Register for Pelvic Function Level 2B Here
Contact Hours: 21.15
Format: Satellite
Pelvic Function Level 2B (PF2B) is an intermediate-level course which covers evaluation and treatment of urologic, gynecologic, and oncologic conditions as well as an overview of medical management and multi-disciplinary pelvic healthcare. This course is intended for the pelvic health clinician who treats patients with conditions including urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, and pelvic organ prolapse. Participants will understand how diagnoses such as interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), urinary tract infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and erectile dysfunction related to prostate cancer may be improved with pelvic rehabilitation. Surgeries of the urological and reproductive tracts, their potential side effects, and appropriate treatment planning for these patients will be discussed. This course was designed as a progression of knowledge and skills learned in the foundational course of our Pelvic Function Series: Pelvic Function Level 1: Introduction to Pelvic Health. The information contained in this course is immediately applicable to clinical practice.
Practical, trauma informed, hands-on labs will include external abdominal and pelvic approaches as well as internal vaginal and anal techniques. Labs will focus on pelvic structures in relationship to their supportive and urologic functions, and surrounding structures such as the abdominal myofascia, urachus, and inguinal canal. Interventions instructed will include patient management of trunk and pelvic pressure, specific pelvic floor muscle strength training, breathing, and manual therapies for a variety of pelvic dysfunctions.
For pelvic conditions, the clinician will learn to:
• Recognize the key signs and symptoms that lead to impairment, functional limitations and disabilities for specific conditions
• Use an evaluation/outcome tool appropriate to the patient’s concerns
• Design a multi-modal plan of care for pelvic rehabilitation
• Perform clinical interventions based on the patient’s needs and goals
Clinical treatment interventions will include patient education, neuro re-education, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, therapeutic activities, instruction in self-care, and recommendations for relevant modalities
Prerequisites
Pelvic Function Level 1 or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA, is required. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
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 recorded video lectures (all recorded video lectures must be completed before attending the first day of class), other pre-requisite learning materials, course manual files, mandatory liability waiver, and URLs for any Zoom meetings. 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, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.
Special Considerations
As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Read more about What to Expect During Courses with Internal Lab Work.