OBGY718 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residential Course 1

Introduction to audioconferencing, communication and counselling skills, sexual assault management, preliminary labour ward management, preliminary gynaecology history and examination, introduction to ultrasound.

This is an introductory paper held for candidates undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Women's Health or the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology. It includes a three-day residential component held in Christchurch.

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Restriction

OBGX 718

Limited to

PGCertWHlth, PGDipOMG

Notes

(i) This is a three-day residential course held at the University of Otago, Christchurch. The advertised teaching period allows for the literature search assignment, details of which you will receive three weeks prior to attending, and culminates with the final three days being the hands-on course days in Christchurch. It is a compulsory paper for the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology. It may also be taken as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Women's Health. (ii) For more information: www.otago.ac.nz/womens-health-postg

Eligibility

Doctors, midwives, family planning trainees, general practitioners (GPs).

Enrolments for this paper are limited and require departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.

Contact

libby.friel@otago.ac.nz
Tel: 03 364 4634 (Christchurch Campus)

More information link

View more information about OBGY 718

Teaching staff

Academic Co-ordinator: Dr Mary Hunter
Invited lecturers will take some of the sessions.

Paper Structure

If the candidate is a new house officer or has had very little obstetrics and gynaecology clinical experience, they are advised to undertake this paper at the start of their programme as it provides a foundation knowledge of women's health. The three-day introductory course includes practical assessments, practicalities of contraception and management of STIs.

Assessment includes a short literature search assignment that you will present at the course, details of which you will receive three weeks prior to attending. Practical skills are assessed during the workshops. There is a short written paper and one objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) station.

Teaching Arrangements

This paper centres around a three-day on-campus course held three times in 2019 in Christchurch.

The on-campus dates for the course are:

N1: 29, 30, and 31 May 2019
N2: 27, 28, and 29 November 2019
N3: 11, 12, and 13 September 2019

Textbooks

The textbook "Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynaecology", by Professor Cindy Farquhar and Associate Professor Helen Roberts, is the recommended textbook for the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology and the Postgraduate Certificate in Women's Health at the University of Otago.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to undertake the following tasks in each area:

Obstetrics

1. Counsel a woman regarding antenatal screening tests
2. Examine an antenatal woman
3. Describe the process of normal birth
4. Understand cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation
5. Recognise and assist in management of obstetric emergencies (e.g. postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), shoulder dystocia)
6. Give basic advice regarding breastfeeding

Gynaecology

1. Counsel regarding management options for early pregnancy loss
2. Counsel regarding contraceptive options
3. Perform an STI screen and cervical smear
4. Give advice regarding common STIs
5. Describe the procedure of TOP referral in NZ
6. Initiate management/appropriate referral for sexual abuse
7. Initiate the management of menstrual disorders

Neonatology

1. Describe the examination of the newborn
2. Commence resuscitation of a neonate

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