This is a hands-on skills training workshop utilising simulation models. The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics and Gynaecological Skills workshop is designed to assist GP Proceduralists and GP Obstetricians in attaining an improved level of confidence in gynaecological and obstetric procedures. This workshop may be of particular interest to rural and remote medical practitioners holding a Diploma of the RANZCOG (DRANZCOG). Limited places are also available for KEMH Registrars in Gynaecological Surgery.
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This is a hands-on skills training workshop utilising simulation models. The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics and Gynaecological Skills workshop is designed to assist GP Proceduralists and GP Obstetricians in attaining an improved level of confidence in gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Limited places are also available for KEMH Registrars in Gynaecological Surgery. This workshop will also feature debates, discussions and presentations on current gynaecological topics and devices.
Workshop participants will return to their practice with newly acquired knowledge and the confidence to perform procedures practised under supervision in a realistic setting. It does not provide certification of competence in any of the procedures outlined and practised.
Workshop Content
Presentation and Animal Tissue
Practical Sessions:
- Electrodiathermy, surgical safety
- Rectal repair
- Enterotomy and cystotomy repair
- Perineal repair - third and fourth degree tears
- Bartholin cyst
Presentation and Practical Sessions:
- Pelvic Anatomy
- Knot tying
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Hysteroscopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Post-partum haemorrhage
- Practical issues for caesarean sections
- Fetal pillow and B Lynch suture
- Presentation: Forceps and Vacuum Deliveries
Training Grants:
The Australian Government is offering training grants of $2000 per day to rural and remote procedural and emergency medicine GPs to maintain their respective skills. For further information contact:
RACGP National Rural Faculty
1800 636 764
rural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au
Workshop Inclusions
- On-line prereading
- Simulation and animal tissue models
- All meals and refreshments
- Limited places to maximise practical learning time
2025 Fee
WA Participant: $990
Non-WA Participant: $1140
COVID-19 Information for Workshop Participants
Workshop content, date & convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Convenors
Accreditations or CPD Approvals
Testimonials
Venue
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No.2 Hackett Drive, Crawley
Perth, Western Australia
For more information contact
Elisha Thompson
Course Coordinator
T +61 8 6488 8695
E elisha.thompson@uwa.edu.au