Certificate Program
Adult Bladder Control and Urinary Incontinence
Improve overall rehabilitation outcomes by providing therapeutic and behavioral interventions to improve bladder control problems in adult patients.
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About this Certificate Program
Bladder control problems, including urinary incontinence (UI) negatively impact quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes. This certificate in Bladder Control and Urinary Incontinence prepares physical and occupational therapists to identify, evaluate, and treat lower urinary tract symptoms of UI and other bladder control problems in adult patients. Therapists who successfully complete this 6-course program will enhance quality of care and improve overall rehabilitation outcomes by advancing clinical decision-making and skill in providing therapeutic and behavioral interventions, to improve UI and other bladder control problems in their adult patients.
Target audience
Rehabilitation clinicians (PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs) practicing in any rehabilitation setting and of all backgrounds and levels of experience who provide care for adults with bladder control problems will benefit from this focused training.
Goals & objectives
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Strengthen and add value to your practice by addressing UI and bladder control problems in aging adults in all settings.
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Demonstrate clinical competence and confidence in identifying, evaluating, and treating symptoms of urinary incontinence and other bladder control problems in aging adult patients.
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Integrate the understanding of bladder control and the application of the neuromotor relationship between the bladder and the pelvic floor muscles into care pathways of adults with both orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses.
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Practice and apply strategies for treatment of UI and bladder control into the paradigm of rehabilitation treatment for all adult patients.
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Improve rehabilitation outcomes through building a strong understanding and skill in addressing urinary incontinence and other lower urinary tract symptoms.
What’s included in the Certificate Program
Accredited Online Courses*
10 hours of online video lectures and patient demonstrations.
Interactive Learning Assessments
Case-based quizzes to evaluate and improve clinical reasoning.
HEP and Patient Education
HEP and patient education resources to use with your patients.
Certificate Program overview
Section 1
Bladder Control Basics 6 ItemsTest Requirements Text And Links
Bladder Control Basics: Adult and Geriatric Course
Chapter 1: Bladder Control Basics
The first chapter in this course explains the physiology of normal bladder control. Participants will also learn the changes that occur in bladder physiology as a result of aging.
Chapter 2: What are Bladder Control Problems?
In Chapter Two, Dr. Neville describes the etiology of bladder control problems of urgency and incontinence.
Chapter 3: Who is Affected?
Who is affected by bladder control problems? Chapter Three discusses the epidemiology of bladder control problems, especially in relation to rehabilitation populations.
Chapter 4: What is the Impact of Bladder Control Problems on Function and Rehabilitation Outcomes?
In this chapter, participants will explore the impact of bladder control problems on rehabilitation outcomes.
Chapter 5: How Do I Identify Bladder Control Problems?
The final chapter in this course describes how to identify bladder control problems in adults and elders.
Skills Checklist File
ICIQ-UI Form File
Bladder Control Problems - Women Text And Links
Bladder Control Problems - Men Text And Links
Section 2
Bladder Control Evaluation and Treatment 6 ItemsBladder Control: Stress Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Course
Chapter 1: Scope of Bladder Control Problems
This chapter will discuss the scope of bladder control problems and introduce a standard outcome measure that can be used to identify them in adults.
Chapter 2: Stress Incontinence (Activity Related Incontinence)
This chapter will explain the etiology of stress urinary incontinence, and differentiate stress urinary incontinence from other forms of incontinence.
Chapter 3: Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor
This chapter will explain the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract and the pelvic floor.
Chapter 4: Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
This chapter will explain the exercise physiology of pelvic floor muscle training and its application to bladder control problems.
Chapter 5: Case Study
This chapter will describe a case study and outcomes of an elder woman experiencing stress UI.
Bladder Control Evaluation and Treatment: Urinary Urgency and Incontinence Course
Chapter 1: What is Overactive Bladder?
The first chapter of this course describes the etiology of bladder control problems of urgency incontinence.
