Course overview
To provide physiotherapists (registered to practise in Australia or New Zealand), with advanced skills and knowledge to assess and conservatively manage pelvic organ prolapse.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the anatomy of the female pelvis in relation to pelvic organ support, the aetiology of pelvic organ prolapse and the risk factors, in particular the role of intra-abdominal pressure.
- Explain and demonstrate the role and scope of physiotherapy biopsychosocial assessment and patient-centred management of prolapse, including fitting and review of pessaries in different health care settings, in relation to shared care and the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Perform a digital vaginal examination to identify and assess key pelvic structures (pelvic floor muscles, pelvic organs) and stage all compartments of pelvic organ prolapse, demonstrating an understanding of quantification of prolapse and pessary sizing.
- Demonstrate safe and effective practical skills for pelvic organ prolapse, including assessing suitability for ring pessary care, knowledge and teaching of patient self-care, and ability to identify and respond to, risk and complications.
- Identify, interpret and appraise contemporary theory, evidence and procedures relating to assessment and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
- Apply principles of informed consent and infection control with all procedures.
- Explain and demonstrate processes for instigating new (or optimising existing) pessary care practices in a range of health care settings.
Availability
Class details
Online
Group 1
Class number 31657
Section 01OL
Size 20
Available 20
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