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Curtin University
School of Physiotherapy

Short Courses in Continence and Women's Health

Women's Health

Overview

The School of Physiotherapy offers thirteen short courses in the area of Continence and Women's Health, in conjunction with the Postgraduate Program in Clinical Physiotherapy. The first two courses are directly related to the unit Pelvic Floor Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 650, and provide participants with the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of pelvic floor dysfunction. These courses will be taught by internationally recognised Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapist Judith Thompson and experienced local physiotherapy clinicians and educators.

The next six courses are directly related to the Women Through Life Stages 650 unit and will be taught by a number of expert practitioners.

The final five courses are directly related to the unit Human Continence 650, and will also be taught by a number of expert practitioners.

All short courses will be held at the School of Physiotherapy, Bentley Campus, Curtin University and will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm each day (unless otherwise stated). Morning tea will be provided but participants should supply their own lunch.

Participants please note that the practical components of some short courses include the internal examination of the pelvic floor with participants acting as models for each other.

Course 1: Structure, Function and Assessment of the Pelvic Floor

Cost: $1600.00

This four-day course covers the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the pelvic floor and the application of motor control theory, and exercise physiology principles to pelvic floor function and dysfunction. Participants will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a thorough and safe assessment of the pelvic floor using interview, observation, palpation, pressure sensors, electromyography and real-time ultrasound.

Physiotherapists with limited continence and women's health experience are strongly encouraged to complete this course before undertaking the Physiotherapy Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction course.

2012 Course Dates

  • 18th - 22nd February 2012 (Sat - Wed)

Course 2: Physiotherapy Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Cost: $1600.00

This four-day course develops participants' knowledge and skills in pelvic floor musculoskeletal rehabilitation for conditions such as bladder and bowel dysfunction, disorders of pelvic organ and pelvic girdle support, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.

2012 Course Dates

  • 31st March - 4th April 2012 (Sat - Wed)

Course 3: Education and Exercise in the Childbearing Year

Presenters: To be confirmed
Cost: $800.00

This weekend course develops participants’ knowledge and skills in the use of Education and Exercise to enhance health in the Childbearing Year.

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 10th - 11th March 2012 (Sat - Sun)

Course 4: Assessment and Management of Pain and Dysfunction in the Childbearing Year

Presenters: Anne Andrews, Sonia Ranelli, Trish Gaunt and Natalie Bull
Cost: $400.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 12th May 2012 (Sat)
  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm, 15th May 2012 (Tues)

Course 5: Assessment and Management of the Sequelae of Breast and Pelvic Oncology

Lecturers: Linda Khong and Denise Berry
Cost: $400.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 13th May 2012 (Sun)

Course 6: Assessment and Management of Sexual Dysfunction

Presenter: Irena Nurkic
Cost: $250.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, 15th May 2012 (Tues)

Course 7: Assessment and Management of Bone Health

Presenters: To be confirmed
Cost: $125.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am, 16th May 2012 (Wed)

Course 8: Exercise for Women

Presenters: To be confirmed
Cost: $250.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 16th May 2012 (Wed)

Course 9: Assessment and Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in the Child

Presenters: To be confirmed
Cost: $800.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 28th - 29th July 2012 (Sat - Sun)

Course 10: Assessment and Management of Adult Bowel Dysfunction

Presenters: To be confirmed
Cost: $400.00

Participants must have attended courses 1 and 2 prior to registering for this day.

2012 Course Dates

  • 12th September 2012 (Wed)

Course 11: Assessment and Management of Female Bladder Dysfunction

Presenters: To be confirmed
Cost: $400.00

Participants are strongly encouraged to attend courses 1 and 2 prior to attending this day.

2012 Course Dates

  • 14th September 2012 (Fri)

Course 12: Multidisciplinary Assessment and Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction

Presenters: Panel of Clinicians from medical, surgical, nursing and psychology disciplines.
Cost: $400.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 15th September 2012 (Sat)

Course 13: Assessment and Management of Male Urogenital Dysfunction

Lecturer: Urologist and Judith Thompson
Cost: $250.00

2012 Course Dates

  • 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, 16th September 2012 (Sun)

Entrance Requirements

A bachelor degree, or equivalent, in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution.

How to Apply

All applicants must download and complete the Short Course Application and Payment Form (2012) [45.3 kb]

Career Advancement Opportunities

The increasing evidence of the value of physiotherapy in the area of continence and women's health has increased the demand for skilled clinicians in the private and public sector. Recognition of the impact and interaction of pelvic floor dysfunction with other areas of physiotherapy practice - musculoskeletal, sports, respiratory, gerontology - has expanded the role of continence and women's health physiotherapy and further increased demand on the limited pool of continence and women's health physiotherapists.

Contact

For specific information regarding short course content, please contact Anne Andrews .