About
This is a hands-on two-day skills training workshop utilising simulation models. The Cutting Edge: Proceduralist Obstetrics and Gynaecological Skills workshop is designed to assist GP Proceduralists, GP Obstetricians and Rural Generalists in attaining an improved level of confidence in gynaecological and obstetric procedures. This workshop will also feature debates, discussions and presentations on current gynaecological topics and devices.
Suitable for
GP Proceduralists
GP Obstetricians
Rural Generalists with credentialing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Limited places are available for King Edward Memorial Hospital Registrars in Gynaecological Surgery
Dates
Overview
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
Day 1 Presentation and Practical Sessions:
- Pelvic anatomy
- Hand ties
- Electrodiathermy
- Hysteroscopy including endometrial biopsy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Rectal repair - partial and full thickness
- Enterotomy and cystotomy repair
- Perineal repair - third and fourth degree tears
- Bartholin cyst
Day 2 Presentation and Practical Sessions:
- Cervical effacement and cerclage
- Assisted deliveries: Forceps & vacuum deliveries, Fetal pillow
- Management of post-partum haemorrhage, uterine massage and postnatal care
- Difficult deliveries: B-lynch suture, balloon tamponade, shoulder dystocia, breach presentation
- Presentation: Peri-mortem Caesarean
Training Grants
The Australian Government is offering training grants of up to $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
Fees
WA Participant: $1500
Non-WA Participant: $1600
CTEC Terms & Conditions
Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
CPD
Reapproval in the RACGP and ACRRM CPD Programs will be sought for 2026.
CTEC acknowledges the support of the following
Platinum
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