Gynaecology Assessment & Examination - M&K

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 04:30

Please note, all dates are online except 11th - 12th August which takes place in London (venue to be confirmed)

OVERVIEW

This evidence-based, two-day, comprehensive workshop aims to develop the clinical knowledge and examination skills of Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in first contact care. The course covers a wide range of commonly presenting gynaecological conditions.

Contents are underpinned by reference to contemporary national guidelines and competences, from organisations such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); Public Health England (PHE); the Royal College of Obstetricians Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

CONTENT

 Commonly presenting conditions include:

• Disorders of the vulva and vagina

• Update on sampling, cytology and colposcopy

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding and discharge

• Menstrual disorders

• Pelvic pain related to common gynaecological disorders

• Commonly presenting cancers of the female genital tract

• Problems in early pregnancy
  Menopausal problems and associated treatments

• Genital prolapse and insertion of vaginal ring pessaries

Clinical skills:

• Taking a gynaecological history

• Bi-manual examination of the female genital tract

• Correct insertion of Sims’s and Cusco’s specula

• Update regarding investigations and sampling

• Diagnosis and assessment of vaginal prolapse

• Fitting of ring pessaries

Legal and professional accountability

AIMS AND OUTCOMES 

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of common gynaecological conditions and their management.

• Develop clinical examination skills of the female genital tract.

• Anticipate and understand appropriate investigation and treatment of the presenting conditions.

Past course delegates feedback

"Fantastic two days. One of the best courses I've ever attended!"

"Extremely informative and practical skills explanation outstanding. Would highly recommend"

"Valuable, interesting, informative course delivered by really experienced clinician"

 Booking information:

How to apply for funding and apply for this course

Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: Funding Request MS Form

The Training Hub will review and respond to your funding request. If funding is approved, it will be your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend, we will provide the instructions to do this. Applications will be reviewed in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at hwetraininghub@nhs.net.

Please note, you will need to send us your booking confirmation within 1 week of your funding being approved as places are limited. Failure to do this will result in your funding being withdrawn and you will need to reapply.

Course cost

The approximate course per delegate is: £299.00

If your funding request is approved the Training Hub will cover the full cost of this course.