Certification Program in Vestibular and Balance
Assessment and Management (VBAM)
(Dedicated certification program for Audiologists and Physical Therapists)
Are you ready to expand your clinical capabilities and integrate evidence-based vestibular assessment and rehabilitation into your daily practice?
Join the much awaited Certification Program in Vestibular and Balance Assessment and Management, a structured 7-week hybrid course designed specifically for Audiologists and Physical Therapists who want to confidently evaluate and manage patients with dizziness and balance disorders.
Certification Partner
Course Highlights:
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Structured 7-week pathway with 4-5 hrs/week guided learning
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Weekly live mentoring sessions to clarify doubts
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Weekly quiz
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Full investigations stack: VNG/Calorics, Positional Testing, Repositioning Maneuvers, vHIT, VEMP, Rotary Chair, Posturography, etc.
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Rehab module linking diagnosis → protocol → outcomes
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4-day in-person workshop: exam & maneuvers, instrument labs, rehab planning, case integration
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1-2 weeks guided observership at leading vestibular centers in India and the UK
Course Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
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Understand the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system.
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Conduct thorough vestibular assessments using advanced diagnostic tools.
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Master the subtle art of history taking and clinical examination.
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Develop individualized management plans for patients with balance disorders.
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Apply hands-on techniques and interventions for vestibular rehabilitation.
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Learn how to use the automated reporting tool.
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Generate comprehensive and accurate reports which can make a huge positive impact in diagnostic decision making
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Successfully setup and run a comprehensive vestibular practice.
Eligibility
Practitioners and Students from the fields of Audiology and Physical Therapy
Pedagogy
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Expert video lectures & annotated case walk-throughs
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Weekly case discussions / live Q&A; Friday quizzes & reading packs
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Downloadable algorithms, checklists, and report templates
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In-person multi-station labs (exam/maneuvers, VNG/vHIT/VEMP/Calorics, Posturography, Rehab planning)
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Capstone case defense/OSCE during the workshop
Assessment & Certification
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Continuous assessment (quizzes + case reflections), skills checklists in workshop, capstone case defense
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Certificate from KMC Manipal upon meeting attendance, assessment, and practical competency thresholds (co-branding with partner institutions where applicable)
Course Curriculum
Faculty
Dr Arun Pajaniappane
Consultant Neurotologist
Director, Harley St AVM Clinic
London, UK
Dr Mark Perera
Consultant Audio-Vestibular Physician
London, UK
Nilesh Parekh
Specialist Vestibular Audiologist
London, UK
Dr Raj Nandi
Director - Vestibular Clinic
Royal National ENT Hospital
London, UK
Dr Gunjan Kumar
Consultant Neurologist
Patna, India
Dr Dashpreet Kaur
Specialist Vestibular Physical Therapist
Patna, India
Dr Kailesh Pujary
Prof, Dept of ENT, KMC
Manipal, India
Anita Wong
Lead Audiologist
Harley Street AVM Clinic
London, UK
Dr Prahlad Naik
Senior ENT Surgeon and Neurotologist
Chitradurga, India
Dr Kostas Tsioulos
Consultant Audio Vestibular Physician
London, UK
Course Director
Dr Arun Pajaniappane
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MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCS, DOHNS, MSc (merit)
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Consultant Physician in Audiovestibular Medicine and Faculty at St George's University Hospital, Tooting, UK
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Director Harley Street Audiovestibular Clinic, London, UK
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Hon Secretary British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians
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Author of book chapters and research publications
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Regularly conducts courses and workshops
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Speaker at national and international conferences and workshops
Guided Observership
As an optional capstone, participants can undertake a 1–2 week guided observership at any of the below four Centers of Excellence in India and the UK. These centers are run by renowned vestibular specialists and has high patient footfall as well as state-of-the-art diagnostic and rehabilitation tools—ensuring real-world exposure to best-in-class care and outcomes. During the observership, you’ll shadow clinics end-to-end (triage → assessment → investigations → rehab planning), sit in on case discussions and mentoring huddles, and observe the use of VNG, vHIT, VEMP, posturography, rotary chair, and advanced VRT/VR modules where available. All observation follows strict patient-privacy and consent protocols; learning materials use de-identified data. On completion, you’ll receive an observership certificate acknowledging your clinical exposure.
Terms:
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It is not mandatory to do observership to receive course completion certificate.
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Seats are limited and allocated via a simple application process after course enrollment.
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Participants need to indicate their order of preference of the centers in the application.
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Barring UCL, there is no additional fee for observership at any of the centers.
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Participants need to cover all their expenses during the course of the observership including but not limited to travel stay, F&B, visa (where applicable) and all such expenses.
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Some of the centers might have their own selection process and slots might not be immediately available.
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A separate email will be sent in due course on the exact process and steps involved.
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Course curriculum, faculty and content shown here is indicative and might undergo changes. The final modules along with faculty names will be shared with participants prior to course commencement.
Observership Centers
Neuro Vihar and Chakkar Clinic, Patna, India
Clinical mentors: Dr Gunjan Kumar (Neurologist) and Dr Darshpreet Kaur
Center name: TBD, London, UK
Clinical Mentor: Dr Raj Nandi
Click here for details
St George's Hospital, London, UK
Clinical Mentor: Dr Arun Pajaniappane
Click here for details
Registration Fee
Early Bird - Students
(Valid till 10th March 2026)
INR 10,000 + GST
Regular - Students
INR 14,000 + GST
Early Bird - Practitioners
(Valid till 10th March 2026)
INR 15,000 + GST
Regular - Practitioners
INR 20,000 + GST
Terms and conditions:
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Seats to this hybrid course are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.
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You may transfer the registration to someone else, but cannot cancel the registration after making the payment. Payment will not be refunded once registration is confirmed.
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The course fee includes attendance to all online sessions, all hands on training sessions, course material if any as well as lunch during hands on sessions.
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Hands on sessions will be held at KMC Manipal, Manipal.
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Exact dates of hands on sessions will be shared on email post registration.
Accommodation
We have a few rooms at KMC Manipal campus available at nominal prices on a first come first serve basis. Details on how to book the same will be sent once the registration formalities are completed. If you are unable to secure one of these rooms on campus, you can book any of the hotels closer to the campus.
If you have any queries please reach out to our course coordinator Mr Anil on +91-6362860117, +91-9686225585 or email academymedexcel@gmail.com