Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 3 Hybrid Webinar

PH3 Hybrid Webinar
20.50 Contact Hours

Overview

In this live, webinar course, we teach Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Student Physical Therapists the 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. To fulfill the PH3 level, one must choose and complete either the PH3 Hybrid Webinar, PH3 Neuro Webinar, PH3 Peds Webinar, or PH3 Male Webinar. Please note that there is no lab component to any of these webinars.

Topics

Pathophysiology
EMG relaxation training
Male patient rectal examination
Introduction to rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI)
Physical therapy evaluation and intervention of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in male patients
Pediatric populations
Geriatric populations
Neurologic patients
Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the life cycle
Interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction
Clinical decision-making
Integration of skills acquired at all CAPP Pelvic courses

Included:

🕒 20.50 Contact Hours
📕 Electronic lecture manual
📚 Pre-readings and supplemental handouts
✔️ Evaluation survey
✍🏻 Multiple-choice question exam (must get 80% or higher)
📑 Certificate of Completion
🥇Shareable Digital Badge

Certification Affiliation

This course is affiliated with the Academy's Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) Program. Although pursuing the CAPP-Pelvic certification is optional, we highly recommend it for all eligible individuals, especially those already engaged in CAPP-Pelvic affiliated courses, to attain the CAPP-Pelvic distinction.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Examination / Evaluation

1. Describe the anatomic, physiologic and neurological components of pelvic floor dysfunction diagnoses, including male, pediatric, geriatric, and neurologic populations.
2. Differentiate between male and female urogenital anatomy and the effect on pelvic floor muscle examination and intervention.
3. Identify the causes of pediatric and neurological pelvic floor dysfunction diagnoses.
4. Describe an appropriate evaluation of a male, pediatric, geriatric, and neurologically involved patient with pelvic floor dysfunction using objective measurement skills Diagnosis / Prognosis
5. Differentiate between musculoskeletal, neurological, and conditions that require medical intervention based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient with pelvic floor dysfunction.
6. Describe the impairments best suited to rehabilitation ultrasound imaging (RUSI) for the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction.
7. Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal and neurological impairments based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient with pelvic floor dysfunction. Intervention
8. Develop an evidence-based plan of care for physical therapy intervention for the male, pediatric, geriatric, or neurologically involved patient with pelvic floor dysfunction.
9. Lead a patient through a relaxation program utilizing sEMG Biofeedback as a tool for down-regulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
10. Select appropriate patients with pelvic floor dysfunction that might benefit from the use of RUSI.

Testimonials

“Very well done. It was a good review of previous course content and combining all of the information together in order to improve my evaluation/treatment skills for PF patients. Thank you again!”

“I am constantly impressed by how well these things are run. They are so smooth and beneficial and I feel like I get a lot out of them. I love this webinar format!!”

“I really enjoyed the prior recorded lectures allowing me to review multiple times and have an in-depth understanding. Great webinar overall!”

Schedule

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Pre-Reading: 7.5 contact hours are pre-recorded, please watch the videos prior to attending the webinar and complete all pre-readings.
Day 1: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time (Central Standard Time US)
- Arrive 15 minutes before the course starts for attendance check and Zoom check
Day 2: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time (Central Standard Time US)
- Arrive 15 minutes before the course starts for attendance check and Zoom check
Breaks: 15 min Morning break, 1 hour lunch break and 15 minute afternoon break

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
2nd Year Physical Therapy Student (SPT)
3rd Year Physical Therapy Student (SPT)
No other professional types are permitted for this course. No exceptions will be made

PREREQUISITES

Successful completion of the PH1 Webinar + PH1 Lab (or PH1 Combined), PH2 Bowel Dysfunction Webinar, PH2 Pelvic Pain Webinar, and PH2 Lab.
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.

WHAT TO BRING

PC/Laptop (some participants prefer to use two monitors to watch the webinar on one monitor while following along the digital course manual on a second monitor)
Access to Zoom App (Free Basic Plan) - make sure to download the latest Zoom app for the best experience
Stable Wi-Fi connection or wired internet connection
Microphone
Webcam

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This course is the last required course for the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy certification program. If you have taken a similar or equivalent coursework to our PH1 and PH2 courses as a pre-requisites through an outside organization, the courses you have taken must include both vaginal and rectal assessments. Please note that you must complete all coursework through the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to be eligible for the CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Physical Therapy program).
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 if you pursue this route, you will not be eligible to participate in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) program. Only those who complete all coursework through the Academy are eligible to obtain the CAPP.

WEBINAR ENGAGEMENT REQUIREMENT

You must actively participate throughout the entire webinar. If you are not responsive when you are being called on during the webinar, your course credit may be forfeited and you may be required to retake the course. We have included planned break times in the schedule, however, instructors may also announce any additional break times during the course. If you have any technical difficulties accessing Zoom or the Learning Center, you must immediately contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org to let us know.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

Attendees must be present throughout the duration of the course. Contact hours will be forfeited and the attendee will be dismissed if the attendee:

Misses two (2) or more lecture hours
Misses any part of the Case Study Presentation and related group activities

To advance to the next course level, the attendee who missed the above will have to retake the course at her/his/their own expense.

Should extenuating circumstances arise, it is the responsibility of the participant to notify a course faculty member of the need to leave. Consideration for course completion will be made on a case-by-case basis.

CEU APPROVAL

Unless otherwise noted in the course description, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy does not independently seek approval for course Continuing Education Unit (CEU) numbers in each state. It is the responsibility of each participant to submit their own CEU applications within their respective states. We are committed to assisting you in obtaining and supplying any required documentation for your CEU application. Historically, our course participants have consistently encountered no difficulties in securing approval for continuing education credits (CEUs) upon submission to their state's board.

Pricing

Please note that early-bird rates expire 30 days prior to the scheduled course. Want to qualify for member pricing? Join the Academy today!

Type	Early-Bird	Regular
PT Member	$618	$718
PTA Member	$454	$554
SPT Member	$454	$554
Non-Member	$720	$820

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