BBO Training

Course Overview

This CPD accredited half-day practical training session is designed for registered healthcare professionals working in Primary Care who wish to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to safely support ring pessary care as part of the conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse.

The course provides a structured, evidence-based overview of uterovaginal prolapse and the role of ring pessaries in symptom management. Participants will develop practical skills in ring pessary sizing, insertion, removal, and replacement using pelvic models in a supported learning environment. Particular emphasis is placed on clinical safety, patient-centred care, and working within professional scope of practice.

This course focuses specifically on pessary management and care. It does not provide training in full gynaecological examination, prolapse diagnosis, or independent prolapse assessment.

Delivered by experienced clinicians working in Primary Care and Women’s Health services, the training supports healthcare professionals to safely contribute to pessary care within their clinical role and local governance frameworks.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for registered healthcare professionals involved in, or planning to be involved in, pessary care in Primary Care, including:

Practice Nurses

Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners

General Practitioners

Physiotherapists

Pharmacists

Paramedics

Other registered healthcare professionals supporting women’s health services

Participants should be working in a clinical role where pessary care forms part of their service provision or development.

What This Course Covers

The course provides a structured overview of:

Overview of pelvic organ prolapse and common symptoms

Conservative management options in Primary Care

The role of ring pessaries in prolapse management

Patient selection, counselling, and consent

Ring pessary sizing and selection

Safe insertion, removal, and replacement techniques using pelvic models

Recognising complications and when to seek senior clinical review

Follow-up, monitoring, and ongoing pessary care

Professional accountability and working within scope of practice

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role of ring pessaries in the conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse

Provide patient-centred counselling regarding pessary use and follow-up

Demonstrate safe ring pessary insertion, removal, and replacement using pelvic models

Recognise potential complications and when escalation or referral is required

Understand professional responsibilities and scope of practice in pessary care

Support safe and effective pessary management within Primary Care

Course Format

Half-day course (approximately 3 hours teaching time)

Face-to-face practical training session

Hands-on skills practice using pelvic models

Small group teaching to support practical learning

Opportunity for discussion and questions

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.

Completion of this course supports skill development but does not replace supervised clinical practice or local competency assessment where required.