Women's Health Physiotherapy Training
Level 1 Training
Introductory
Course Outline
NOTE re ENROLMENT
Due to contractual requirements between WHTA and APA, Australian and New Zealand physiotherapists must enrol via the Australian Physiotherapy Association
WHTA hopes to have direct access via WHTA for overseas clinicians by August 2025
Step 1: Introductory Women's Health
5 x pre-recorded lectures available on demand
Duration: 6hrs Lectures + 30min for MCQ
LECTURE TOPICS
IWH1.1 Introduction to Women's Health, Biological Sex and Gender
IWH1.2 Anatomy Part 1: The Female Pelvic Organs and Pelvic Floor
IWH1.3 Anatomy Part 2: The Female Reproductive Tract and Menstrual Cycle
IWH1.4 Understanding Human Pregnancy: Normal and High-Risk Pregnancy
IWH1.5 Understanding Labour and Birth
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COURSE FEE
note: the course fee is set and collected by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, however WHTA does offer it's members a partical cashback on this fee (see below)
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APA Member - $175* Non APA Member - $249*
ENROLMENT
Australian & NZ physiotherapists must enrol via the APA website and will get immediate access.
Overseas therapists access coming soon directly via WHTA
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TWO STREAMS
Women's Life Stages - Part A
9 x pre-recorded lectures available on demand
Duration: 12hrs Lectures + 60min for MCQ
Pre-Requisite: Introductory Women's Health online modules
LECTURE TOPICS
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WLS1.1 Exercise in Low-Risk Pregnancy
WLS1.2 LBP & PGP in Pregnancy
WLS1.3 Other Pregnancy Conditions
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WLS1.4 Early Postpartum Care
WLS1.5 The Lactating Breast
WLS1.6 Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA)
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WLS1.7 Stages of Reproductive Aging
WLS1.8 Breast Cancer
WLS1.9 Gynaecological Cancer
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COURSE FEE (set and collected by the APA)
APA Member - $280*
Non APA Member - $398*
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*cashback rebate available to WHTA members
- click here for more information.
ENROLMENT
Women's Pelvic Health - Part A
6 x pre-recorded lectures available on demand
Duration: 9hrs Lectures + 30min for MCQ
Pre-Requisite: Introductory Women's Health online modules
LECTURE TOPICS
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ANATOMY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
WPH1.1 Urinary and Digestive System
WPH1.2 Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction & Prolapse
WPH1.3 Urinary and Bowel Disorders
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CLINICAL SKILLS
WPH1.4 Screening for PF Dysfunction
WPH1.5 Assessment: PFM, Bladder and Bowel
WPH1.6 Treatment: PFMT and Lifestyle Advice
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COURSE FEE (set and collected by the APA)
APA Member - $210*
Non APA Member - $298*
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*cashback rebate available to WHTA members
- click here for more information.
ENROLMENT
Women's Life Stages - Part B
1 Day Classroom / Face-to-Face Course
COURSE CONTENT
A one-day practical skills course covering introductory screening, clinical reasoning and treatment planning of a range of pregnancy and early postpartum related cases studies
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Clinical Skills included (but not limited to) in the course:
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Assessment and Treatment of Pelvic Girdle Pain
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Assessment and Treatment of DRAM
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Assessment and Management of Varicosities in Pregnancy
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Screening for Red-Flags in Pregnancy / Early PP
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Early Management and Advice following OASI
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Early Management and Advice re PP Urinary Retention
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Early Management and Advice on Inflammatory Breast conditions related to Breastfeeding​​
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COURSE FEE
APA WMPH Group Early Bird: $508
APA Member Early Bird: $568
non-APA Member Early Bird: $809
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Instructions for Enrolment via APA
TYPE OF PD: Courses and Workshops
NATIONAL GROUP: Women's Mens and Pelvic Health
in results look for
Women's Pelvic Health - Level 1 Part B (face-to-face)
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if link doesn't work go to:https://australian.physio/pd/pd-search
Women's Pelvic Health - Part B
1 Day Classroom / Face-to-Face Course
COURSE CONTENT
A one-day practical skills course covering introductory screening, clinical reasoning and treatment planning of a range of women's pelvic health case studies.
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Clinical Skills included in the course:
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Patient screening via Australian PF Questionnaire
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TA-RTUS Assessment of PFM Function
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TA-TRUS assessment of Post Void Residual
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Anoperineal Visual Assessment
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Bladder Diary Analysis
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*note: there are no internal examinations in level 1.
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COURSE FEE
APA WMPH Group Early Bird: $508
APA Member Early Bird: $568
non-APA Member Early Bird: $809
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Instructions for Enrolment via APA
TYPE OF PD: Courses and Workshops
NATIONAL GROUP: Women's Mens and Pelvic Health
in results look for
Women's Pelvic Health - Level 1 Part B (face-to-face)
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if link doesn't work go to:https://australian.physio/pd/pd-search