CTMG 401 focuses on the pathophysiology of incontinence. It incorporates issues of epidemiology, anatomy and physiology for continence of urine and bowel, effects of ageing, hormonal changes, and the tests useful in making a diagnosis. CTMG 402 involves continence management issues including conservative therapies, operative treatment, stoma care, and cultural issues surrounding incontinence. Teaching is by weekly audioconferences led by experts in the area from nursing, physiotherapy and medical backgrounds and from centres throughout New Zealand. There is a two-week residential block course in Christchurch run between the two semesters.
Assessment is by assignments, performance during the block course and by an examination.
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