An Introduction to Pelvic Health Rehab - Phoenix Fall 2025

Registration

PT/OT Licensed Professionals: $625     
Students PT/OT: $525 (Use code PelvicStudent at checkout).

Requirements / Course Format

This course is made up of an online, asynchronous webinar material followed by two days of in-person didactics. Participants must complete the online material prior to the in-person didactic portion on October 24-25, 2025. Upon registration, participants will gain access to the online material through your Student Dashboard.

Participants must pass with at least an 80% on the post-test and email the certificate of completion to Julie Peterson at juliepeterson@creighton.edu.

Please note: This continuing education course includes extensive lab work and all participants should come prepared to participate as both the clinician and the patient.

Additional schedule details below.

Accommodations Nearby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown North
10 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 222-1111

Tru by Hilton Phoenix Midtown
3150 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3150

Hampton Inn Phoenix-Midtown-Downtown Area
160 W Catalina Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 200-0990

Facilitator

Julie Peterson, PT, DPT, EdD, WCS, BCB-PMD, FNAP
Dr. Peterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University.  She has been working with patients with pelvic floor dysfunctions, including bowel and bladder dysfunctions for over 24 years.  Dr. Peterson developed the Women’s Health Residency Program at Creighton University and is now a mentor in the Program. She previously served as the Director of PT Residency Programs at Creighton, but now is the Director of Clinical Operations for the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, overseeing the faculty therapy practice in Omaha, NE. She is also the Director of Simulation-Based Learning for the University. Dr. Peterson’s research interests include residency education, clinical reasoning, pelvic health, and competency-based education.

Objectives

During and upon completion of this course the student will engage in activities that lead to the following behaviors and learning experiences:

i. Describe the urogenital system in a normal functioning adult.

ii. Identify common bladder and pelvic floor pathologies occurring in the women’s health patient.

iii. Screen patient’s dietary and toileting habits and identify common medical interventions for management of bladder dysfunctions.

iv. Perform an internal pelvic floor examination on a women’s health patient.

v. Apply biofeedback and electrical stimulation techniques for pelvic floor dysfunctions.

vi. Discuss common bladder tests and measures for identifying pathology.

vii. Apply physical therapy treatment interventions for bladder and pelvic floor.

viii. Discuss documentation and payment issues specific to the women’s health patient.

Schedule

Times listed are in Mountain Time (MT).

Asynchronous/Online: Webinar (7.5 hours)
*Please see Requirements section above.
Pelvic Floor Anatomy

Bladder and Bowel Physiology

Introduction to Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions

Medical Management of Urologic Conditions

Marketing/Documentation/Reimbursement

Case Studies

Ultrasound imaging

Overview of PFM evaluation

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In-Person: Day 1 (5 hours)

Creighton University Health Sciences Campus - Phoenix
Friday, October 24, 2025

12:30 pm         
Registration

1 pm
Welcome and Introduction

1:30 pm
Review of Pelvic Floor Anatomy / Pelvic Floor Evaluation

3 pm
Lab 1: PF Evaluation - External Observation and Palpation

4 pm
PF Evaluation continued - Internal Assessment, MMT, Laycock PERF, Pelvic Clock, and Muscle Identification / Mapping

5 pm  
Lab 2: PF Internal Evaluation (Muscle Mapping, MMT, Laycock PERF)

6 pm
Adjournment

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In-Person: Day 2 (8.5 hours)

Creighton University Health Sciences Campus - Phoenix
Saturday, October 25, 2025

8 am
Pelvic Health Subjective Questioning

8:30 am
Lab 3: Subjective Questioning

9 am
Stress Urinary Incontinence Evaluation and Treatment Interventions including sEMG and Electrical Stimulation

10 am
Lab 4: Biofeedback and Electrical Stimulation

11 am
Lab 5: Bladder Retraining (Urge Urinary Incontinence, OAB and Bladder Retraining/Behavioral Health)

Noon
Lunch and Clinical Reasoning Theatre

1 pm
The Core:  Assessing for Abdominal Wall Dysfunction, Breathing and Putting It All Together

1:30 pm
Lab 6: The Core

2 pm
Signs to Look for High Tone Dysfunction...Contraindications

2:30 pm
Lab 7:  Final PFM Examination and Treatment Prescription

4 pm
Questions / Resources

5 pm
Adjournment

Provided By

• Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
• Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education

Accreditation Statement 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education. Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is 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.

Cancellation

A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations received later than 72 hours prior to the course.