately, you can simply call the telephone number listed below the "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" link. Note: MUTE your phone; do not place your phone on hold.
CEUs: If you wish to receive ASHA CEUs for watching the seminar, please click on the link below to submit your evaluation:
| ASHA CEU Evaluation (link) |
You will need to submit your CEU evaluation within 5 business days (December 20th) in order to receive credit. Contact Marianne Pierson at Marianne.Pierson@va.gov with questions.
NCRAR is approved by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association to offer 0.1 CEU for this continuing education activity (Advanced level, Professional Area).
