Vestibular Diagnostics: A Clinical and Practical Workshop

This workshop covers how to perform accurate assessments of the peripheral and central vestibular system including:

• BPPV assessments and treatment 
• Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) and Ocular counter roll (OCR) assessment and interpretation
• Video head impulse test (vHIT), caloric, and rotary chair assessment and interpretation
• Oculomotor and saccadometry assessments and interpretation

We will also explore functional assessment of balance patients.

• Vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR) testing, including the dynamic visual acuity (DVA) test and the gaze stabilization test (GST)

Intended Audience

Course content is appropriate for audiologists, technicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals involved in performing vestibular tests and vestibular rehabilitation. Attendees need not have extensive vestibular testing experience, but we assume attendees will have some basic knowledge of the vestibular system. The course is relevant to professionals looking to develop their clinical and practical skills in assessing and treating patients with balance-related problems.

Course Fee: $450 (includes lunch)

Educational Credits: Maximum of 2.0 AAA CEUs

Early Registration Recommended

Class size will be limited to allow participants ample hands-on opportunities with testing equipment and guidance from on-site experts. Registration will automatically close on June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT or when course capacity has been met.

Class is co-sponsored by Interacoustics and Interacoustics Academy.

Course Presenters

Michelle Petrak, Ph.D.

Director of Clinical Research,

Interacoustics US

Michelle’s primary role is development and clinical validation of new technologies in the vestibular and balance areas. She is a licensed, private practice, clinical audiologist at Northwest Speech and Hearing (NWSPH), Chicago, IL. Michelle holds doctorates in electrophysiology and biomolecular electronics from Wayne State University and a master’s degree in audiology. Michelle is involved with new innovative product developments, clinical evaluations of new protocols, publishing, teaching, and training on the management of patients with dizziness. She lectures extensively nationally and internationally, and has numerous articles published in the hearing industry journals.

Cammy Bahner, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

Director of Audiology Balance, Interacoustics US

Cammy has several years of clinical experience, primarily in vestibular diagnostics and electrophysiologic assessment and is a licensed audiologist in Minnesota. She has served as a guest speaker at state, national and international conventions and is a contributing author on published articles in hearing industry journals. She is currently a

member of AAA and ASHA.

Darren Whelan

Interacoustics Clinical Trainer,

Interacoustics Academy

Darren holds an undergraduate degree in audiology and a master’s degree in Health Science, Neurophysiology and Clinical Research. His resumé includes several clinical positions in the National Health Service (NHS). Prior to his current occupation as an International Clinical Trainer at the Interacoustics Academy, Darren held a clinical and research scientist role, where he investigated patients with auditory and vestibular pathology, and managed a portfolio of research studies

Hotel Information

Attendees are responsible for obtaining their own lodging and transportation to/from the training location. As a courtesy, we have pre-arranged for a limited supply of rooms to be available at a nearby hotel. Room cost is $199 USD per night on July 13, 14, & 15, 2026. The last day to book under the group rate is June 12, 2026 

Hotel location

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington

3900 American Blvd W.

Bloomington, MN

844-856-8554 

Click button below to book a hotel room online (preferred method).

Rooms can also be booked via mobile app or telephone.

• Hilton Honors Mobile App: When searching for a hotel, click “Special Rates” and enter “92H” under “Group code”. Note this group code is specific to the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
• Telephone: Please call 844-856-8554 and ask for group code “92H”. When calling, please confirm hotel address is 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437 (off 494/France Avenue) as there are two Hilton’s on American Boulevard in Bloomington.

Interacoustics is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. Attending is worth a maximum of 2.0 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.