Event. From Diagnosis to Discharge: Utilizing the DATA model for comprehensive care of the dizzy patient

This online course provides an introduction into the DATA (Diagnose, Assess, Train, Assess) model. This course will cover the importance and components of the DATA model as a framework for patient care that utilizes patient-specific objective data to support clinical decision making for intervention and follow-up of patients with dizziness and / or balance disruption.

During the course, you will engage with real vestibular and balance disorders and learn how the DATA model can be applied to both the assessment, and subsequent training / rehabilitation of disorders.

Learning objectives

• Explain the importance and components of the DATA model on a patient’s clinical journey.
• Describe how to apply the DATA model to real vestibular and balance disorders case studies.
• How to apply and collaborate with other professionals to apply to the DATA model when a clinical service does not have access to all components.

Course presenters

Darren M Whelan BSc MSc MRes

Darren M Whelan holds an undergraduate degree in audiology and postgraduate master’s degrees in health science, neurophysiology, and clinical research. His resumé includes several clinical positions in the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Prior to his current occupation as an International Clinical Trainer in the Interacoustics Academy, Darren held positions as a clinical lead in audiology and a research scientist role in the UK and managed a portfolio of NIHR adopted clinical research studies. His clinical work includes investigated patients with suspected auditory and vestibular pathology, balance impairments, and vestibular rehabilitation. He has been a guest speaker at national and international conventions, enjoys teaching and providing clinical insights on the management of patients with dizziness and is a contributing author on published audiological and vestibular articles. Darren has also been an adjunct professor at Salus University in the USA, lecturing on the Doctor of Audiology degree.

Leigh Martin BSc

Leigh Martin is a British Audiologist and adjunct lecturer at the University of Cork, Ireland. Clinically, he has worked in the National Health Service specializing in paediatric audiology as well as vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation. Leigh has also sat on the board of directors for the British Academy of Audiology. Since 2013, Leigh has supported the growth and development of the Interacoustics Academy and holds the position of Director of the Academy. Leigh has presented at numerous scientific conferences and meetings across a diverse range of audiological topics as well as having published papers in both video head impulse testing (vHIT) and wideband tympanometry.

Daniel Demian, DC, DACNB

Dr. Daniel Demian is a licensed chiropractor, co-founder of Venn Med and has been practicing functional neurology as a board-certified diplomate of the ACNB for several years. Movement professionals are experts in biomechanics, but this is often not enough. Not only is it complex; it also is highly individual. As a result, using standardized protocols can only take us so far in creating better results. Movement is governed not by biomechanics, but by neurology. Dr. Demian and his team are unique in using cutting-edge equipment and years of experience to test and interpret brain and nervous system markers. From these tests, they tailor specific treatment plans. Dr. Demian is currently involved in publishing research, innovative technology, and continued learning in these fields. His core area of research lies in using eye movement tracking and movement parameters to measure brain performance.

Michelle Petrak PhD

Dr. Michelle Petrak is the Director of Clinical Audiology for Interacoustics and is a licensed, practicing audiologist in the Chicago area. Dr. Petrak received her Doctorates in Electrophysiology and Biomolecular Electronics from Wayne State University in 1994 and her Masters in Audiology in 1989. Her special areas of expertise include vestibular and balance testing (VNG), electrophysiological techniques (ABR/ASSR/VEMP/ECoG) and pediatric audiology. Dr. Petrak is involved with product development, clinical evaluation testing, publishing, teaching and training on VNG and EP topics. In addition to being employed with Interacoustics, she is also a licensed and practicing audiologist at Northwest Speech and Hearing in Arlington Heights, IL. She continues to lecture extensively, nationally and internationally, and to publish articles in hearing industry journals.

Cassandra Anderson PT, DPT

Global Clinical Educator for Balance Rehabilitation, Interacoustics. Cassandra holds her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has served as a licensed physical therapist for 11 years. She began her career in the inpatient rehab setting working primarily with patients post stroke then transitioned to the outpatient setting working primarily with the vestibular/balance population in a multidisciplinary ENT and neurology clinics. Cassandra has participated in research and quality improvement projects aimed at incorporating technology into clinical practice and has presented at both the national and international level. She also serves on the Digital Communications Committee and the Balance and Falls Special Interest Group within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).