THE HUMAN BALANCE SYSTEM: STRUCTURE, ASSESSMENT, AND REHABILITATION

CS&D 845

Course Description

Study of human balance function with emphasis on the vestibular system, including neurophysiology, testing, and rehabilitation. Clinical experience in electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG), analysis of results, familiarization with rotational and posturography tests, and treatment techniques are included.

Prerequisties

CS&D 850 and CS&D 852

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

3.88

6.59% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

4.35% from Historical

A Rate

83.33%

15.94% from Historical

Class Size

18.75% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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