Course type: Theory
Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Introduction to Pelvic Health - an entry level course
PILOT COURSE - 29 March 2025 - £375
Pontefract Hospital, Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1PL
Are you an Allied Health Professional (Osteopath, Chiropractor, Midwife, Midwifery Support Worker), GP or Exercise Professional interested in finding out more about Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation?
This introductory programme comprises a one day POGP certified workshop. It provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about pelvic health throughout the lifespan and the role of health professionals in promoting optimal pelvic well-being and prevention/management of common pelvic floor dysfunctions such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
The programme has been developed for registered health and fitness professionals and support workers who may or may not currently be working in the field of pelvic health but wish to develop their knowledge and skills to better support their clients/patients in collaboration with other pelvic health specialists. It is not suitable for physiotherapy students but may be useful for a newly-qualified physiotherapists preparing for a rotation in pelvic health or an MSK physiotherapist starting to treat this cohort of patients.
The workshop content includes: professional issues; relevant anatomy and physiology; theory and planning of various treatment options including pelvic floor muscle exercise, bladder and bowel training, down-training of the overactive pelvic floor, management of menopause symptoms, lifestyle interventions, and application of exercise principles to pelvic health management.
Programme objectives:
Introduce evidence-based information of the pathophysiology and symptomology of pelvic health problems in females and males.
To provide a tool kit of information that can be used in the initial steps of assessment and management of pelvic health problems.
To provide an understanding of the role of pelvic health physiotherapists working with women and men with pelvic health problems.
To provide an understanding of the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working with women and men with pelvic health problems.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of the programme the participants should be:
Able to understand and describe healthy male and female pelvic floor anatomy.
Able to understand and describe healthy pelvic physiology, including bladder and bowel function.
Able to understand pelvic health throughout the lifespan, what goes wrong and why.
Able to review and formulate an effective management plan for pelvic health problems including strategies such as pelvic floor muscle training, general exercise and lifestyle interventions.
Aware of, and conform to, professional standards and individual scope of practice in relation to the initial assessment and management of pelvic health.
Programme requirements:
In order to complete the programme, participants must successfully complete all components, which are:
A number of directed study tasks prior to the one day workshop, which are provided to participants at the time their place is confirmed.
Attendance at the one-day POGP workshop ‘Introduction to Pelvic Health: an entry level course’’.
POGP Workshop programme (subject to variation):
08.45 Registration
09-00 Welcome and introduction
09.30 Normal anatomy and function
10.30 Break
10.45 Pathophysiology- what goes wrong and why
12.30 Lunch
13.15 Treatment of Pelvic Health conditions (including practical)
15.15 Break
15.30 Case studies
16.00 Facilitated reflective practice
16.15 Conclusion
16.45 Questions and discussion
17.00 Close
Participant support:
There will be e-mail support with tutors following the workshop (on request), as well as group support (with permission of the course participants)
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
| Ticket |
Price |
| Pilot course ticket |
£375.00 |
| Pilot course ticket |
£375.00 |
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 or partial 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.
Delegates who have attended part of the course but are unable to attend the remainder of the course are not entitled to a refund of the whole or any part of the course fee or a transfer to another course.
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