Rehabilitation of the Active Female and the Pelvic Floor

Module aim:

This micro-credential will provide learners with advanced practically applicable skills to rehabilitate the dysfunctional female pelvic floor within the context of the whole body, and across a variety of sports and exercise types. Skills on how to support, maintain and adapt exercise in active females with dysfunctional pelvic floor will be taught. Sound rehabilitation principles that prevents pelvic floor dysfunction will also be discussed. This module will tailor content inclusive of all active females; from recreational to elite athletes and will include evidence-based content throughout.

Who should apply?

This module is suitable for any healthcare professional or sports practitioner who works with active women. Suitable professions include: physiotherapists, athletic therapists, public health nurses, practice nurses and other specialist nurses or midwives, general practitioners, sport and exercise medicine physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic development coaches, exercise physiologists, Pilates instructors and coaches. Applications from international learners are also welcomed.

Learning outcomes:

Outline how sport and exercise affects the female pelvic floor in the active female.
Outline the principles of clinical assessment
Explain the principles of pelvic floor dysfunction rehabilitation in the active female.
Using biopsychosocial principles, critique the significance of mindset within rehabilitation of the active female’s pelvic floor.

Online delivery:

This module will be 100% delivered online and is designed for those wanting to engage in education while working full-time. There will be a three hour per week commitment for 12 weeks with a mix of live classes, tutorials and online content. Learners should also allow for additional time for independent tasks and assignments.

Learners will be assessed via continuous assessment (e.g. through assignments and projects but not through a written exam).

All registered learners will have access to DCUs eLibrary and DCU’s student portal, Loop.

Entry requirements:

Candidates will be expected to hold a primary Level 8 award (NFQ or equivalent) in an area of sport, healthcare profession, or health sciences or cognate area (e.g. athletic therapy, physiotherapy, sports science, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, coaching, nursing etc.). In line with DCU policy, students who do not have the appropriate level of academic attainment for direct entry may apply for access via the Recognition of Prior Learning process (RPL). All RPL applicants will be invited to interview and be required to demonstrate that their learning is comparable in terms of academic level training and assessment.

Please Note: Applicants may not apply to take more than 30 credits of micro-credentials.

Module information:

Commencing: January 2025, NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS credits

Module code: TRE1017

Cost: €1250

The University does not refund application or registration fees for professional development courses, however, students can defer their registration to the next available sitting, except in the case of micro-credential courses where there is no availability for a deferred entry.

How to apply:

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