Dizziness and vertigo affect millions annually, creating a $13.3 billion US economic burden. Physical therapists are key in treating vestibular disorders, but entry-level training varies significantly, necessitating specialized post-professional education. This study evaluates whether the Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (AVPT) Certificate Program effectively prepares PTs to meet patient needs.
Audiologists involved in vestibular rehabilitation or interprofessional practice may find value in this evidence that specialised vestibular PT certification improves frontline provider competency, supporting the case for advanced credentialing in multidisciplinary dizziness clinics.
Improving the vestibular therapy workforce directly affects patient outcomes in dizziness and vertigo management — conditions frequently co-managed by audiologists — making training programme effectiveness evidence relevant to the broader team.
- 01Survey study evaluated the impact of an advanced vestibular physical therapy certificate program on clinical competency.