Vestibular foundations
Master vestibular system anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic manoeuvres.
Offered byYenepoya Medical CollegeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology · Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore
Certificate Course · 10A · 10th Batch
Assessment & Management of Vertigo & Balance Disorders.
For Doctors10th Batch
A hybrid certificate programme for medical practitioners and residents, bringing together vestibular assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Starts September 2026
Yenepoya UniversityHybrid learning5-day hands-on training
Course factsheet10A · Doctors
- Format
- HybridOnline + in-person
- Instruction
- 100+ hoursBlended learning
- Practical training
- 5 daysYenepoya, Mangalore
- Batch
- 10th Batch10A · Doctors
About the programme
Build expertise in vestibular medicine.
Vertigo and balance disorders affect over 5% of the population, significantly impacting daily life. Approximately 20% of individuals experience these issues at some point, often due to inner ear dysfunction, neurological disorders, or systemic conditions. Addressing this widespread problem requires specialized knowledge and skills in vestibular medicine.
This comprehensive Certificate Course at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), endorsed by the Neuro-otological and Equilibriometric Society of India and aligned with the guidelines of the Barany Society, empowers medical professionals to assess, diagnose, and manage vertigo and balance disorders. The hybrid programme integrates theoretical and practical learning to enhance proficiency in vestibular health care.
Course objectives
What you will learn.
Knowledge and practical skills for assessing, diagnosing and managing vestibular disorders.
Assessment & interpretation
Perform and interpret vestibular test battery results, including VNG (COG), vHIT, fHIT, stabilometry, craniocorpography, caloric testing, rotational chair testing and VEMP.
Treatment & rehabilitation
Implement therapeutic strategies, including repositioning manoeuvres, pharmacotherapy, and vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT).
Balance-clinic practice
Develop fall prevention programmes and manage balance clinics effectively.
Programme highlights
Hybrid by design.
Online learning, mentored discussions and practical training at Yenepoya Medical College.
01
Online video lectures
Over 100 hours of online instructionBuild a foundation in vestibular anatomy, physiology, clinical examination and rehabilitation through structured online lectures.
02
Mentored small-group discussions
Case-based learningBring theory into practice through faculty-led discussions and case-based learning with fellow participants.
03
In-person hands-on sessions
5 days · MangaloreDevelop practical skills at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, with internal faculty and eminent external resource faculty.
Curriculum · 10 modulesFrom foundations
From foundations
to clinical practice.
Explore the full course syllabus, from vestibular anatomy and examination to investigation, case interpretation and rehabilitation.
Select a module to view its topics.
01Anatomy
- Gross orientation
- Key points of semicircular canals
- Hair cell morphology, topology and morphological polarisation
- Nerve supply and blood supply
- Brain stem anatomy
- VOR Pathway
- Extraocular muscles
02Physiology
- The angular VOR
- The tilt VOR
- The translational VOR
- Core laws and principles
- Concept of velocity storage
- The neural integrator
- Semicircular canal-otolith interactions
- Cervical and vestibular interactions
- Why should the eyes move?
- Action potential and factors influencing nerve excitability
03History
- Vestibular Symptom
- Non vestibular symptoms for the vestibular clinician
- Diagnostic criteria of Barany Society for various disorders
- SOSTONED approach for reaching a diagnosis
04Clinical Examination
- The physical examination techniques and interpretation for vestibular clinician
- Pathophysiology of clinical vestibular syndromes
- Nystagmus direction in peripheral vestibular disease
- Nystagmus direction in central vestibular disorders
05Positional Vertigo
- Neuroanatomy of angular VOR pathways for all semicircular canals
- Observed nystagmus patterns for each semicircular canal involvement
- Positional tests and interpretation
- Positional maneuvers
06Videonystagmography
- Technology and conventions
- Tests and methods of performance
- Nystagmus: How to describe
- Ocular motors tests: Detailed performance and analysis
- VOR suppression test
- The clinical chair rotation test
07Index cases
- Cases contributed by leading vestibular practitioners in Neurotology from across the country.
- History, Examination, Findings and Treatment protocols of key diagnoses
- Pharmacotherapy
08Rehabilitation
- Pathophysiological basis
- Assessment protocols
- Physical rehabilitation
- Instrumental rehabilitation
09Rehabilitation
- vHIT
- Rotational Vestibular Assessment
- VEMP
- ECochG
- Posturography
- Caloric test
10Eye movement neurology
- Detailed considerations of saccades, pursuit, optokinetic, vergence and vestibular eye movements.
Hands-on training · 5 days
Put your learning into practice.
Practical sessions at Yenepoya Medical College, University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018.
Instruments & assessment
- Videonystagmography
- vHIT
- ECochG
- VEMP
- Dynamic Visual Acuity
- Computerised Static Posturography
- Craniocorpography
Clinical application & rehabilitation
- Positional tests
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation
- The syndromic approach
- Acute vertigo evaluation
- Predominant complaint of difficulty in walking
Who can applyDesigned for
Designed for
medical professionals.
For doctors who wish to gain expertise in vestibular medicine.
- MBBS
- Postgraduate residents in ENT, General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Neurology
- DLO
- MS / DNB (ENT)
- Neurology practitioners
- MD (General Medicine)
- MD (Geriatric Medicine)
Course faculty
Learn with experienced specialists.
Led by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yenepoya Medical College, with internal faculty and eminent external resource faculty from across the country.
Chief faculty
Dr. Srinivas Dorasala
Adjunct Faculty
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
MS (ENT) · JNMC, Belgaum
ENT Surgeon & Vestibular Specialist
Course coordinator
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam
Professor · Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Yenepoya Medical College
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore.
Email the coordinator10A · Doctors · 10th Batch
Starts September 2026.
Limited seats. Admissions are on a first-come, first-served basis.
For course information, contact
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam.
Emailvestibularcourses_ent@yenepoya.edu.inInstitutionYenepoya Medical College
University Road, Deralakatte
Mangalore 575018
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