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.



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





Human Factors modules and topics include:



• Introduction to Systems Thinking and Human Factors

• Patient Safety

• Person (Professional) Factors

• Work System Factors

• Patient Factors

• Work Process Factors

• Measurement, Adaptation and Improvement

• External Environment Factors

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