Contact
Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education
Phone: 630-889-6622
Email: postgrad@nuhs.edu
Fees
Please note the following fees and their deadlines:
PRACTITIONERS
$300 with registration Live
$300 with registration Webinar
STUDENTS** NEW SPECIAL RATE
$175 with registration Live
$175 with registration Webinar
CE hours approved in IL, IA, IN, MI & WI. Please inquire about additional states / provinces.
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CAMPUS
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The Women's Health Series: The Reproductive Window
Upcoming courses:Oct 22-23, 2016: "A World of Hurt": A Guide to Classifying Pain
Instructors: Annie O'Connor MSPT, OCS, Cert. MDT; Thomas J. Lotus, DC, Cert.MDT, FACO; Gina Sirchio, DC, CCN
Jan 21-22, 2016: Nutrition 2: Tissue Healing and Repair, Hormone Rebalancing, Re-establishing Fertility, Special Cases. Return to Fitness; Novice to Elite
Instructors: Gina Sirchio, DC, CCN; Lindsay Mumma, DC
"The Women's Health Series: The Reproductive Window"
This interdisciplinary series will cover the following topics concerning the female body: Pre-conception, Nutrition, Fertility, Infertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Pelvic Floor, Breastfeeding/Neonate Issues, Post-partum, Pain (Chronic, Afferent and Special Cases) and Return to Fitness. Courses will address examination, diagnosis and treatment options from numerous fields. Laboratory testing will be covered in detail. Some courses will be hands-on with manual/physical therapy approach. Extensive information will be covered with the expectation that the attendee will be fully aware of the treatment needs and options during this physiological window in a woman’s life. Resources will be given to aid with patient education. Topics in these weekend courses are beyond what is covered in basic university curricula. It is important for practitioners in the field have full working knowledge of these topics, whether it will be to treat their own patients or refer appropriately and within a timely manner.
Program Objectives
By the end of the course, attendees should expect the following:
- be able to address the needs of a female patient regarding their preconception health status
- be able to aid in correcting their health status or refer them for appropriate fertility care
- be able to provide MSK, nutritional, emotional care for pregnant patients
- be able to provide pregnant patients with information that allows them to seek their best options for their birthing needs
- be able to assess post-partum needs (physical, social and emotional) and treat what is in the attendee’s scope and refer properly when necessary
- be able to treat post-partum and neonate/infant MSK needs
- know how to progress new mom from recovery thru rehab (if needed) to complete full fitness
WEBINAR
This program will also be offered in a webinar format. Remote learners will receive a link to join the webinar on the day of the program. Check-in with the course monitor will be required. If you'd like to take this course in webinar format, please select the webinar option for either Students or Practitioners at the point of checkout.
Additional Resources:
The Nourish Series Books can be purchased at www.thenourishseries.com
Learn more about educating women at www.BIRTHFIT.com