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Community Gynaecology Certificate

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About Community Gynaecology Certificate

The Irish College of GPs course in Community Gynaecology is a highly interactive, blended learning programme designed to provide the participant with a sound understanding of common gynaecological presentations in general practice, and to enable GPs to successfully manage their patients' gynaecological problems.

The modular approach provides a GP-friendly and accessible platform with an option to complete the entire course or to choose specific modules during the year. Each module attracts 4 CPD credits and 0.5 day GMS study leave.

Course fees

Full course

  • Member - €750
  • Non-Member - €1200

Fee per module

  • Member - €120
  • Non-Member- €200

If you need any further information, please contact us

Course duration

The course will commence on Thursday, 10 October 2024 and run one module per month until Thursday, 29 May 2025.

Pre reading and other elearning content will be available online in advance of each module. Participants are expected to attend the live webinar plus Q&A session per module, which will generally be held at 8pm on a Thursday evening.

Each module will contain approximately 2 hours of pre-recorded videos, a 1 hour live Zoom Webinar Q&A session, pre and post module MCQ assessments and 1 hour of additional reading materials.

How do I apply?

Modules

  • Topics to include the following:

    • Hormonal contraception
    • Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
    • Emergency contraception
    • Termination of pregnancy for the non-provider
    • Complicated cases

    Module dates

    • Registration Closing Date: Wednesday 09 October 2024
    • Module Opens: Thursday 10 October 2024
    • LIVE Q&A Thursday 24 October 2024
  • Topics to include the following:

    • Diagnosis of menopause and peri-menopause
    • Lifestyle management
    • Prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
    • Alternatives to HRT
    • Testosterone replacement
    • Osteoporosis
    • Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

    Module dates:

    • Registration Closing Date: Wednesday 6 November 2024
    • Module Opens: Thursday 7 November 2024
    • LIVE Q&A Thursday 21 November 2024
  • Topics to include the following:

    • Assessing and managing oligomenhorrhoea and amenhorrhoea
    • Heavy menstrual bleeding
    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Adolescent gynaecology

    Module dates:

    • Registration Closing Date: Wednesday 04 December 2024
    • Module Opens: Thursday 05 December 2024
    • LIVE Q&A Thursday 19 December 2024
  • Topics to include the following:

    • STI presentation,diagnosis and management
    • Epidemiology and transmission and prevention
    • Sexual history
    • Patient education
    • Vaginal discharge
    • Cervical screening
    • Vulval dermatology

    Module dates:

    • Registration Closing Date: Wednesday 08 January 2025
    • Module Opens: Thursday 09 January 2025
    • LIVE Q&A Thursday 23 January 2025
  • Topics to include the following:

    • Treating patients with chronic pelvic pain
    • Endometriosis, Unscheduled bleeding
    • Post-coital bleeding
    • Post-menopausal bleeding

    Module dates:

    • Registration Closing Date: Wednesday 05 February 2025
    • Module Opens: Thursday 06 February 2025
    • LIVE Q&A Thursday 27 February 2025
  • Topics to include the following:

    • Pelvic floor disorders
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Genitourinary syndrome of menopause

    Module dates:

  • Topics to include the following:

    • Assess and manage patients with subfertility
    • Premenstrual tension
    • Psychosexual dysfunction
    • Detection and prevention of cancer in women

    Module dates:

  • Topics to include the following:

    • Treating patients from a diversity of backgrounds
    • Minority groups and preventative healthcare
    • LGBT+ health
    • Women with disabilities
    • Traveller health
    • Domestic violence
    • Female genital mutilation (FGM)

    Module dates:

More information about this course

Who is this course suitable for?
All GPs who wish to increase their learning in community gynaecology; GPs in training who wish to augment their training in this area of interest; Practice Nurses with an interest in the topics; members of primary care team including community pharmacists, physiotherapists, dieticians.

This course has been developed for GP's that are in Practice in Ireland

How will it be taught?

  • Pre-course and post-course learning needs assessment
  • A blend of pre-module reading and viewing of recorded content including key learning points summaries
  • Live interactive webinar including Q&A with subject experts
  • Participants have the option to post, review, and participate in anonymised clinical cases via a moderated discussion forum. 
  • Webinar recordings will be available to participants throughout the year

What will I learn?
The course will provide evidence-based knowledge on common gynaecology issues in primary care including sexual and reproductive health, menstrual disorders, urogynaecology, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, detection and management of common gynaecological cancers, menopause, developing an inclusive practice

  • Participants will receive evidence-based learning on best practice and signposting to relevant guidelines
  • The course promotes effective communication skills, discusses ethical considerations in the consultation including confidentiality and informed consent, promotes good record keeping and patient-centred care
  • Areas of patient safety will be highlighted for example, prescribing HRT, contraception in complicated cases
  • Learning needs will be addressed through pre course and post course learning needs assessments

How will the course/module be assessed?

  • Live interactive webinar including Q&A attendance.
  • Pre course and post course learning needs assessments
  • Participation in discussion boards