Vaginal Prolapse and Fitting Ring Pessaries - PM

11/10/24

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:

RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP

As women are now living longer, genital prolapse is becoming an ever-increasing problem. Nurses working in Primary/Secondary Care settings have to fit and change vaginal (ring) pessaries on a frequent basis. 

This half day session aims to provide nurses with the theoretical/practical skills and knowledge required to safely fit and change pessaries.

Course duration Half day

Aims/outcomes • Understand the causes of female genital prolapse
• Describe the signs and symptoms associated this condition
• Explain to women how gynaecological surgery may help
• Identify problems associated with ring pessaries
• Describe how to fit and change ring pessaries
Content • An overview of the female genital tract
• Signs and symptoms of prolapse
• Types of pessaries available How to fit and change a ring pessary
• Practical workshop using a manikin
• Identification of problems and how to solve them
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for the genital tract

Important Update: New Cancellation Policy

You must have line manager approval before booking.

Due to funding restraints and reduced budgets, in addition to a high number of cancellations, we have had no choice but to introduce this policy.

Please note our revised cancellation policyHERE. This policy comes into effect on any bookings made after 30^thApril 2024.

​As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.​

Cancellations made with less than 10 working days’ notice will incur a fee of £20

This is an in person live event

Location: RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP

Date: Friday 11th October 2024

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

This live event is available to registered users only