About This Opportunity
Dizziness can be one of the most challenging symptoms to assess and treat. Many clinicians leave school with limited training in vestibular rehabilitation and are often unsure where to start. This course was designed to change that.
The North 49 Vestibular Therapy Foundations Hybrid Course provides a practical, evidence-informed framework to help you confidently assess, diagnose, and manage patients with dizziness, imbalance, and vestibular disorders. Through a combination of online learning, live instruction, hands-on labs, and a live patient demonstration, you will develop skills that can be applied in the clinic immediately.
Topics include:
– BPPV (all canals) and repositioning techniques
– Vestibular hypofunction
– Vestibular migraine
– Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
– Concussion-related dizziness: Moving beyond the VOMS to guide diagnosis and treatment
– Central vestibular disorders, including HINTS+
– Fall risk and balance assessment
– Practical treatment planning and progression strategies
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
1) Explain vestibular anatomy and physiology in simple, patient-friendly terms
2) Perform and interpret a comprehensive vestibular assessment
3) Identify who will benefit from vestibular rehabilitation and who requires further investigation or referral
4) Develop effective treatment plans for common vestibular conditions
5) Set realistic expectations regarding recovery timelines and outcomes
Whether you are new to vestibular rehabilitation, work with concussion patients, or are looking for a practical refresher, this course will help you move from uncertainty to confidence.
Our goal is simple: that you leave the course excited and prepared to see your next patient with dizziness on Monday morning, equipped with skills that can improve both patient outcomes and your clinical confidence.
For complete course details, FAQs, and testimonials from previous attendees, visit: https://courses.north49therapy.com/vestibular-therapy-course-calgary-2026
Not able to attend in Calgary this November? Consider hosting the course at your clinic or organization. We offer several incentives for host sites and can bring the training directly to your community. Contact Kregg at kregg@north49therapy.ca for more information.
About the Organization
The North 49 Balance & Dizziness Centre operates under the umbrella of North 49 Physical Therapy, a locally owned physical therapy clinic in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. While we continue to provide comprehensive physical therapy services, our clinical focus has evolved to the point that our team now treats more patients with dizziness, balance disorders, concussion, and vestibular conditions than musculoskeletal conditions.
Recognizing the need for greater access to evidence-informed vestibular education, we began sharing our clinical experience through continuing education courses for healthcare professionals. Our educational programs have since reached an international audience, helping clinicians build confidence in the assessment and management of vestibular disorders.
The North 49 Vestibular Therapy Foundations course was developed and is taught by Kregg Ochitwa, an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, including over 20 years dedicated to vestibular rehabilitation and a special interest in concussion management. His teaching combines current evidence with practical clinical experience to provide strategies that clinicians can immediately apply in practice.
