Vestibular Testing
Good Medical Practice – It’s What We’re All About
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Vestibular testing accreditation standards ensure patient safety and quality care in facilities performing this service. The College accredits private vestibular testing facilities where diagnostic tests are interpreted by CPSA members.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- Friday, April 5, 2019
- Friday, November 8, 2019
Committee Sharepoint Sites:
Learn more about the Advisory Committee on Neurophysiology
Register a New Facility
If you would like to perform vestibular testing in your facility, you must be accredited.
Download and fill out the Vestibular Testing New Facility form to start the accreditation process.
Apply to interpret vestibular testing
Applicants must specialize in neurology or otolaryngology and have the minimum equivalent of one year of extra training in neurotology.
Update your facility information
Are you planning to…
- move or change the name of your facility?
- offer new tests or procedures?
- hire a new Medical Director?
- change the contact information for your facility?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to notify us. Update your facility information
Vestibular Testing Fees
As of April 1, 2019, the annual fee cycle for accredited facilities has changed to a fiscal billing cycle (April 1 – March 31). Assessment fees will be invoiced in the same quarter your facility was assessed. Questions about your fees? Contact us at accreditation@cpsa.ab.ca.
General Fees (for facilities registering for the first time)
| Registration fee | $300.00 +GST |
Discounted fees
- Facilities that close between January 1 and March 31 are refunded 65% of the total fee.
- Facilities that open between October 1 and December 31 are invoiced 35% of the total fee.
Annual Fees
| Vestibular testing facility | $1775.00 +GST |
Assessment Fees (as required)
| Vestibular testing facility | $2250.00 +GST |
Added Service Fees
• Fees for Added Services are based on cost recovery (i.e. time spent on review, travel, etc.) + a 6% administration fee +GST.
• Fee for rescheduling an assessment is $500 +GST• Fee for post renovations/facility moves is $670 +GST• Late payment penalty is $250 +GST• Additional fees may apply if extra assessors are required due to the facility size or scope, or if out-of-province assessors are required.
About accreditation standards
CPSA accreditation standards are developed based on input from field experts, best practice and research identified by other regulators, standard setting bodies and industry associations. These standards ensure Alberta’s vestibular testing facilities meet or exceed safety and quality standards.
QUESTIONS?
Accreditation Assistant
780-969-5006 or 1-800-561-3899 ext. 5006 (in Canada)