This half-day intermediate continuing education course will provide the pelvic health clinician with knowledge and practice on the use of rectal balloon catheters in treating patients with defecatory dysfunction.

This course is targeted to participants who have previously taken Pelvic Function 2A in 2023 or earlier, prior to the addition of a rectal balloon catheter lab in that course. This course is also appropriate for those who have completed the updated version PF2A course that includes a rectal ballooning lab and would like more in-depth information and practice.

This course will cover diagnoses that can benefit from the use of rectal balloon training, as well instances when this modality is appropriate to use in conjunction with other treatment techniques. Indications and contraindications for the use of balloon training, as well as recommended treatment guidelines will be discussed in depth. Instruction will be given on how to interpret data gathered during a balloon catheter assessment and how to devise an appropriate treatment plan.

This course requires registration with another clinician so labs may be performed on each other. Purchase of a rectal balloon catheter and syringe is REQUIRED prior to the course so that registrants may participate fully in labs.

Prerequisites
1. Pelvic Function Level 1 (or Pelvic Floor Level 1) through Herman and Wallace or Pelvic PT through APTA

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, 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
Students are REQUIRED to purchase a rectal balloon catheter and syringe prior to the course so that participation in lab can take place. The catheter can be purchased from Current Medical Technologies at https://www.cmtmedical.com/product/anorectal-expulsion-balloon-catheter/, and the syringe can be purchased at https://www.cmtmedical.com/product/monoject-60cc-luer-lock-syringe/