This two-day, in-person continuing education course is targeted to the practicing pelvic rehab therapist who is interested in adding pessary fitting to their clinical practice. This advanced-level course should be taken by the pelvic rehab therapist who has significant experience treating pelvic health conditions in the clinic.

Course content includes pre-course video lectures that cover relevant pelvic anatomy, types of prolapse, indications and contraindications for prolapse, and medical-legal considerations for pessary fitting. The in-person portion will include labs on advanced POP assessment and assessment of vaginal dimensions, as well as provide participants the opportunity to fit various pessary types under the supervision of an instructor.

The lab portion of this course will offer the opportunity for participants to practice insertion and removal of vaginal pessaries with each other. If you have been prescribed and use vaginal estrogen, consistent application during the month leading up to this course may improve your tissue integrity and comfort during labs.

Course tuition includes one pessary fitting kit for each participant to use during labs and take with them at the conclusion of the course

Prerequisites
-- Prior completion of Pelvic Function Level 1 through HW, or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA
-- Pelvic Function Level 2B through HW.
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 video lectures, other pre-course learning materials, course manual files, and the mandatory liability waiver. 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, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. This course is not appropriate for Physical Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants or those who do not provide evaluation within scope of practice.

Special Considerations
For participation in lab with pessary fitting, it may be beneficial to ensure that the vaginal tissues are healthy. For those participants who have vulvar and/or vaginal tissue concerns, it may be helpful to consult with your medical provider for consideration of topical estrogen.