Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This two hour session is predominantly aimed at Practice Nurses and GPs who can do speculum examinations and cervical smears. However, the session is also of benefit to those who cannot do examinations and smears but plan to change Pessaries in nursing homes.
Course Aim
The course aims to provide delegates with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to enable them to change Ring, Shelf & Gelhorn Pessaries.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course delegates will be able to:
- Take a history of symptoms such as abnormal bleeding
- Describe the pelvic floor anatomy and physiology
- Recognise the symptoms of and diagnose a prolapse
- Discuss the treatments options available for dealing with a prolapse
- Discuss the range of Pessaries available
- Remove and insert a Pessary in a model pelvis.
- Assess to detect complications and their management
- Understand when patients should be referred for further assessment.
- Discuss pessaries for stress incontinence with a Specialist Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Course Duration
2 hours
Trainer/Facilitator
Dr Kapilmeet Kaur and Dr Shivani Batra, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecologists with special interest in Urogynaecology, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Felicity Nicholson, Specialist Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
Date/Time/Venue
To be confirmed. Please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.
Cost
This session is free of charge for those working in Stockport General Practices.
Booking Process/Additional Information
Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or 07393 798115.