Gynaecology Assessment & Examination for Advanced Practitioners

Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th March 2024

9am - 4pm

via Zoom

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Overview

This evidence-based, two-day, comprehensive workshop aims to develop the clinical knowledge and examination skills of 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)

Course duration

Two days

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

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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.