Course catalogue

Foundations of Continence Care  This event is for early career professionals or anyone wanting to build their knowledge in continence management.

If you were unable to attend the professional development this year, you are able to purchase and watch the recordings here.

As Australia’s premier multidisciplinary meeting for health professionals specialising in bladder, bowel and pelvic health, the national conference offers an extensive program of sessions, workshops and networking opportunities, bringing together key decision-makers and leading experts to share the latest advances in incontinence research and practice.

As Australia’s premier multidisciplinary meeting for health professionals specialising in bladder, bowel and pelvic health, the national conference offers an extensive program of sessions, workshops and networking opportunities, bringing together key decision-makers and leading experts to share the latest advances in incontinence research and practice.

This course supports the understanding and application of the Continence Resources for Aged Care.  It is a 7 module course and has been developed primarily for: Community-based aged care and disability support workers, Residential aged care support workers Enrolled Nurses Registered Nurses moving into the sector The 7 modules will cover:  Introducing the Continence Resources for Aged Care Screening for Incontinence Three-day Bladder Charting Seven-day Bowel ...

This module contains the topics: About the anal sphincter muscles Injuries Treatment Long-term impacts Jill’s story By the end of this module, you should be able to:  describe the role of the anal sphincter in maintaining continence list causes of anal sphincter injuries describe the impact of anal sphincter injuries on continence discuss treatment methods for anal sphincter injuries.

Webinar available 2nd September 2025 - 2nd December 2025 Constipation is one of the most common presentations in paediatrics, yet it remains frequently under-recognised and under-treated. Dr Lexi Frydenberg will offer a practical, evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of functional constipation in children. Participants will learn to make a confident clinical diagnosis, appreciate the reasons symptoms are often under-reported, and develop skills in initiating, titrating, ...

Physiotherapy Special Interest Group Webinar, 23rd October 2024Better Bowel Outcomes - Not Just Talking StoolsOnly those who registered to attend the webinar have access to this recording

This is a two (2) part blended course on indwelling catheterisation procedures (IDC), preparation and practice for both urethral and suprapubic catheterisation. Catheterisation in Practice, covering anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract and indications and contraindications for catheterisation  Catheterisation equipment Catheterisation preparation and procedure Catheterisation complications and troubleshooting For more information on this course, or to...

General Practitioners play a pivotal role in helping those with, or at risk of developing incontinence, manage the condition and improve their quality of life. This course provides GPs with the skills and knowledge to identify patients with or at risk of developing incontinence and assess and manage continence issues.

Continence Care for th Older Personhas been developed for Nurses and comprises a selection of intermediate modules specifically relevant to providing continence care to older people. Once you have purchased this program, please email education@continence.org.au with your elective choices. NOTE: If you are a member contact education@continence.org.au to access the discount code.

This module contains the topics: Understanding dementia Dementia and incontinence Assessing and managing incontinence in people living with dementia By the end of this module, you should be able to:  Define dementia and the subtypes of dementia Describe the six cognitive domains affected by dementia Explain how dementia may impact a person’s ability to maintain continence and what types of incontinence they may experience Describe the impact of medications for the management of ...

This 10 module course presents the essential core theories of continence. It should be completed before undertaking Aspects of Continence Care. It has been developed primarily for: Community-based aged care and disability support workers, Residential aged care support workers Enrolled Nurses Registered Nurses moving into the sector The 10 modules will cover: Let's start talking about Incontinence Understanding the Urinary System The Micturition Process The Lower ...

This module contains the topics: Introduction to the Bowel What is faecal incontinence? How is faecal incontinence assessed? Treatment, management and prevention of faecal incontinence By the end of this module, you should be able to:  describe how bowel motility occurs and how continence is achieved define faecal incontinence and describe the different types of faecal incontinence    describe how constipation and diarrhoea contribute to faecal incontinence list the causes of ...

Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is a vital component for management for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. This presentation will apply FITT-VP principles to PFMT. FITT-VP is a principle used to guide exercise prescription, focusing on Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume, and Progression of workouts. It helps individuals create effective and safe exercise programs tailored to their fitness goals and abilities broken down ...

Autistic children and young people do not necessarily have difficulties with toilet training or continence, but if they do and these are not addressed, continence difficulties may affect all areas of life and lead to secondary problems and co-occurring conditions. This webinar is tailored to health professionals who are involved with continence management who may have clients or patients with autism or would like to know more about how to support autistic children and their families. It is ...

Introduction to Continence Care has been developed for Care Workers, Enrolled and Registered Nurses who are interested in moving into continence care. It is made up of:Essentials of Continence CareApects of Continence CareOnce you have purchased this program, please email education@continence.org.au with your elective choices.NOTE: If you are a member contact education@continence.org.au to access the discount code.

This module contains the topics: About male incontinence Anatomy and physiology Continence assessment and management By the end of this module, you should be able to:  list types of incontinence affecting males describe post-micturition incontinence and its management state factors which can contribute to incontinence in males describe how changes to the prostate can impact continence list management options for managing incontinence in males explain the circumstances in ...

My Continence Care Residential (Non-clinical) is a professional development module designed for people providing continence care in residential aged care. The module covers key elements of person-centred continence care.

Paediatric Continence has been developed has been developed for continence health professionals who work with, or wish to work with, children. Consisting of 8 compulsory modules, you will cover: Introduction to paediatric continence  Daytime continence Bowel dysfunction Nocturnal enuresis Transitional care Neurological and anatomical causes of incontinence Psychological conditions associated with paediatric incontinence Supporting toilet training Once you have completed your ...

Introduction to Paediatric Continence is the Core module of the paediatric continence course. This is a pre-requisite for all other modules in this program, providing a solid foundation to start your learning. In this module you will learn about: Anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract Development of continence Bladder and bowel dysfunction

Assessment and management of daytime lower urinary tract dysfunction is the first of seven electives in the Paediatric Continence course. This module will cover: initial assessment of daytime LUT dysfunction further assessment of daytime LUT function advanced assessment of daytime LUT function urotherapy NOTE: You must complete the core unit, Introduction to Paediatric Continence before undertaking any of the electives.You will be able to enrol in this module, however will not be ...

Assessment and management of bowel dysfunction is the second of seven electives in the Paediatric Continence course. This module will cover: history taking examination, bowel diary and tests treatment options NOTE: You must complete the core unit, Introduction to Paediatric Continence before undertaking any of the electives. You will be able to enrol in this module, however will not be granted access until the core module is completed.