Overview
The Postgraduate certificate in Neurotology is aimed at students and health professionals, especially ENTs, neurologists, audiologists, and physiotherapists who wish to deepen their knowledge of the different diseases that can affect the vestibular system and learn about the possibilities of rehabilitation treatment and basic and instrumental exercises for treating the instability caused by these pathologies.
This programme is part of the Master in Applied Neuroscience.
Duration: 5 months (20 ECTS)
Modality: Online
Estimated number of study hours: 500 (100 hours/module)
Language: English
Start Date: April 1st, 2024
Language: English
Entry Requirements:
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Contact SAERA (information@saera.eu) if you have any query regarding your eligibility.
Study Programme
Auditory Neuroscience (April 2024)
1. Introduction
2. Neural bases of the hearing system
3. Main auditory phenomena
4. Neuropsychology of hearing disorders
Teacher: Claudia Mercé Peris MSc. Neuropsychologist, Specialist in Assessment, Rehabilitation and Cognitive Stimulation.
Auditory Perception (May 2024)
1. The physical description of the signals.
2. Structure and function of the cochlea
3. Processing of neural signals
• Auditory pathway and central structures
• Cerebral dominance and hearing
4. Volume perception and intensity coding
• Volume perception
• Intensity coding
• Influence of volume in the auditory system
5. Frequency analysis and tone perception
• Frequency analysis
• Tone perception
6. Masking
• Definition and type of auditory masking
• Fatigue and auditory adaptation
7. Timbre perception and identification of auditory objects
• Timbre perception
• Identification of auditory objects
8. Integration and temporal resolution
9. Spatial hearing and related phenomena
• Monoaural signals
• Binaural signals
• Effects of spatial hearing
• The physiological basis of hearing localisation
Teacher: Claudia Mercé Peris MSc. Neuropsychologist, Specialist in Assessment, Rehabilitation and Cognitive Stimulation.
Neurotology (June 2024)
1. Medical History of Balance and Vestibular Examination
2. Differential Diagnosis of Main Vestibular Pathologies
3. Peripheral Vestibular Syndromes
4. Vestibular Rehabilitation
5. Central Vestibular Syndromes. Oculomotor Disorders
6. Vestibular Syndromes of Vascular Origin
Teacher: Idoia Palicio Gonzales- Esandi MD. Master in Biomedical Engineering and Cognitive Neuroscience, Specialist in Neurotology and Expert in Audiology. Consultant in the Paediatric ENT deparment and Neurotology Unit at University Hospital Donostia.
Rehabilitation in Neurotology (July 2024)
1. Introduction to Rehabilitation in Neurotology
2. Presbyvertigo
3. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
4. Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises
Teacher: Idoia Palicio Gonzales- Esandi MD. Master in Biomedical Engineering and Cognitive Neuroscience, Specialist in Neurotology and Expert in Audiology. Consultant in the Paediatric ENT deparment and Neurotology Unit at University Hospital Donostia.
Research Article (August 2024)
Methodology
SAERA uses a self-paced learning method, i.e., it is not necessary to be online on a determined schedule. This model is extremely flexible, allowing you to study around existing work and family commitments. All of the course materials are available as soon as the course starts, and the student goes through them at their own speed.
Our distance learning model combines teaching through virtual classroom, tutorial support and online self-study.
The students are connected and in constant communication through discussion forums led by course tutors and the internal messaging of the virtual campus. This will help them solve doubts by exchanging knowledge and acquiring greater skills when it comes to passing each module.
The assessment will be conducted entirely online, and includes several modes of assessment including the following:
. Assignments: Each assignment is different and can include essay assignments, case-based assignments, short questions, etc. Full details are offered within the module itself.
. Multiple choice questions tests
. Short answer questions test
Each assignment that is required for a module is clearly shown on the Virtual Classroom. You must submit your assignment before the end of the month in order for it to be accepted as “on time.”
Teaching Board
Students are supported by asynchronous discussion with e-tutors – all leading clinicians in their field.
Sonia García Serrano MSc. Psychologist, Addiction Specialist. Psychologist in PREVI, Clinical Psychology Centre in Castellón and Centro Residencial Novaedat, Spain.
Idoia Palicio MSc: Master in Biomedical Engineering and Cognitive Neuroscience, Specialist in Neurootology and and Expert in Audiology. Consultant in the Paediatric ENT deparment and Neurotology Unit at University Hospital Donostia.
Accreditation
You will receive an Postgraduate Certificate in Neurotology equivalent to 500 hours of study (20 ECTS). The certificate obtained may be issued by SAERA or by Lucentum Universitas.
Upon enrolment, students must indicate to SAERA the type of certification they wish to obtain at the end of their studies and may not change their choice during the training process.
You can find more information on each of these options by clicking here.
Optional recognition
The students have the option to include in their certificate the recognition of the Hague Apostille. A country that signs the Hague Convention recognises the legal effectiveness of a public document issued in another country that signs the Convention.
If the convention applies between two countries, the Apostille is sufficient to certify a document’s signatures legality, and removes the need for double-certification, by the originating country and then by the receiving country.
The students have the option to include in their certificate the recognition of the Hague Apostille. The price of this service is 90€ (shipping costs not included).
You can download the Apostille Request Form here
Also visit the Updated list of the Countries adhering to the Convention
If you need assistance, please contact to information@saera.eu
Application and Admission
It may take several days to complete all steps of the application procedure, so make sure to start your application well in time.
Start Date: April 1st, 2024
Steps to enroll
1- Fill in the online form
2. We will contact you to confirm your registration and inform you about payment methods.
3. Make the payment of the enrollment fee.
What is required in my application?
You must submit:
(1) enrollment form
(2) copy of your resume or CV
(3) copy of Diploma or Degree
(4) copy of your passport or national ID
(5) a passport size picture
(6) payment of the total fee or first installment.
Need Help Enrolling?
If you need any assistance in enrolling, please feel free to contact us at information@saera.eu or send us a text using our WhatsApp number (+34) 651 439 480 and one of our staff will assist you.
Payment Plan Options
Fees and Payment Plan
Fee
1,200€
Instalments
You have the option to instantly finance your course up to 3 months. Contact us at information@saera.eu and request more info.
Payment Methods
By credit or debit card
We will send you a link to our virtual shop.
Paying your tuition fees by bank transfer
The payment must be made to the below bank account:
Bank account: ES37 0049 1078 1626 1062 1943
Bank: Banco Santander, Av. Rey Don Jaime 39, branch 1078, CP 12001, Castellón.
SWIFT/BIC Code: BSCHESMM
Account holder: School of Advanced Education, Research and Accreditation, S.L.
Reference: “Course name– Name and Surname”
Order type: OUR
Paypal
We will send you a payment request by email with a link to our PayPal account, where you can make the payment using your credit or debit card.