Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of PH1 Webinar and PH1 Lab, participants will be prepared to apply foundational pelvic health examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention skills.

Your Recommended Learning Pathway

Each course builds on skills developed in the previous level, supporting confident progression into advanced pelvic health practice.

Eligibility, Prerequisites & Lab Participation

Who may attend

• Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
• Second- or third-year PT and PTA students

No other professional types are permitted. Students should complete some orthopedic and musculoskeletal coursework before attending.

What to expect

Participants work in groups of two to three and generally practice as both the examining “therapist” and “patient.” Activities include external and internal vaginal examination and intervention, internal electrode placement for surface EMG/biofeedback or electrical stimulation, abdominal techniques, scenarios, and skill checks.

Your comfort and options

Appropriate draping, positioning, consent, and open communication are expected. Participants who cannot participate as a patient may bring a medical model or request an accommodation.

• Confirmed or suspected pregnancy requires a signed medical release.
• Menstrual discs are available during menstruation.
• Participants with lubricant sensitivities should bring their preferred product.
• A medical model must be at least 18 and meet all participation requirements.

Medical Model Consent Form →

Schedule & Preparation

Detailed schedule

View the time-ordered schedule → (Replace this temporary link with the PH1 Lab schedule.)

The schedule is subject to change. Light refreshments are provided; participants are responsible for lunch.

What to bring

• Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and an optional sweater
• Laptop and charger if you prefer electronic notes; printed lab manuals are provided
• Snacks or preferred refreshments
• Pencils or pens and hair ties, if helpful
• A nail file; short, smooth nails are important for lab activities
• Your preferred lubricant if you have sensitivities to Slippery Stuff®

Policies & Continuing Education

Attendance

Attendees must be present throughout the course. Contact hours will be forfeited and the attendee dismissed if they miss two or more lecture hours or any portion of the case-study presentation and related group activities. Extenuating circumstances are reviewed individually.

Continuing education approval

Unless otherwise noted, the Academy does not independently seek CEU approval in every state. Participants are responsible for submitting applications to their state board. Supporting documentation is available upon request.

CAPP-Pelvic affiliation

PH1 Lab is required for the Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health. Required coursework must be completed through the Academy, although participants may take this course without pursuing the certificate.

Registration terms

Before registering, review the Academy’s Event Terms & Conditions, including attendance, cancellation, transfer, refund, media release, medical disclosure, and lab participation policies. The Academy is not responsible for travel or lodging expenses.