Course Description:

Performing an appropriate assessment is the key to utilizing any type of intervention. This course
is critical to providing a solid foundation for the development of the optimal plan of care to
increase the safety of an individual with a balance deficit. The course will focus on providing a
comprehensive assessment for people with neurological deficits and aging adults. The
assessment process will start with movement analysis and determining the "why" of the balance
deficit. The impact of the environment on balance and how it can be utilized when working with
someone will be highlighted. In addition, both screening tools recommended by the CDC and
appropriate standardized outcome measures will be compared.