Vaginal Ring Pessary Training

This half-day course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to safely fit and change vaginal (ring) pessaries. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the female genital tract, recognise signs and symptoms of uterovaginal prolapse, and learn management strategies through both surgical and non-surgical methods.

Image of a healthcare professional fitting a vaginal (ring) pessary

What You'll Learn

  • Anatomy and physiology of the female genital tract.
  • Identification and management of uterovaginal prolapse.
  • Practical skills for fitting and changing vaginal ring pessaries.

This course includes

Direct Teaching

Case Studies

Practical Sessions

Course Content

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Identification of signs and symptoms
  • Types of prolapse
  • Case studies
  • Review of national guidelines for prolapse management
  • Staying up to date on current standards and evidence-based practices
  • Integrating guidelines into clinical decision making
  • Conservative approaches to prolapse management
  • Understanding the role of gynaecological surgery
  • Understanding the role of HRT
  • Shared decision making and patient centred treatment plans
  • Types of pessaries
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Practical guidance on how to fit and change a ring pessary
  • Strategies for identifying common problems and practical solutions
  • Ongoing care and management
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Documentation and record-keeping
  • Maintaining professional competence
  • Review of key concepts
  • Q&A session and discussion

 

Developed in line with UK National Standards and Guidelines, including those from NICE, and the United Kingdom Continence Society (UKCS).

Why health professionals choose Health Academy for their career

Very informative, interesting and educational. Learned new information from attending and feel more confident to apply theory to practice. Thank you for a great course worth attending.
Charlotte Gregory
Very informative, knowledgeable trainer. Plenty of resources provided.
Kerry Evans
Excellent facilitator, very engaging and knowledgeable, very much enjoyed the course.
Rebekah Hughes
EXCELLENT. Donna is brilliant and very knowledgeable.
Alysha Miller
Donna was very knowledgeable. She was very approachable and made the session very interactive. The time flew by. She covered a wide range of topics, beneficial to pessary insertions.
Julia Office
This course was informative and I feel I will be able to use all the information provided in my practice.
Reka Nagy
Donna was very informative, really knows her stuff and allowed questions as we went along, thank you.
Rachel Walter
Excellent, Very knowledgeable presenter (Donna) who is still in practice.
donna.bowen1
It was fabulous and the facilitator was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly!
Jemma Martin
Enjoyed the course. Lots of information and supported with products for visual guides.
Jennifer Jones

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FAQs

Yes, you will be issued with a certificate on successful completion of the course

Assessment by the instructor will be continuous throughout the course

While this course aligns with the UKCS and NICE Guidelines, it is recommended for clinicians to undertake practical training and undergo supervised practice in their workplace. Autonomous practice should only begin when both the clinician and their employer are confident in their competence. Women’s Health services vary across the UK, so ensure you’re trained to the level of service you’re providing.

This course is aimed at practice nurses, ANPs and other registered healthcare professionals.

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Healthcare professional assessing a female patientThis half-day course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to proficiently perform vaginal ring pessary fitting and exchange. The comprehensive curriculum covers both conservative and surgical management of uterovaginal prolapse, ensuring participants are well-prepared to address the evolving needs in the specialised field of Urogynaecology.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants earn a certificate in Vaginal Ring Pessary Training, providing a pathway to gain clinical competence and practice under supervision through hands-on experience and mentorship in practice.

 

 

Vaginal Ring Pessary Training Course – Core Modules

 

 

 

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Developed in line with UK National Standards and Guidelines (including those in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and guidance from the NHS, NICE and the United Kingdom Continence Society (UKCS).

 

 

 

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Dates

6th November 2025 (Live via Zoom) 9:15am – 1:15pm, 27th January 2026 (Live via Zoom) 9:15am – 1:15pm

10 reviews for Vaginal Ring Pessary Training

  1. Charlotte Gregory

    Very informative, interesting and educational. Learned new information from attending and feel more confident to apply theory to practice. Thank you for a great course worth attending.

  2. Kerry Evans

    Very informative, knowledgeable trainer. Plenty of resources provided.

  3. Rebekah Hughes

    Excellent facilitator, very engaging and knowledgeable, very much enjoyed the course.

  4. Alysha Miller

    EXCELLENT. Donna is brilliant and very knowledgeable.

  5. Julia Office

    Donna was very knowledgeable. She was very approachable and made the session very interactive. The time flew by.
    She covered a wide range of topics, beneficial to pessary insertions.

  6. Reka Nagy

    This course was informative and I feel I will be able to use all the information provided in my practice.

  7. Rachel Walter (verified owner)

    Donna was very informative, really knows her stuff and allowed questions as we went along, thank you.

  8. donna.bowen1 (verified owner)

    Excellent, Very knowledgeable presenter (Donna) who is still in practice.

  9. Jemma Martin

    It was fabulous and the facilitator was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly!

  10. Jennifer Jones

    Enjoyed the course. Lots of information and supported with products for visual guides.

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Earn a certificate in Vaginal Ring Pessary Training, developed in line with UK National Standards and Guidelines, to enhance your clinical competence in women's health.

½ Day Virtual or Face to Face course

£95.00

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