The Pelvic Floor: Assessment, Function, and Treatment Strategies (CNE)
This course helps nurses understand pelvic floor health as a whole-person clinical issue that may affect bladder function, bowel function, pelvic pain, sexual wellbeing, pelvic pressure, posture, movement confidence, postnatal recovery, work, relationships, sleep, and quality of life. Learners explore how pelvic floor symptoms may be connected to breath, core function, abdominal pressure, constipation, pain, trauma history, pregnancy or birth history, movement habits, and patient confidence. The course does not aim to turn every nurse into a pelvic floor specialist or authorise internal assessment, manual therapy, or exercise prescription outside scope. Instead, it gives nurses a practical framework for opening sensitive conversations respectfully, recognising symptom patterns, screening for red flags, documenting clearly, supporting education within scope, and coordinating care with suitably qualified pelvic health, medical, continence, maternity, pain, mental health, or safeguarding services. Recognise how pelvic floor health may relate to bladder, bowel, pain, sexual wellbeing, pelvic pressure, postnatal recovery, movement, and quality of life. Understand the pelvis, sacroiliac region, pelvic floor, breath, core coordination, abdominal pressure, posture, hips, spine, and whole-body biomechanics. Use permission, privacy, explanation, non-shaming language, consent, trauma-informed care, red-flag screening, and referral judgement. Apply scope-safe education around relaxation, coordination, strengthening principles, bowel and bladder support, lifestyle factors, documentation, and referral. The learning pathway moves from pelvic health awareness into anatomy, function, sensitive communication, safety screening, education, referral, and case-based integration. Important scope note: Nursing scope varies by country, region, register, employer policy, job role, training, competence, consent requirements, supervision arrangements, and indemnity or insurance. Some nurses may be authorised to provide selected pelvic health education, screening, continence support, postnatal guidance, or exercise reinforcement in specific settings. Others may not. Learners must follow the requirements that apply to their own professional role and location. This course is suitable for nurses working in primary care, women's health, maternity, postnatal care, rehabilitation, continence care, pain management, sexual health, community care, wellness, supportive care, and interdisciplinary settings. It is especially relevant for nurses who want to ask better pelvic health questions, reduce shame, recognise when symptoms require review, and support patients toward timely, appropriate care. Sonja Forster is a dedicated physiotherapist and certified yoga teacher with a focus on core and pelvic floor dysfunction and rehabilitation. Hailing from Munich, Germany, Sonja completed her studies and began her practice in physiotherapy. She currently operates a private practice, where she specialises in treating clients with orthopedic pain as well as core and pelvic floor dysfunctions. In her pursuit of enhancing women's health, Sonja has devoted significant time and effort to preventive care. With a strong commitment to this sector, she continually expands her knowledge and expertise in order to provide comprehensive and effective treatments. Her compassionate approach and depth of experience help clients address orthopedic issues, pelvic floor concerns, and women's health needs with confidence and support. In support of improving patient care, this course has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Neil Asher. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.Course Description
What You Will Learn
Pelvic Floor Relevance
Anatomy and Function
Communication and Safety
Support and Care Coordination
Course Pathway
Who This Course Is For
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