Course type: Online
Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Pregnancy Related Physiotherapy:
the childbearing year – an entry level course
ONLINE COURSE
Saturday, 7 December 2024
£275 POGP member/affiliate
£325 non-member
£100 physiotherapy student
This study day provides an introduction to physiotherapy in perinatal care and is designed for physiotherapists and physiotherapy students who have an interest in women’s health. Perhaps you are a rotational physiotherapist, and those who occasionally see pregnant or post-natal women as part of their caseload, or are considering developing their knowledge and skills in order to develop a service.
You will discuss the evidence relating to health promotion in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, in sessions that provide an overview of safe practice and special considerations for this patient group in both the management of some pregnancy-related problems and the setting up of education or exercise classes for this client group.
This course will also help you if you are involved in teaching other professional groups or students, for example, promotion of continence to midwives and confirming the role of the physiotherapist within the obstetric MDT.
Programme objective
To provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to deliver perinatal healthcare promotion and physiotherapy care.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the study day the participant will be:
Able to understand the physiological and anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period.
Equipped with the knowledge to safely deliver perinatal physiotherapy care.
Aware of and conform to professional standards and national guidelines in relation to physiotherapy in perinatal care.
Pre-course reading:
Whilst not compulsory, completion of the following pre-course reading is recommended so that you to make best use of tutor time at the workshop.
POGP patient information leaflets: Fit for Pregnancy, Fit and Safe, Fit for Birth, Fit for the Future. All available to read on-line at: http://pogp.csp.org.uk/publications
CSP/ RCM joint statement on pelvic floor muscle exercise: www.rcm.org.uk/sites/default/files/CSP-000924_RCM.PDF
Nice Guideline CG62: Antenatal care for uncomplicated pregnancies: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg62
Pre-course preparation work will be sent out ahead of the course.
Please be aware that we are not intending to deliver the lectures in completion as we are aware of possible Zoom fatigue on the day and feel that interactive work would be preferable.
The course preparation should prove interesting and is not all reading, there will also be some visual and audio links and possibly short recordings to view.
A timetable of content and timings will be sent closer to the day.
It will not be possible to record the content of the day so attendance is required in real time in order to complete the course.
Delegate Terms and Conditions
PELVIC, OBSTRETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
CANCELLATION POLICY
This cancellation policy sets out the terms and conditions relating to bookings for courses offered by POGP, including receiving payments, course cancellations and refunds.
1. Definitions
POGP: Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Delegate: A person attending the course
2. Scope
This policy covers all courses offered by POGP
3. Policy Detail
3.1.1. Payment of course fees
Confirmation that a place on the course has been finalised will be sent by POGP to the delegate on receipt of payment of the course fee or received proof of a purchase order number for the course fee invoice.
3.1.2. Cancellation, Refunds and Transfers to an alternative course date by Delegates
Summary of cancellation charges are as follows:
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Timescale of cancellation notice
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Refund/Transfer of course fee
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28 days or more before the course start date
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90% refund will be given -or-
90% transfer will be given towards another POGP course
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27-15 days before the course start date
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50% refund will be given -or-
50% transfer will be given towards another POGP course
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14 days or less before the course start date
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We regret that no refund or transfer to an alternative course can be given if a cancellation is made 14 days or less before the course start date (including online day)
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To prevent cancellations where possible, POGP may accept a change of delegate name, with no administration fee, up to 96 hours before the start of the course. Requests will be dealt with on an individual basis, considering whether this allows time for any pre-course learning requirements to be completed.
Refunds will only be made to the payee’s account from which the original payment was made. Refunds must be claimed within 28 days of notice of the cancellation.
All requests to cancel, change a delegate name or transfer to a new course date must be made in writing to courses@thepogp.co.uk.
Refunds for non-accessibility: where the delegate has not informed POGP about a special accessibility requirement, cancellation and refund of the course fee is not possible. When notified in advance, if POGP are not able to offer a solution to the special accessibility requirement the delegate may transfer to another POGP course without penalty.
3.1.3. Non-attendance
Delegates who fail to attend the course without giving notice, or who give notice after the course has started, are not entitled to a refund or a transfer to another course regardless of the reason for non-attendance.
3.1.4. Course cancellation by POGP
Minimum delegate numbers
To ensure the best learning experience possible, there will be a minimum number of delegates required for each course to run effectively, this number may vary for each course type. If the minimum course threshold is not met POGP reserve the right to cancel the course. For cancellations made in these circumstances delegates will be notified within at least 14 days of the course start date. Delegates will be offered an alternative date(s). If the delegate is unable to attend an alternative date a full refund will be given.
Course tutors
All courses offered by POGP will be delivered by experienced tutors within a course specific tutor group. In the event of illness, or unforeseen circumstances, POGP may, at short notice, substitute a tutor for another tutor from the course specific tutor group. If for any reason a replacement tutor cannot be found at short notice, POGP reserves the right to cancel and reschedule the course at its sole discretion. Where possible 24 hours’ notice will be given to delegates but, in the event of emergencies, this may happen on the day of the course.
General
POGP reserves the right to cancel a course at any time without incurring any additional liability to the delegate or organisation in which they work. Such circumstances are, but not limited to: weather conditions, fire, flood, transport strikes, closures or delays or any other force majeure. In such circumstances, POGP will offer alternative dates where possible, with delegates able to transfer their booking, free of charge, to an alternative date. Special consideration may be given to individual cases if necessary if this occurs. Refunds given are at the sole discretion of POGP.
POGP is not responsible for any travel or other expenses which may have been incurred and recommends that travel and accommodation bookings for the courses are made on a fully cancellable basis.
3.1.5. Covid cancellations
Delegate cancellations relating to Covid will be treated on an individual basis where necessary and at the sole discretion of POGP.
April 2024