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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a global college. With more than 13,000 members living in over 100 countries around the world, the RCOG is reaching out so that you can deliver our educational courses locally. Are you interested in delivering an RCOG course in your country? Benefits include: You receive 80% of course fees Sustainable approach to training Train to deliver courses locally and become a member of the global faculty Applications welcome from non-members as well as members Gain CPD points and certificate of attendance for participating faculty Promotion of any course dates via RCOG website and The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist journal (subject to deadline) Provision of all course materials (constantly updated with the latest changes) Exclusively designed Training the Trainers workshops for local faculty RCOG Quality Assurance Framework All our syllabuses are reviewed every 3 years and course materials updated regularly. We make sure these are in line with the RCOG Franchising Policy and signed off by the RCOG s Education Quality Assurance Committee.
Visit the bookshop at www.rcogbookshop.com R C O G PRESS The PROMPT (PRactical Obstetrics Multi-Professional Training) multiprofessional training course covers the management of a range of obstetric emergency situations, which fulfils all the requirements of the maternity standards for CNST levels 2 and 3. Each subject is presented in a variety of formats to stimulate the interests of participants: interactive lectures with time for discussion and opportunities to draw from the participants own clinical experience of actual emergency situations; interactive drills and workshops provide hands on experience of practical skills and decision making in simulated obstetric emergency situations. In addition, components of teamworking including training for communication in an emergency, are featured throughout the course. The ultimate goals of training are to improve clinical outcomes and to reduce patient safety incidents.the PROMPT course has been evaluated and has been found to be associated with improved clinical outcomes. Of course, a team is only as strong as its weakest link so it is important that all staff are trained.a locally run course easily allows 100% of staff to be trained within a short period. This book is the Course Manual for the PROMPT course. It is essential reading for all attendees (who should read it before participating in the course) and will also provide much useful information for any health professional wishing to understand more about the management of obstetric emergencies. R C O G PRESS Visit the bookshop at www.rcogbookshop.com The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 27 Sussex Place, London, NW1 4RG R C O G PRESS Practical training courses Our practical skills courses range from basic skills for safe surgical techniques, to multi-professional training in various hospital and rural settings. These courses train the trainers to teach safe techniques to colleagues and future doctors, with the aim of reducing preventable harm to mothers and their babies. Courses include: Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology This 2-day enhanced course has been designed to introduce junior doctors to safe surgical techniques and obstetric clinical skills in a structured workshop environment, now provides trainees through a mix of blended learning: more practical hands-on training time during the 2 day course, to practice basic operative obstetric and gynaecological skills pre-course e-lectures and video assessments new lectures on Human Factors and Enhanced Recovery updated and standardised teaching materials ensure common objectives, content structure and assessment methods are followed in line with the RCOG training syllabus The course covers the following topics: Handling instruments and knot tying Suturing techniques Abdominal entry Principles of safe hysteroscopy Principles of safe laparoscopic Gynae examination/pelvic swabs/smear taking/ endometrial biopsy/iud/ring pessary D&C uterine evacuation Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Enhanced recovery Pelvic anatomy Caesarean section Breech delivery Human factors PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) In collaboration with the PROMPT Maternity Foundation (PMF) PROMPT is a multi-professional obstetric emergencies training package that has been developed for use in local maternity units with the aim of reducing preventable harm to mothers and their babies. It consists of multi-professional interactive