Module overview
This module provides an in-depth introduction to vestibular audiology, including the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system within the wider contexts of the systems of eye movement and balance control, the vestibulo-ocular reflex, important pathologies of the vestibular system, the assessment of patients with vestibular orders, the impact of vestibular disorders on people, recovery mechanisms to vestibular disorders and vestibular rehabilitation.
This module is available for (i) MSc students taken on campus and (ii) also for CPD students (such as audiologists, physiotherapists and hearing therapists) taken as distance learning. This module profile describes the teaching approach for on-campus students. Potential CPD students should contact the module lead for further information about the separate, specific arrangements for distance learning: dr@soton.ac.uk