Assessment and Management -BEYOND the Pelvic Floor!


What will I learn in level 2?


Now that you've got some experience working with children with bowel and bladder issues do you feel like you have more questions than answers? I did which is why I created this course.


For a complete list of the course objectives click on the preview below.

Searching for answers?


  • What about motility?
  • How slow is slow transit?
  • How do I stop the "Constipation Carousel" of constant clean outs and continued encopresis?
  • How can I titrate medications safely?
  • How can I help kiddos with imperforate anus and post op Hirschsprung pull through surgeries?
  • Can I safely do rectal balloon training in children?
  • What about the rest of their body NOT just the pelvic floor?
  • How does the diastasis affect the bowel function?
  • How can I help the reactive and anticipatory core muscles as it related to the ribs?
  • How can I connect the child from the top to the bottom?



What will I learn in level 2?

Now that you've got some experience working with children with bowel and bladder issues do you feel like you have more questions than answers? I did which is why I created this course.


  • What about motility?
  • How slow is slow transit?
  • How do I stop the "Constipation Carousel" of constant clean outs and continued encopresis?
  • How can I titrate medications safely?
  • How can I help kiddos with imperforate anus and post op Hirschsprung pull through surgeries?
  • Can I safely do rectal balloon training in children?
  • What about the rest of their body NOT just the pelvic floor?
  • How does the diastasis affect the bowel function?
  • How can I help the reactive and anticipatory core muscles as it related to the ribs?
  • How can I connect the child from the top to the bottom?

For a complete list of the course objectives click on the preview below.


Course Curriculum

  Introduction
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  Anatomy and Physiology of the GI System
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  Diaphragm and Pelvic Floor Development
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  Nerve and Blood Supply to the Gastrointestinal System
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  The Brain Gut Axis
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  Normal Bowel Function
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  Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
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  Constipation Management in Children
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  Manual Treatment for Bowel
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  Anorectal Malformations & QoL Tests & Measures
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  Pediatric Diagnostic Testing for Bowel Disorders
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  Treatment Techniques and Progressions
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  Anorectal Exam and Rectal Balloon Training
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  Case Studies
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  Summary
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When is the course available?

Now!

How many hours is the course?

The course includes 11 hours of continuing education broken up into bite sized modules.

How long does it take to finish the course?

How long the course takes is up to you - you can go at your own pace and your own convenience.

What is included in the course?

See the Course Curriculum for a detailed course outline.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have lifetime access to the course.

Will I get CCU/CEU credit?

In the course curriculum I have a free preview of the CCU/CEU fact sheet.

Will I get access to the full course all at once?

Yes.

What do I do if I need help?

If you need help with something related to the course, please email [email protected]

You also have opportunities to provide your feedback and comments as you go.

Thanks!


Instructional Level

This is an intermediate level course.

Course Prerequisite

This course is available to pediatric and pelvic health therapists or practitioners interested in expanding their practice. It is recommended to take Pediatric Bowel and Bladder Disorders (Peds 1) (or acceptable equivalent) as a prerequisite. Participants should have a basic knowledge of biofeedback and pelvic floor muscle anatomy.

This course is appropriate for physical therapists, occupational therapists, pediatric nurse practitioners and medical doctors and other health care professionals interested in expanding their practice in pediatric bowel and bladder disorders.

Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. Physical/occupational therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.


Here's what people are saying about this course!



"I found this course very beneficial and exceeded my expectations for an online experience."


"Dawn’s extensive knowledge and clinical experience as well as her ability to educate adults and children."


"This course was great. This was my first remote course and I learned just as much as I would have normally. It was actually very nice to not have to travel and be within my own home. Thank you for making it an option! I’d love to see more remote courses in the future!"


"This course was excellent!!! The instructor, the presentation, the handouts, the supplemental education was so very organized, easy to follow, immediate applicable and thought provoking. All of this made a great course!! Thank you!"


"Dawn is warm and kind and such an authority on this subject, really wonderful course. Thank you!"


"Dawn was incredible and despite the alternative learning format, I had a great experience and immense benefit from taking this course!"


"One of the best courses I’ve ever taken. Good amount of material and able to communicate it effectively. I was able to apply techniques immediately on my first day back to work."

Here's what people are saying about this course!


"I found this course very beneficial and exceeded my expectations for an online experience."


"Dawn’s extensive knowledge and clinical experience as well as her ability to educate adults and children."


"This course was great. This was my first remote course and I learned just as much as I would have normally. It was actually very nice to not have to travel and be within my own home. Thank you for making it an option! I’d love to see more remote courses in the future!"


"This course was excellent!!! The instructor, the presentation, the handouts, the supplemental education was so very organized, easy to follow, immediate applicable and thought provoking. All of this made a great course!! Thank you!"


"Dawn is warm and kind and such an authority on this subject, really wonderful course. Thank you!"


"Dawn was incredible and despite the alternative learning format, I had a great experience and immense benefit from taking this course!"


"One of the best courses I’ve ever taken. Good amount of material and able to communicate it effectively. I was able to apply techniques immediately on my first day back to work."

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Hi I'm Dawn Sandalcidi


Dawn is a trailblazer in the field of Pediatric Pelvic Floor dysfunction. She is a national and international speaker in the field, and she has learned so much from sharing experiences with her colleagues around the globe.

She LOVES seeing patients which she has done now for 38 years and she sees no sign of retirement in her future!

She is also a mentor for newly trained therapists to help them navigate this new and amazing world of pediatric pelvic health.