EIM’s Pelvic Health II course is designed to teach the student advanced pelvic floor techniques, including internal vaginal and rectal pelvic floor examination; evaluation and treatment; use of biofeedback to aid in uptraining and downtraining the pelvic floor; overview of chronic pain; and marketing strategies needed to build a pelvic health practice. Hands-on techniques learned include internal vaginal and rectal components.

Credit

Contact Hours: 24 – 8 online & 16 on-site
CEUs: 2.4 – .8 online & 1.6 on-site
CCUs: 24 – 8 online & 16 on-site

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Course Objectives/Outcomes

• Discuss difficult topics with a client during history taking, such as a history of sexual abuse.
• Perform an internal vaginal and internal rectal exam.
• Demonstrate correct technique with scar tissue mobilization of the abdomen and pelvic floor (i.e. post Cesarean birth or episiotomy).
• Demonstrate effective downtraining interventions for clients with hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles.
• Develop an example treatment plan for the client with dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), urinary or fecal incontinence, and constipation.

Applicability

• • Pelvic Health Certification

CEU and Cancellation Policy

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