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Vestibular neuroanatomy & systems physiology
Semicircular canal & otolith transduction; vestibulo-ocular & vestibulo-spinal reflexes.
Certificate Course · 2026
Certificate Course
Certificate Course
in Neuro‑Otology.
for Neurologists
A 100-hour hybrid programme in vestibular disorders, balance medicine and neuro-otological clinical practice — built for practising and training neurologists who manage dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and falls in routine care.
Certified by Yenepoya University
NMC-recognised DM Neurology eligibility
Hybrid · 4 months
Course Factsheet
NEURO-OTO · 2026
Cohort Forming
Format
Hybrid
Online + 2-day hands-on lab
Duration
100 hours
Across 4 months
Breakdown
80 + 20
Theory + Practical
Eligibility
DM Neurology
NMC-recognised, or residents
Fee
₹ 35,000 + GST
Per participant
Award
Certificate
Yenepoya Medical College
Next Batch
Dates TBA
Course releasing soon
Limited seats per cohort. Register your interest below.
Register Interest →
About the Programme
A clinical reasoning lens for the dizzy patient.
Dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, oscillopsia and falls account for a substantial share of neurological consultations — yet vestibular medicine remains under-represented in formal DM training.
This certificate course is structured around how neurologists actually meet these patients in clinic: from the first thirty seconds at the bedside, through investigation interpretation, to syndrome-based management and rehabilitation.
Theory is delivered asynchronously and anchored by faculty-led live case discussions every week. The programme consolidates in a two-day hands-on lab where examination technique, instrumental interpretation and rehabilitation planning are taught with real instruments and calibrated cases.
The Programme at Scale
Structured depth. Calibrated practice.
100hrs
Total Programme
Over 4 months, hybrid format
12
Curriculum Modules
Organised into 4 clinical parts
20hrs
Hands-On Lab
2 days, real instruments, supervised
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National Cohort
Limited seats · 2026 inaugural
Programme Highlights
Five competencies, mapped end to end.
From the first bedside encounter to long-term rehabilitation — a complete map of the neuro-otological clinic.
Competency 01 · Featured
Advanced clinical evaluation of the dizzy patient.
A structured, syndrome-first workup framework for vertigo, dizziness, imbalance and falls — the bedside reasoning every neurologist needs.
Bedside examination
HINTS Plus, head impulse, skew deviation, gait and stance assessment.
Investigation interpretation
vHIT, fHIT, VEMP, VNG, posturography, CCG and neuro-imaging.
Diagnosis & management
BPPV, Ménière’s, vestibular migraine, PPPD, bilateral vestibulopathy.
Vestibular rehabilitation
Adaptation, habituation and substitution — applied to neuro patients.
How You’ll Learn
Hybrid by design.
Asynchronous lectures for depth, weekly live discussions for clinical reasoning, and an intensive hands-on lab for the skills that don’t transfer through video.
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Pre-recorded lectures
AsynchronousModule-wise lectures posted weekly on a dedicated learning portal. Watch at your own pace, revisit anytime, with module-wise formative assignments and MCQs throughout the programme.
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Online interactive sessions
Weekly · LiveTwo to three hours every week of faculty-led case discussions, Q&A and vestibular sign interpretation. The cohort works through real referrals, syndromic reasoning and stroke red flags together.
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Offline hands-on lab
2 Days · In-PersonA two-day intensive workshop covering clinical examination, positional manoeuvres, VNG / vHIT / fHIT interpretation, stabilometry, CCG and rehabilitation planning. Venue and dates intimated in advance.
Curriculum · 12 Modules
A syndrome-based, neurology-first curriculum.
Twelve modules organised into four parts — from neural substrate, through examination and clinical syndromes, to rehabilitation.
Part 01
Foundations
Anatomy, physiology and the visual signs that every clinical sign rests on.
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Ocular motor network
Brainstem gaze centres; neural integrator; cerebellar ocular motor signatures.
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Nystagmus: pattern recognition & localisation
Classification; peripheral vs central; head-shake & gaze-evoked nystagmus.
