Unit Code: OBG830

Unit Name: Obstetrics and Gynaecology III

Description: This course will reinforce and develop student’s clinical competency in core areas of obstetric and gynaecological care. The student will be introduced to more advanced surgical procedures associated with Obstetrics and Gynaecology which would include demonstrating knowledge and application of specific procedures including management of a ruptured ectopic, ovarian cyst complications, colposcopy and LLETZ procedures. The student will demonstrate clinical competency in performing second stage caesarean sections, apply safety procedures associated with assisted vaginal deliveries and demonstrate ability to manage a team attending to an obstetric emergency. Students will develop and practice patient autonomy, confidentiality and demonstrate understanding of the legal and moral duties to women in their care as well as the relevant social/cultural issues that impact on the provision of healthcare for them. At this stage students should provide understanding of the significance of clinical audit, research, maintenance of clinical competence and undertaking quality assurance processes to ensure maintenance of good practice. This course will expect students to have passed required clinical competencies directed at their level of training.

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Prerequisite: OBG820

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 120

Offered In: Semester 1,2