drills and workshops that provide hands-on experience of practical skills and decision making in simulated obstetric emergency situations. PROMPT is adaptable for use in a variety of local settings and was successfully adapted in Western Australia and Fiji. PROMPT demonstrates significant improvements in knowledge, clinical skills and team working during simulated emergencies following training. Improvements in outcomes were replicated in real life with a 50% reduction in neonatal hypoxic injuries, a 70% reduction in brachial plexus injury and improvements in performance of Category 1 emergency caesarean sections following the introduction of the training programme 1. In addition to the course, each hospital unit will receive a Course in a Box to facilitate the introduction or continued implementation of in-house multi-professional obstetric emergencies training. Course in a Box includes Course and Trainers manuals and CD Rom with algorithms, implementation tools, scenarios and videos on: Maternal sepsis Twin birth Major obstetric haemorrhage (includes ante-partum haemorrhage) Uterine inversion and anaesthetic problems in pregnancy Teamworking Vaginal breech birth Fetal monitoring in labourprompt PROMPT The PROMPT (PRactical Obstetrics Multi-Professional Training) multiprofessional training course covers the management of a range of obstetric emergency situations, which fulfils all the requirements of the maternity standards for CNST levels 2 and 3. Each subject is presented in a variety of formats to stimulate the interests of participants: interactive lectures with time for discussion and opportunities to draw from the participants own clinical experience of actual emergency situations; interactive drills and workshops provide hands on experience of practical skills and decision making in simulated obstetric emergency situations.teamwork and training for communication in an emergency and many useful tips are included. The ultimate goals of training are to improve clinical outcomes and to reduce patient safety incidents.the PROMPT course has been evaluated and has been found to be associated with improved clinical outcomes. Of course, a team is only as strong as its weakest link so it is important that all staff are trained.a locally run course easily allows 100% of staff to be trained within a short period. This manual guides the trainer through the implementation process for the PROMPT training course. It is a vital adjunct to the PROMPT Course Training the Trainers (T3) Implementation Day.The manual is divided into short sections, which provide the training team with step-by-step information to help to prepare and run a lively and effective in house obstetric emergencies course. Newborn resuscitation The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 27 Sussex Place, London, NW1 4RG PRactical Obstetric MultiProfessional Training Trainer s Manual PROMPT Trainer s Manual Second Edition Edited by Cathy Winter, Jo Crofts, Chris Laxton, Sonia Barnfield and Tim Draycott PROMPT PRactical Obstetric MultiProfessional Training Course Manual Revised and updated with new modules Practical locally based training for obstetric emergencies Course Manual Second Edition Edited by Cathy Winter, Jo Crofts, Chris Laxton, Sonia Barnfield and Tim Draycott Revised and updated with new modules 1 Ref: 1. 2006: Draycott Timothy et al. Does training in obstetric emergencies improve neonatal outcome? 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Practical training courses RCOG Operative Vaginal Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) The aim of this course is to improve training in all aspects of operative vaginal birth, including technical and non-technical skills, to help obstetric trainees gain the necessary competences and confidence required to safely assist and expedite birth in the second stage of labour. These courses are intended for local delivery to facilitate obstetric trainee attendance, and thus benefit from this teaching at the most appropriate time in their training. It may also be valuable for any obstetrician wanting to refresh their knowledge and skills. The training package consists of a Trainers Manual for use by local trainers once they have attended the ROBuST Train the Trainers day, a DVD containing all the presentations and videos for use on local ROBuST Courses, as well as a Course Manual intended for the participants attending local ROBuST Courses. The training package has been designed by a team of clinicians with extensive experience of obstetric simulation training and is intended for local delivery in franchised centres, supported by the RCOG.
