Pelvic Health
Physical Therapy Level 3
Hybrid
This course is presented in a 2-day (online modules to be completed prior to live course). This evidence-based course will provide clinically relevant information and training for the evaluation and intervention of male urinary incontinence and pelvic pain, life span specific considerations, including pediatrics, and individuals with neurological involvement. Skills that are immediately applicable in your clinic include a focus on EMG relaxation training, integration of the rectal examination learned in previous coursework applied to the male population, and an introduction to rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI). Lecture will include pathophysiology, physical therapy evaluation and intervention of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in male patients, pediatric and geriatric populations, and neurologic patients. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the life cycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Clinical decision-making and an integration of skills acquired at all CAPP Pelvic courses will be included.
The Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 3 course is recognized by The International Continence Society (ICS) as providing training that conforms to ICS standards.
HYBRID COURSE HOURS *Times are listed in Center Standard Time
Pre-Recorded: 7.5 Contact Hours (watch pre-recorded lectures prior to attending the live days)
Live Webinar Day 1: 7:45 AM – 4:30pm CST (8.25 Contact Hours)
Live Webinar Day 2: 8:00am-3:30pm CST (7.25 Contact Hours)
Total Contact Hours: 23 Hours
Course Eligibility
This course is open to Licensed Physical Therapists, 2nd/3rd year Physical Therapy Students and Physical Therapist Assistants. No exceptions will be made.
Assignments
Pre-readings will be provided electronically to course participants for completion prior to the course. An electronic lecture manual will be provided in the online Learning Center along with the post-course final exam, survey and a Course Completion Certificate.
Upcoming
OCTOBER 24-25, 2020
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Academy Member: $775
Non-Member: $875
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 by registering BEFORE September 24, 2020
NOVEMBER 7-8, 2020 *NEWLY ADDED*
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Academy Member: $775
Non-Member: $875
𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 by registering BEFORE October 5, 2020
LEARNING CENTER
Did you already register for a course? Visit the Learning Center to access your pre-readings, manual, discussions and your final exam.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Pelvic Level Physical Therapy Level 1 and the two Level 2 courses: Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 2 Bowel Dysfunction AND the Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 2 Pelvic Pain are required prerequisites for this course. Experience of 1 year or more in regularly managing patients with pelvic physical therapy, or working in a clinic with other experienced pelvic physical therapists, is strongly recommended prior to attending this course; lack of experience may greatly inhibit participant comprehension and attainment of skills during the course. If you have taken a similar or equivalent coursework to our PH1 and PH2 courses as a pre-requisites through another organization, the coursework you have taken must include both vaginal and rectal assessments. Please note that you must complete all coursework through Section on Women’s Health to be eligible for the optional CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Physical Therapy program). For more information about CAPP, please visit our CAPP web site.
Course Objectives
What you will accomplish during this course.
Examination/Evaluation
- Describe the anatomic, physiologic and neurological components of pelvic floor dysfunction diagnoses, including male, pediatric, geriatric, and neurologic populations.
- Differentiate between male and female urogenital anatomy and the effect on pelvic floor muscle examination and intervention.
- Identify the causes of pediatric and neurological pelvic floor dysfunction diagnoses.
- Describe an appropriate evaluation of a male, pediatric, geriatric, and neurologically involved patient with pelvic floor dysfunction using objective measurement skills
Diagnosis/Prognosis
- Differentiate between musculoskeletal, neurological, and conditions that require medical intervention based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient with pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Describe the impairments best suited to rehabilitation ultrasound imaging (RUSI) for the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal and neurological impairments based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Intervention
- Develop an evidence-based plan of care for physical therapy intervention for the male, pediatric, geriatric, or neurologically involved patient with pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Lead a patient through a relaxation program utilizing sEMG Biofeedback as a tool for down-regulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
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Select appropriate patients with pelvic floor dysfunction that might benefit from the use of RUSI.
Foreign-Educated Physical Therapists
English Language Proficiency
If you are a foreign-educated physical therapist, you will need to pass the TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) and meet the score requirements. There are some exemptions to the TOEFL requirement for individuals who are exempt under the USCIS regulations. TOEFL scores must be reported directly to APHPT for the purposes of determining eligibility for course attendance. The minimum TOEFL scores we require are the following: Reading: 21; Listening: 18; Writing: 24; Speaking: 26.
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