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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 the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: May 22, 2025
End date: May 24, 2030

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).