Course Summary
Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will learn how to evaluate and treat clients with urological disorders as well as gain invaluable tools to start bladder programs at their facility. The course will start by providing a comprehensive review of the anatomy and physiology as it relates to micturition control. This will provide a solid foundation for understanding why and how to treat clients with incontinence using a holistic approach. After learning evidence based treatments for all forms of incontinence, attendees will participate in a hands on lab learning skills including but not limited to: intermittent catheterization for male and female, male external catheter management and urostomy management.
Bundled Discount
Bowel and Bladder management go together which is why we always offer courses on both topics one day after the other. To receive a bundled discount and learn about both topics, register for both classes by clicking here!
Single Registrant - $299
E-mail us for Group Rates - admin@appletreeceu.com
Requests for Accommodations -
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact AppleTree CEU at least two weeks prior to the course so accommodations can be made.
Objectives
- Define and distinguish the 5 types of urinary incontinence.
- Describe at least 1 non-pharmacological treatment intervention for each type of incontinence.
- Describe at least 3 adaptive tools or assistive technology to increase independence with bladder management and appropriate use of each.
- Name the three categories of urinary catheters and verbalize clinical reasoning for selecting each type.
Credit Info
Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: AppleTree CEU is an AOTA approved provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00382. This live in-person course is offered at 6.50 CEUs (Beginner level, Category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Registered Nurses & Licensed Vocational Nurses: AppleTree CEU, LLC is pending approval through the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
Disclosures – Mr. Despommier has no financial relationships to disclose. The nurse planner is a paid speaker for Convatec. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Brochure
Schedule
If you would like to host a private course, please contact us!
7:30 am Registration
8:00-8:30 Bladder Management
- Statistics
- Impact on daily life
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Therapy role
8:30-9:00 Anatomy and physiology
- Micturition control
- Male and female bladder
- Pelvic floor
9:00-11:00 Urinary Incontinence
- Causes of incontinence
- Types of incontinence
10:00-10:15 Break
- Treatment interventions
- Surgical management
11:00-12:00 Bladder Cancer
- Statistics
- Staging
- Indiana pouch
- Ileal conduit
- Neobladder
- Treatment Interventions
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Urinary catheters
- Indwelling
- Condom
- Intermittent
- Adaptive tools
- Documentation and goals
- Reimbursement guidelines
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-4:00 Case studies and Lab (hands-on lab only for live-in person)
- Intermittent catheterization
- Condom catheter management
- Urostomy procedure
Course Completion Requirements
Certificates are provided upon successful completion of the course and evaluation form.
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Bladder Management Individual Registrant