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Clinician to clinician online CPD

Reproductive Health

Women’s Health

Pelvic Health

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Our courses

Persistent Pelvic Pain

Persistent Pelvic Pain (PPP) affects one in five women, and one in seven have endometriosis. PPP can involve a complex array of symptoms and pain drivers. With an evidence based, clinician led, practical approach, this course will upskill you to be a confident and competent team leader for women suffering persistent pelvic pain. Everything you need to know is right here.

RANZCOG, RACGP and ACRRM approved = 15.5hrs
RNZCGP Endorsed for 31 CME credits.
ACNP Endorsed.

Educational Activity = 9hrs
Reviewing Practice = 1.5hrs (+ self record options)
Measuring Outcomes (optional) = 5hrs

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse

30-50% of women experience Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). The impact of POP from a biopsychosocial perspective reflects other chronic conditions. Early education, prevention and self -management approaches are beneficial for long term management. Gain an insight into the impact of POP on emotional health and well-being and find out about effective prevention and treatment.

RACGP and ACRRM approved = 12hrs

Educational Activity = 6hrs
Reviewing Practice = 1hr
Measuring Outcomes (optional) = 5hrs

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Pregnancy and Post-partum

It’s a big journey. Every system in the body changes during pregnancy, as you know. This course will help you optimise the care of the women you see. We cover return to exercise, milestones, breast-feeding and much more.

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Problematic Periods

88% of 16-25 yr olds have dysmenorrhoea. Prevention of persistent pelvic pain begins with the first practitioner a patient sees. After this course you will be that GP.

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Perimenopause / menopause

Perimenopausal symptoms can start early. Some women breeze through, and some lose their jobs and relationships. Let’s make it better.

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Vulval Pain

Not all vulval itching is created equal! 1 in 10 women have vulval pain. Be curious and learn how to better diagnose and manage this distressing and complex issue. Our clinician led course will equip you to be the GP that knows differential diagnoses, what the red flags are, what the treatment pathway is, and how to follow up quickly and effectively with your patient.

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course features

Delivered by practicing clinicians

Tracked progress: pick up where you left off

Patient handouts

Research and evidence references

Mobile and tablet friendly

Relevant patient case studies

Certification on completion

Outcomes-based : quizzes and assessments

Tools and tips

What clinicians are telling us.
"I feel more confident to lead the team and formulate a cohesive written plan for patients."
Dr A Kingshott, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"It gives me such a good structure around getting all the details dealt with. Usually, I have felt too overwhelmed by all the different aspects of someone’s pelvic pain. This has helped me set up a more ordered pathway. Thank you."
Dr L Aldridge, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
“This is an amazing course. I have learnt so much and am so grateful to have had access to it.
I feel so empowered to help my patients.”
Dr K Moore, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"This was an empowering experience to work through this CPD and to build up my own ‘toolkit’ and resources."
Dr A Edler, GP specialist  
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"The presentations by Rachel Andrew were so fantastic - I feel really confident now with examination."
Dr A Kingshott, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"A great range of expert opinion and patient stories. Great choice of presenters."
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
      "Excellent learning activity. Highly relevant to any GP's practice especially if they see a large proportion of women (including gender diverse individuals) in their practice."
Dr E Greenwood, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
".....importantly, it has outlined a practical and useful approach to planning and developing a patient goal-centred and team approach to patient care. I would highly recommend this course - I feel so much more empowered in my ability to be a team leader in the care of these women." Dr S E Young, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"I definitely feel more confident with management and how to support women through the journey of symptoms / improvement / resolution!"
Dr J Moulder, GP Registrar
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse - participant
"I feel more confident with trauma informed practice. I think I was a bit frightened to go there before. I will be using flare plans and the whole patient care plans. 
I love them.”
Dr J Bonny, GP
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"Many thanks to these women. I think you've achieved your goal of this being a course that can immediately change and inform gp practice in a meaningful way."
Dr J Shill, GP
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse - participant
"Given how common pelvic organ prolapses are, I would consider screening for symptoms of POP more often. I will review our referral pathways in clinic e.g. list of pelvic health /women’s physiotherapists in area."
Dr L Chin
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse - participant
"Very helpful. Very relevant. Appropriate level for GP and very practical."
Dr J Bonny
- Persistent Pelvic Pain - participant
"Clinical and patient stories are so memorable and helped to convey the message to remember the impact of POP on QoL."
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse - participant
"The content was excellent. Even working with this every day I picked up things that will enhance my practice."
Dr S Shady, GP Specialist
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse - participant
"I learned skills I can immediately apply in practice. Patients were invaluable in providing their lived experiences."
Dr S Wyton, GP Specialist
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse - participant
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Our Story

Founders

Rachel Andrew

APA Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist BSc Physiotherapy, Clinical Masters of Women’s Health, Certificate Conservative Management of Prolapse, experienced, skilled Titled clinician, now working in a private Women’s Health space. Founder of Pelvic Physio pelvicphysio.com.au,

where Rachel offers:

Colette McKiernan

Engagement in learning specialist, facilitator, trainer and assessor of management standards, has been involved in Vocational Education, competency-based training packages, and Education business projects for the Australian Government and private sector.

Clinical Case based mentoring for Pelvic Health Physio Excellence
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Complex presentations and clients with challenging conditions?

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Unsure how to progress clients or implement learning on a day to day basis?

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Are you a solo practitioner looking for some growth?

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Bring your A-game to the clinic with practical, clear strategies to immediately implement in your clinic.

10
years experience, evidence based learning distilled into immediate action.
What do we do?
15
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discussion of what you would like to achieve.
60
mins
specific case discussion
15
mins
wind up and clear plan to implement.

We live and work in lutruwita, and love being near kunanyi.

Vagenius has been created from these two women combining skills and years of experience in the education and women’s health spaces. Rachel’s passion for women’s health and her clinical skills and expertise in treating pelvic health issues, combined with Colette’s skills and experience in the design of learning and development, is the power behind Vagenius.

CPD is important for all of us, and we know that sometimes it is hard to find the topics you need, that relate to and improve your practice plus meet your CPD requirements. We will be continuously improving the content and delivery with the help of your feedback.