Overview

This module enables you to reflect on, analyse and apply recent advances, knowledge and current physiotherapy practice applicable to pelvic floor, bladder and bowel rehabilitation for physiotherapists in a clinical setting.

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

Critically evaluate, determine and implement appropriate physiotherapy management to develop clinical practice related to continence care and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Apply advanced skills related to the subjective and objective assessment and examination of the patient.
Utilise advanced knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to determine the appropriate physiotherapy management for pelvic floor, bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Synthesise knowledge and critically reflect on evidence based physiotherapy practice, applying this to advancing clinical practice in pelvic floor, bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Appraise the role of other healthcare professionals involved in continence care and pelvic floor dysfunction in a variety of healthcare settings.
Critically reflect and appraise current practice utilising effective written, verbal communication, teaching skills and the use of information technology.

Entry requirements

Students should:

Hold a relevant professional qualification normally at Bachelors degree level (Ordinary or Honours) or equivalent
Be a physiotherapist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) if you are intending to undertake the practice module
Normally have two years post qualification experience
Normally be working in the field of women's health and / or continence care
Have access to appropriate clinical practice

English language requirements

You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) if English is not your first language.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

Learning and assessment

An introductory lecture will draw together elements of theory which you can apply to clinical practice.

Small group discussions, tutorials and practical workshops will be used to enhance theoretical work and develop advanced clinical skills. You will undertake 15 hours of clinical practice in preparation for your clinical assessment; you will have a named clinical mentor.

You will keep a reflective practice diary and be encouraged to use 'Pebble Pad' as a means of undertaking reflection on practice and a case study. The directed study will include preparation for the clinical examinations and writing up of a critical evidence based case study.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee

10 credits: £598
20 credits: £1,194
30 credits: £1,794
40 credits: £2,388
Dissertation modules (if applicable): £2,584

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

Health Education England may fund some health courses/modules at the University of Bradford for healthcare staff providing NHS services working within West Yorkshire and Harrogate, against organisational training priorities identified through the organisations training needs analysis.

You are therefore advised to contact the SSPRD Signatory within your organisation regarding their organisational training priorities.

See our fees and financial support section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.

Continence Practice for Physiotherapists