Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s Professional Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Certificate in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a nine-month online programme, delivered in conjunction with iheed.



Who Are iheed?

Dublin-headquartered iheed Health Training Limited is a successful medical education technology organisation that partners with medical universities and postgraduate training bodies to reach doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals all around the world. It delivers postgraduate medical qualifications for healthcare professionals that improve their ability to deliver healthcare while enhancing their career prospects and global mobility.



Drawing on the expertise of national and international experts, the programme aims to improve the standard of obstetric and gynaecological care in Ireland and abroad. It provides learners with the skills and advanced knowledge required to enhance healthcare for women, with particular emphasis on pregnancy, menopause, and disorders of reproductive organs.



Who Is The Programme Aimed At?

The programme is aimed at general practitioners, family physicians and those considering or at the beginning of specialty training. It will also be of interest to nurses and midwives working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

What Will You Learn?

Obstetrics modules and topics include:



• History taking, examination and communication

• Physiology and Embryology

• Anatomy

• Drugs in Pregnancy

• Early Pregnancy

• Routine Antenatal Care

• Antenatal complications

• High risk/maternal medicine care

• Labour and Birth

• Postnatal Care



Gynaecology Modules and topics covered include:



• Disorders of menstruation

• Contraception

• Sexually Transmitted Infection, Vaginal discharge, Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• HRT & menopause

• Infertility

• Incontinence

• Prolapse

• Cervical and Endometrial cancers

• Ovarian and vulval cancers

Doctors, nurses and midwives to demonstrate their interest in women’s health



To Provide evidence of knowledge for extended roles or specialisation in group practices



To Complement your knowledge for postgraduate professional qualifications in Family Medicine or Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrars

To register your interest, please click on link at the bottom of the course webpage - link above.

9 months online

Start date: February, June and October 2024