MRCOG Final Preparation courses The MRCOG Final Preparation are a series of courses which focus purely on exam techniques, practice papers and offer an insight into the practice of O&G within the NHS. All courses aim to polish the candidate s examination techniques to improve their chances of passing the exam and be awarded Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. All course materials provided by the RCOG, including hot topics lectures and practice papers, are prepared by experienced examiners. Part 1 Preparatory This 4-day course is an introduction to the Part 1 MRCOG exam; our comprehensive programme of lectures covers all components of the exam. Delivered by experienced lecturers the talks are tailored to address the exam syllabus. There is coverage of typical exam questions with daily practice papers plus general advice about preparing for and taking the exam. During this course we invite up to 10 local senior doctors to learn about the Part 1 MRCOG exam syllabus and how to support and coach candidates preparing for their exam. Prior to the course, the RCOG hold a Training the Trainers workshop, on how to organise an RCOG Part 1 MRCOG Revision Course. Part 1 Revision This 3-day course is the final preparation before candidates sit the Part 1 MRCOG exam. This programme refreshes candidates on all components of the exam syllabus, which were delivered in the preparatory course. There is extensive, daily, exposure to typical exam questions plus top tips and techniques for taking the exam. Part 2 Written and OSCE Combined This course covers both elements of the exam; candidates will undertake various practice papers for the written exam in the morning and sit a mock OSCE exam in the afternoon. The OSCE circuit comprises of 10 stations, 2 preparatory and 8 active, just like the exam! Candidates will partake in two mock OSCE circuits, once as a candidate and once as an observer. The course is limited to 20 candidates to ensure that all candidates have experienced an OSCE with individualised feedback. Part 2 Written and OSCE Consecutive This three-day course is divided into a two-day written course for up to 40 candidates followed by a separate one-day OSCE course for a maximum of 20 candidates. Ideal if you have large number of candidates sitting the Part 2 written for the first time, as it primarily focuses on practice papers. The OSCE course on day three is aimed at those who are confident in the written element, only to fail at the last hurdle the OSCEs. It is tailored to focus on examination technique and communication skills specific for this exam. Candidates will partake in two mock OSCE circuits, once as the candidate and once as an observer. In both Part 2 courses candidates will practice up to: 50 extended matching questions (EMQs) Single Best Answers (SBAs) 2 mock OSCE circuits (once as candidate and once as observer)
Broadcast our scientific theoretical courses Around 1,000 faculty deliver a busy programme of short training courses to over 5,000 O&G clinicians each year at our London headquarters. We offer over 70 conferences and courses each year, focusing on different areas of the specialty such as urogynaecology, maternal/fetal medicine or assisted conception. Now we are bringing these nearer to you through video conferencing, offering all Fellows, Members, Trainees and O&G professionals a chance to attend an RCOG conference and course. Participants benefit from: Hearing the latest advances in your field Participate in live discussions RCOG certificate of attendance for all delegates Exclusive access to speaker presentations Obtain CPD credits Reduce travel time and cost, staying in hotels and being away from home Being eco friendly improving our environment What your organisation needs? To broadcast our scientific theoretical courses you require interest from a minimum of 50 delegates within your country and are able to meet in one central venue. Your organisation will also need: Auditorium/lecture room with video/data projection and PA system Roving microphones for live discussions Compatible IP-based video conferencing unit Administrative support (prior to and on-day support) Audio visual technician (pre-testing and on-day support) Are you interested? Simple select an event(s) by visiting www.rcog.org.uk/events Remember to allow a minimum of 6 months before the event is due to take place this way you can communicate the exciting venture to your local networks and increase delegate attendance.
Course Requirements The RCOG Franchised Guidance Notes will provide the necessary advice to support you with the set up of the course. However these are the core requirements needed to run each course: Practical Training Basic Practical Skills PROMPT MRCOG Exam Preparation Part 1 Preparatory Part 1 Revision Part 2 Written Part 2 Written and OSCE Combined Part 2 Written and OSCE Consecutive Maximum number of candidates per course* 6-18 24 40 40 30 20 40 (written) & 20 (OSCE) RCOG will provide: UK examiners/faculty to run the course Certificate of attendance for candidates and faculty Marketing materials in electronic format Listing on the RCOG website Listing in TOG and Membership Matters (subject to deadlines) 2 8 3 2 2 2 2 Local course organisers will provide: Local secretarial or administration support Number of local faculty required Local Speakers (should provide their own presentation) Number of role players for OSCE 6 8 10-13 10 6 6-8 6-8 - - - - - 3-4 3-4 Area for the OSCE circuit with 10 booths or rooms - - - - - Lecture room with appropriate IT facilities Facilities for refreshments * Minimum numbers may also apply. Contact us for further details.
How can I get involved? Flexible fees - Local needs As the local course organiser, for most of these courses you set the fees to match local economic conditions, provided they cover the cost of the course. Course fees are split 80/20 between you and the RCOG. Visit our website for more details. For more information visit: www.rcog.org.uk/franchising For an initial discussion please call or email the Franchising Team: Tel: +44 207 772 6460 Email: franchising@rcog.org.uk Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 27 Sussex Place, Regent s Park, London, NW1 4RG visit www.rcog.org.uk/franchising tel +44 20 7772 6200 twitter @RCObsGyn Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2015. Registered Charity No. 213280