Pessaries and Pelvic Rehab
Introduction to Pessary Fitting, Care, and Management
| Price: $695 Experience Level: Intermediate Contact Hours: 20.5 |
This two-day in person continuing education course is targeted to the practicing pelvic therapist who is interested in adding pessary fitting to their clinical practice.
This course includes pre-course video lectures that cover relevant pelvic anatomy, types of prolapse, indications and contraindications for prolapse, and medical-legal considerations for pessary fitting.
The in-person portion will include labs on advanced POP assessment and assessment of vaginal dimensions, as well as provide participants the opportunity to fit various pessary types under the supervision of an instructor.
Prerequisites
Prior completion of Pelvic Function Level 1 and Pelvic Function Level 2B through HW.
Pre-Course Learning Requirements
10-14 days before the course, participants will receive an invite to join Teachable, an online learning platform. In Teachable, registrants will find video lectures, other pre-course learning materials, course manual files, and the mandatory liability waiver. We require registrants to complete teachable components in sequential order. Videos lectures are required and must be completed in-full before proceeding to the next Teachable section. At the conclusion of the course, registrants can access their post-test and course evaluation form to provide our curriculum team feedback on their experience, as well as download their certificate of completion - all via Teachable.
Audience
This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. This course is not appropriate for Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants or those who do not provide evaluation within scope of practice.
Upon completion of this continuing education course, participants will be able to:
- List and describe 5 common types of pessaries
- Define the role of the rehabilitation clinician in pessary fitting and management
- Identify which patients should be referred to medical providers for pessary assessment and fitting
- List common indications and contraindications for pessary fitting
- Assess perineal and vaginal dimensions to determine pessary choices and fitting
- Perform a pessary fitting for four types of pessaries, including ring, dish, donut and cube
- Screen for potential and actual complications of pessary fitting and use
- Create plans of care that consider lifespan issues, role of hormones, and other pelvic functions including, but not limited to, bowel, bladder, and sexual health
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============================= These video lectures in Teachable must be viewed in-full prior to the course Total video lecture time: 6 hours |
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