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‘Well taught and lead programme’ – 31st May – 1st June Biofeedback and NMES course

Last week we had our biofeedback training 2-day course, thank you to our delegates who attended. The ‘Use of biofeedback & NMES in the treatment of bladder, bowel & pelvic floor muscle dysfunction’ training course is written and taught by Julia Herbert, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. It covers the basic principles and clinical applications of biofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and involves the practical use of devices in treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Our delegates commented that they found it ‘very informative...

Bespoke course at Basingstoke Hospital, Hampshire

We offer bespoke courses to accommodate for groups who would like to be trained at their venue. Last week, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert; taught the female pelvic floor course at Basingstoke, Hampshire. Thank you to the delegates for your positive feedback once again; ‘Fantastic course, so well pitched and presented and very hands on and has given me the tools to now have the confidence to start to examine patients’ – Tissue Viability Nurse. ‘It has been extremely...

First paediatric course in 4 years

We welcomed 11 delegates onto our paediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction course on 26th April, we haven’t ran this course since May 2019! This is a 1 day course with our Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert. Thank you to our delegates for your feedback, it’s great to hear positive comments and suggestions for the future. ‘Julia is very knowledgeable and able to teach in a calming relaxed way’ – Team lead CYP Continence service. ‘Excellent course, presented in such a...

Female pelvic floor clinical training course April 2023

On 19th April we welcomed 12 delegates to the female pelvic floor assessment course, it is a one and a half day course at our training facility, with our consultant Julia Herbert. Thank you for your feedback, it’s great to hear all your positive thoughts about the course; ‘I feel so much more confident now. Great experience of being a model too’ – Perinatal Pelvic Health Midwife. ‘Best course I’ve been on, I really enjoyed it and learnt so much’ – Continence...

‘I feel much more confident in performing pelvic floor examinations’ – The latest female pelvic floor course at de Smit Medical

We welcomed 11 delegates to the female pelvic floor assessment course on 1st March. This one and half day course covers a wide range of content relating to the topic, including anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor complex and bladder, objective assessment and a practical assessment session. The feedback to this course was once again very positive; 'Excellent course that was extremely informative' - Continence Nurse Specialist. 'Excellent course, delivery and pace of learning. Wonderful tutor and fabulous service and...

February Lower Bowel Clinical Training Course

Thank you to all for coming to the course, we're glad that you found it beneficial to your practice. A Continence Nurse Specialist who attended commented, "I wouldn't hesitate in recommending." Other delegates responded, "the course has given me confidence to be able to assess patients' lower bowel dysfunction." This two day course entitled Assessment of lower bowel dysfunction – anorectal examination and initial treatment (practical course), is aimed at practitioners wishing to expand their skills to include the theory of ano-rectal...

Our 2023 clinical training courses are underway!

The first de Smit Medical clinical training course of the year went ahead on 25-26th January. We welcomed twelve delegates to our training facility for the assessment of female pelvic floor training course. Thank you for your feedback, it's great to hear what you thought of the course. We have a busy schedule planned for the year, including a date for the use of biofeedback & NMES in the treatment of bladder, bowel & pelvic floor muscle dysfunction course and advancing...

Bespoke course at Long Eaton, Derbyshire

As well as our schedule of courses at our training facility in South Gloucestershire, did you know we also accommodate for groups who would like to be trained at their venue? Last week, course tutor Julia Herbert taught the lower bowel clinical training course at Long Eaton, Derbyshire. The group fed back: 'brilliant knowledge from the facilitator. Very informative but delivered in a way that I could understand.' It's great to see that a lot of the group had attended courses...

Our final clinical training course of the year in frosty South Gloucestershire!

Thank you to all 12 of our delegates who travelled to South Gloucestershire for the assessment of female pelvic floor practical clinical training course last week. It's great to hear your feedback on the content and delivery of the course: 'Very good and beneficial course that will fully empower me with more knowledge in my role as a continence nurse.' - Urology Continence Nurse ''This was my first time to attend this event, thanks for your support and hospitality.' - Continence Nurse We already...

‘I learnt so much!’ – The latest female pelvic floor course at de Smit Medical

Eleven delegates attended the female pelvic floor training course earlier this month, thank you to everyone for travelling to South Gloucestershire to come on the course. Our busy schedule is coming to a close for the end of the year, with the male pelvic floor virtual course on 24th November via Teams (spaces are still available!) and a fully booked female pelvic floor course in December. If you've just attended this course and would like to recommend it to a colleague,...