Course type: Online
Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy
Male Pelvic Health – understanding the key aspects of assessment and management
Saturday, 17 May 2025 - online
£275 POGP member/affiliate
£325 non-member
This POGP online short course provides participants with the opportunity to understand the physiotherapy assessment and management of pelvic health symptoms experienced by men. It is expected that the participants have experience in the assessment and management of women’s pelvic health including digital examination per anorectum. The study day will help participants who are moving into men’s pelvic health in the NHS and private healthcare settings.
The course content includes: male pelvic floor anatomy and physiology; subjective and objective assessment of male lower urinary tract, bowel and an introduction to the management of the pre-/post-prostatectomy patient, including those with prostate cancer. A number of case study discussions will facilitate the development of your clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of management/treatment options. Common male pelvic health conditions will be discussed.
Programme objectives:
- To provide evidence based learning of the prevalence, presentation and symptomatology of male pelvic health conditions in particular lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and prostate related symptoms
- To provide evidence based learning of the physiotherapy assessment and management options for men with pelvic health symptoms of bladder, bowel, pain and erectile function
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the participant will:
- understand the anatomy of the male pelvic floor and associated structures.
- understand the prevalence, presentation and symptoms of male pelvic health dysfunction including prostatectomy related conditions
- understand the components of both subjective and objective assessment of male pelvic health
- understand the application of physiotherapeutic treatment as part of a conservative management programme of pelvic health dysfunction
- be aware of and able to conform to professional standards in relation to the assessment of men with pelvic floor dysfunction
This course is an excellent step in extending your scope of practice to include the assessment and management of male pelvic health. It is an excellent starting point ahead of supervised training in the objective assessment of the male pelvis, genitalia and pelvic floor muscle complex.
Pre-course preparation work will be sent out ahead of the course.
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 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