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Introductory Pelvic Health Care for Trans and Gender Diverse People

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Introductory Pelvic Health Care for Trans and Gender Diverse People

Introductory Pelvic Health Care for Trans and Gender Diverse People

CA$179.00
This course includes
4:31:40 of Course Material (View)
Lifetime access after purchase
Certificate of completion
This course was recorded in October 2022

Overview

As our social landscape changes, more people are feeling empowered and supported to live in a way that is congruent with their gender identity. Many of us as health care providers may not have had exposure or training on offering affirming care to gender-diverse and trans folk. We, in our profession as pelvic physiotherapists, all want to provide the people we care for with a secure and supportive environment.

This online course will focus on specifics for providing care to trans and gender-diverse people. It offers a safe space in which questions and discussions are welcomed.

Topics covered will include: terms and language, an overview of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) standards of care, the basics of hormone therapy, physiotherapy care pre and post-operatively as well as specific considerations for such things as binding and tucking.

This course is taught by Céleste Corkery and brought to you by Pelvic Health Solutions.

 

Learning Objectives

In this online course, you will:

  1. Acquire verbal and written language that is inclusive and gender-affirming
  2. Feel comfortable and competent with pelvic physiotherapy assessment of gender-diverse and trans people
  3. Understand the various surgical options available and provide support for preparation and post-operative healing
  4. Familiarize yourself with the WPATH standards of care
  5. Acquire an arsenal of resources and a network of healthcare workers looking to improve the care provided to this community

 

Audience

This online course is designed for pelvic health physiotherapists.

 

Prerequisites

We strongly recommend completion of the Pelvic Health Solutions Level 1 course which includes internal palpation based on the skills taught during this course. If registering for this course without completing level 1, the skills taught must only be used within your scope of practice.

The instructors
Céleste Corkery

Céleste earned her Physiotherapy degree from the University of Ottawa in 2008, graduating with honours. Attending the Pelvic Health Solutions series has ignited a desire to educate and advocate on issues related to pelvic floor dysfunctions. She believes in patient-centered care and her focus is on empowering her patients through positive experiences.

Céleste is working as a member of the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAPMI). In her time with TAPMI, she has played an integral part in developing the pelvic pain clinic. She has also been involved in creating a role for pelvic physiotherapy in the care team for people undergoing vaginoplasty surgery. She is passionate about advancing her knowledge base and expertise through continuing education which has led her to pursue her MBA at the Rotman School of Management. She is currently in the role of clinical manager for the TAPMI program.


Pelvic Health Solutions

Pelvic Health Solutions (PHS) is an evidence-based teaching company that aims to educate and empower physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, and everyday people about pelvic health.

PHS was founded in 2010 out of the need to develop pelvic health resources in Ontario at a time when it was an under-serviced health concern. PHS provides continuing education courses, mentoring, and clinical resources for a variety of practitioners with the goal of equipping them to deliver evidence-based, biopsychosocial assessment and treatment of pelvic health problems in our province and abroad.

Our company also exists as a way to connect people experiencing pelvic health concerns to pelvic health physiotherapists in their area. PHS has ultimately blossomed into a community of curious people who are committed to providing hope and healing to those who suffer from pelvic health issues.

Course Material included in this course
  • Section 1: Introduction
  • Terminology
  • LGBTQI2S+ History
  • Trans and Non-Binary People Through History
  • Research
  • Trans Pulse Project
  • Questions
  • Reflections
  • Section 1 Feedback
  • Section 2: Binding, Packing and Tucking
  • Objectives
  • Binding
  • Packing
  • Tucking
  • Questions
  • Section 2 Feedback
  • Section 3: Vaginoplasty
  • Objectives
  • Types of Surgeries
  • Pre-Operative Pelvic Physiotherapy
  • Post-Operative Pelvic Physiotherapy
  • Complications
  • Questions
  • Section 3 Feedback
  • Section 4: Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty
  • Objective
  • Metoidioplasty
  • Phalloplasty
  • Outcomes
  • Pre-Operative Pelvic Physiotherapy
  • Post-Operative Pelvic Physiotherapy
  • Complications
  • Section 4 Feedback
  • Section 5: Top Surgeries
  • Objectives
  • Chest Maculinization
  • Outcomes
  • Pre-Operative Pelvic Physiotherapy
  • Post-Operative Physiotherapy
  • Chest Feminization
  • Outcomes
  • Pre-Operative Pelvic Physiotherapy
  • Post-Operative Physiotherapy
  • Other Surgeries
  • Outcomes
  • Section 5 Feedback
  • Section 6: Sexuality
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Outcomes
  • Considerations for Physiotherapy
  • Other Considerations
  • Questions
  • Section 6 Feedback
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