National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR)
Marquam Hill Audiology Grand Rounds - CEU Details
The current month's grand rounds info and CEU documents are below (see CEU information at the bottom of the page).
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time: 12-1pm (Pacific)
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Presenter: Kaylee PIgott, BS, BA, 4th year audiology student at Western Washington University and a current audiology extern at the Portland VA and National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR).
Title: Dizziness in Veteran Populations: Considerations of TBI and Mental Health
Abstract: Dizziness can be caused by a multitude of conditions and can severely impact health and quality of life. Traumatic brain injury is a signature injury from recent military conflicts and may contribute to dizziness. This presentation explores the overall relationship between traumatic brain injury and dizziness, as well as potential mediating factors in this relationship.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe the association between traumatic brain injury and dizziness in the Veteran population.
• Identify potential mediating factors in the relationship between traumatic brain injury and dizziness in the Veteran population.
• Discuss implications of the association between traumatic brain injury and dizziness and potential mediating factors to Veteran case examples.
Disclosure statement: Kaylee Pigott has no relevant financial relationships to disclose, and the following non-financial relationship to disclose: she is an audiology student at Western Washington University, and a current AuD extern at the Portland, Oregon, VA Medical Center.
*IMPORTANT DETAILS: The seminars will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams.
To receive a Teams invitation, please fill out the form at the following link. You may fill it out at any time to receive a meeting invitation to the email you specify on the form. Please check your junk folder if you do not receive an email within 5-10 minutes. MHAGR 2024 Schedule
Once you have a Microsoft Teams invitation, please see the instructions for joining below at the time of the call:
1. Click on the “Join Microsoft Teams Meeting” link in the Outlook invitation for the seminar (in the Outlook calendar)
2. Click on “Join now," and mute your microphone.
3. Alternately, you can simply call the telephone number listed below the "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" link. Note: MUTE your phone; do not place your phone on hold.
CEUs: new process!! To receive CEUs for watching the seminar, please click on this link to submit your information and evaluation.
Submit your evaluation within 5 business days (April 12th) in order to receive credit. Questions? Please send them to Marianne Pierson at Marianne.Pierson@va.gov.
NCRAR is approved by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association to offer 0.1 CEU for this continuing education activity (Advanced level, Professional Area).
