Pelvic Pain & Physiotherapy Workshop - Care for the Sexual Assault Patient

Pelvic Pain & Physiotherapy Workshop - Care for the Sexual Assault Patient is organized by University of Calgary - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development and will be held on Sep 21, 2018 at Advanced Technical Skills Simulation Laboratory, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The target audience for this medical event is Healthcare professionals working with sexual assault patients. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 2.75 credits. (Mainpro+Group Learning).

Credits :
MOC Section : 1 - 2.75 credits.

Course Overview :
This workshop provides an interactive approach to the patient with chronic pelvic pain, with particular focus and attention to the patient with a trauma history. With the use of pelvic models, participants will learn to conduct a pelvic pain assessment. This will include using principles of trauma-informed care to develop an approach to examination, assessment of the pelvic floor and the review of treatment modalities.

Course Objectives :
The intent of the workshop is for learners to :
• Define chronic pelvic pain and associated medical terminology (vulvodynia and dyspareunia).
• Explain causes of chronic pelvic pain and develop an approach to assess chronic pelvic pain.
• Complete a genital examination using the principles of trauma informed care.
• Identify pelvic anatomy and undertake a pelvic floor assessment.
• Discuss treatment options and modalities.
• Review how to assess and respond to psychological aspects of pelvic pain.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.