Health & Fitness
$150 off Marquette University Pelvic Floor Course
- Item Number
- 189
- Estimated Value
- 150 USD
- Opening Bid
- 50 USD
Item Description
Treatment of Bowel, Bladder, and Pelvic Floor Disorders
June 20-23, 2018
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Course Description
An intensive 4-day study of the anatomical and psycho-physiological principles essential for the development of effective treatment programs.
This course fulfills the didactic training and practicum components for the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) certification in Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction (PMDB) Biofeedback.
A benefit for the PT Faculty Student Scholarship Fund to assist graduate students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
This course is designed for licensed medical and health care professionals who would like to expand and integrate their knowledge of the scientific basis for the treatment of bowel, bladder and pelvic floor disorders. The course is limited to, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and physician assistants who are either working in, or preparing for practice in this area.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn:
- Anatomical, physiological and psychological mechanisms that contribute to various bowel, bladder and pelvic pain disorders.
- To describe the types and etiologies of various bowel, bladder and pelvic pain disorders.
- Basic principles of surface electromyography (SEMG) related to behavioral treatment for bowel, bladder and pelvic pain disorders.
- Functional and physiological assessment protocols for disorders of the bowel, bladder and the pelvic floor.
- Biofeedback and behavioral strategies used to treat the various bowel, bladder and pelvic floor disorders for men and women and across various age groups ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Item Special Note
Early-bird tuition: $875, prior to May 1st
Tuition: $975
Minimum of 14 participants to hold course.
Tuition includes the 4 day course with multiple labs, breakfast/lunch/snacks daily, a comprehensive course syllabus, and pelvic floor EMG sensors to take home. A portion of the tuition will be a donation to the PT Faculty Student Scholarship Fund. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
http://www.marquette.edu/health-sciences/continuing-ed-pelvic.php
For more information about:
Course logistics or general information, contact: Diane Slaughter at (414) 288-3097 or diane.slaughter@marquette.edu
Course content, contact Brenda Neumann at (262) 928-8597 or brenda.neumann@marquette.edu
BCIA certification, contact Judy Crawford at (720) 502-5829 or www.bcia.org. This course provides the didactic and practicum components for BCIA certification; Additional clinical training and an examination are required. Please consult BCIA for further certification requirements.
Donated By:
Marquette University Department of Physical Therapy
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