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

1. List and describe 5 common types of pessaries
2. Define the role of the rehabilitation clinician in pessary fitting and management
3. Identify which patients should be referred to medical providers for pessary assessment and fitting
4. List common indications and contraindications for pessary fitting
5. Assess perineal and vaginal dimensions to determine pessary choices and fitting
6. Perform a pessary fitting for four types of pessaries, including ring, dish, donut and cube
7. Screen for potential and actual complications of pessary fitting and use
8. Create plans of care that consider lifespan issues, role of hormones, and other pelvic functions including, but not limited to, bowel, bladder, and sexual health