An Introduction to Pediatric Bladder & Bowel Disorders

DESCRIPTION
The most common elimination disorders in children are bedwetting and dysfunctional elimination syndromes. This webinar will focus on the treatment of children with day or nighttime urinary and/or fecal incontinence and constipation. An in-depth discussion on intervention strategies will occur and resources will be reviewed.

INSTRUCTOR
Tiffany Ellsworth Lee, MA, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Describe who is an appropriate candidate for behavioral and biofeedback intervention related to elimination disorders
2. List at least three diagnoses that are appropriate to refer to a clinician trained in this treatment technique
3. Define what biofeedback is and how it is used in elimination disorders
4. Generate at least three treatment strategies for bedwetting

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Occupational Therapists: 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05631. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapists: The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Tiffany Ellsworth Lee, MA, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC - Has nothing to disclose.

ACADEMY POLICIES
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