Part 02
Approach & acute care
Syndrome-based reasoning, the bedside toolkit, and the acute brainstem-stroke mimic.
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Syndrome-based approach — AVS / EVS / CVS
Acute, episodic & chronic vestibular syndromes; red flags; stroke protocol.
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Advanced bedside neuro-otological exam
Ocular motor exam; head impulse test; skew deviation; gait & stance.
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Acute vestibular syndrome
HINTS Plus; AICA / PICA infarction; MRI DWI limitations; acute management.
Part 03
Positional & episodic disorders
Canal-specific positional vertigo, central positional patterns and the episodic spectrum.
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Positional vertigo — BPPV
Dix–Hallpike; horizontal canal variants; multi-canal BPPV; canal-specific manoeuvres.
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Central positional & central vestibular syndromes
Downbeat nystagmus; MS & demyelination; cerebellar degenerations.
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Episodic vestibular disorders
Vestibular migraine; Ménière’s disease; vestibular paroxysmia; TIA risk.
Part 04
Chronic care & rehabilitation
Functional overlays, degenerative balance disorders, and translating diagnosis into a rehab plan.
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Chronic dizziness, PPPD & functional overlays
PPPD criteria; visual dependence; DHI / VSS scales; multimodal treatment.
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Bilateral vestibulopathy & degenerative balance
CANVAS; ototoxicity; cerebellar ataxia; fall prevention.
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Vestibular rehabilitation for neurologists
Adaptation, habituation, substitution; rehab in stroke, PD and cerebellar disease.
Hands-On Training · 2 Days · 20 Hours
Two days in the lab.
Real instruments, calibrated cases, small-group teaching with one-on-one feedback. 100% attendance is mandatory for certification.
Day 01 · Clinical Skills · 10 hrs
Clinical & bedside
Examination · positional manoeuvres · HINTS Plus · documentation
- 01 Clinical neuro-otological examination
- 02 Positional tests and manoeuvres
- 03 HINTS Plus, in real-time
- 04 Standardised documentation & reporting
Day 02 · Instrumental & Rehab · 10 hrs
Instrumental & rehab
VNG · vHIT · fHIT · stabilometry · CCG · rehab planning
- 01 VNG / COG, stabilometry, CCG
- 02 fHIT and vHIT interpretation
- 03 Rehabilitation planning sessions
- 04 Case-based management workshops
Mandatory — Venue and dates for the hands-on sessions will be intimated well in advance. 100% attendance at both days is required for certification.
Eligibility, Assessment & Certification
The official requirements.
Who can apply, how you’ll be evaluated, and what’s required to earn the certificate.
Eligibility
DM (Neurology) — NMC recognised.
Residents currently pursuing DM (Neurology).
Single national cohort — limited seats.
Assessment
Theory · MCQs50 items
Skills & interpretation50 items
Total100 items
50% cumulative — minimum pass criteria.
Certification
≥ 80% attendance in online live sessions.
100% attendance in hands-on sessions — both days.
Formative MCQs throughout the programme.
Awarded by Yenepoya Medical College.
Faculty
Led by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yenepoya.
The course coordinator below leads the programme. The full faculty roster — including invited guest experts — will be published as the cohort is finalised.
Dr V. Subramaniam
Course Coordinator
Dr Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam
Professor · Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore
vestibularcourses_ent@yenepoya.edu.in
Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore
Yenepoya University
Deemed to be University · Mangalore
Guest Faculty
Eminent internal and invited faculty from leading institutions across India will contribute to selected modules and the hands-on lab.
Faculty · 02To be announced
Faculty · 03To be announced
Faculty · 04To be announced
Programme Materials
Download the official brochure.
Get the complete programme overview — curriculum, hands-on sessions, faculty, fees and certification details — in one document. Ideal for sharing with colleagues or your training programme director.
Cohort Forming · 2026
Course Releasing Soon.
Register your interest in the Certificate Course in Neuro-Otology for Neurologists. We’ll share batch dates, fees and the full faculty roster as soon as the cohort is confirmed.
Offered by Yenepoya Medical College
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology
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