Chapter 2: Bladder Behaviors
Bladder diaries help clinicians understand the bladder behaviors of patients with overactive bladder symptoms. In this chapter, Dr. Neville explains how to provide patient instructions for a bladder diary, as well as how to review and analyze the log.
Chapter 3: Fluid Management
In Chapter Three, Dr. Neville describes fluid management strategies for improving bladder control.
Chapter 4: Relationship Between the Bladder and Pelvic Floor
This chapter explains the neuromotor relationship between the bladder and the pelvic floor muscles.
Chapter 5: Behavioral Interventions to Improve Bladder Control and Awareness
In this chapter, participants will learn how to prescribe behavioral interventions for and teach strategies to inhibit urinary urgency.
Chapter 6: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
In this chapter, Dr. Neville outlines parameters and protocols for the use of electrical stimulation in the treatment of bladder control problems.
Chapter 7: Case Studies
This chapter presents a detailed case study of a real patient, focusing on symptom assessment and strategies for improving bladder control. Dr. Neville also demonstrates the placement of neuromuscular electrical stimulation electrodes and teaches correct potty posture.
Geriatric Bladder Control: Neurogenic Bladder and Emptying Dysfunctions Course
Chapter 1: Neurogenic Bladder and Incomplete Bladder Emptying
In this chapter, we will describe etiology and symptoms of incomplete emptying and neurogenic bladder. In addition, associated symptoms and negative sequelae of incomplete bladder emptying will be covered.
Chapter 2: Evaluation and Assessment of Incomplete Emptying
In this chapter, we will describe the evaluation and assessment of incomplete bladder emptying. This will include post-void residual measurement and the keeping of a bladder log.
Chapter 3: Interventions for Improving Bladder Emptying in Elders Symptoms of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
In this chapter, we will discuss how to implement interventions for improving bladder emptying in elders and cover symptoms of incomplete bladder emptying.
Chapter 4: Patient Demonstration and Q&A
This chapter will include an interview with a patient as well as a question and answer discussion section.
Parameters for NMES for Bladder Control File
Skills Checklist File
Bladder Diary File
Section 3
Working with Caregivers and Elders 3 ItemsBladder Control in Elders with Cognitive Impairments Course
Chapter 1: Unique Issues Surrounding Incontinence Care in Elders With Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
This chapter will include a summary of relationship between dementia and incontinence as well as unique issues relating to management of incontinence in elders with dementia and an assessment of incontinence.
Chapter 2: Unique Issues Surrounding Incontinence Care Part Two
This chapter will be a continuation of unique issues surrounding incontinence. The relationship between dementia and incontinence.
Chapter 3: Caregivers and Incontinence
This chapter will cover the impact of incontinence on caregivers and caregiver concerns relating to incontinence and bladder control. In addition, strategies to support caregivers and assessments of incontinence will be discussed.
Chapter 4: Assessments and Interventions
This chapter will cover assessment and intervention of bladder control, which can include environmental adaptions, bladder logs pelvic floor muscle exercises and electrical stimulation.
Chapter 5: Interventions
This chapter will cover interventions including pelvic floor exercises.
Chapter 6: Patient Interview and Treatment
This chapter will feature a discussion with a patient with incontinence.
Geriatric Bladder Control: Promoting a Culture of Bladder Control in Senior Living Environments Course
Chapter 1: Identify Urinary Incontinence
This chapter will cover identifying urinary incontinence and bladder control impairments in elderly adults in senior living environments, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Chapter 2: Barriers to Coordinated Care
This chapter will cover barriers to coordinated care and intervention for bladder control problems in senior living environments.
Chapter 3: Strategies for Promotion and Integration of a Culture of Bladder Control in Senior Living Environments
This chapter will cover strategies for promotion and integration of a culture of bladder control in senior living environments. These strategies include: staff education, ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration and a team approach to intervention.
Skills Checklist File
Section 4
Required Reading and Quiz 3 ItemsResource List and Required Reading File
Skills Checklist File
Quiz on Required Reading Quiz
Instructors
Cynthia E. Neville
PT, DPT, WCS
CEU approved
10
total hours*
of accredited coursework.
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