Gynaecology Core Skills Training Course for First Contact Practitioners

Aims / objectives

• By the end of this CPD-accredited gynaecology training course, participants will be able to:
  • Conduct structured gynaecological assessments in primary care settings
  • Identify red flag symptoms requiring urgent referral
  • Take a comprehensive and sensitive sexual history
  • Apply evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of common gynaecological conditions
  • Recognise and manage conditions including:
    • Pelvic pain
    • Dysmenorrhoea
    • Abnormal and heavy menstrual bleeding
    • Common sexually transmitted infections
  • Understand and manage urogenital conditions, including:
    • Urogenital atrophy
    • Pelvic organ prolapse
    • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Safely prescribe emergency contraception in line with current guidance
  • Apply the Fraser Guidelines in clinical decision-making
  • Demonstrate awareness of cultural, personal, and communication considerations when performing intimate examinations
  • Improve clinical confidence in assessment, decision-making, and patient management in women’s health

Course programme

• Review of anatomy and physiology of the female genitourinary system
• Overview of gynaecological disorders- Endometriosis, PCOS, Adhesions, Pelvic organ prolapse, Gynae cancer
• Sexual history taking & promoting sexual health
• Considerations in performing an intimate gynae assessment such as: cultural, personal, comfort, issues and problems introducing a speculum.
• Diagnosis and management of common gynaecological disorders including pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, bleeding and heavy menstrual bleeding, common sexually transmitted infections, retained tampon and/or removal of foreign body, vaginal pessary use for prolapse
• Overview of emergency contraception
• Adolescent sexual health and Fraser Guidelines explored

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Participant Voices!

DC (Primary Care Clinician)
“The HRT and menopause section was extremely useful — I gained practical insights that I can apply directly to patient care in primary care settings.” 

DJ (Nurse Practitioner)
“Clear, structured guidance on gynaecological examinations and patient advice — very practical and directly relevant to everyday clinical practice.” 

NM (Advanced Nurse Practitioner)
“Excellent tutor and well-structured content — a highly recommended gynaecology training course for primary care clinicians.”

KT (First Contact Practitioner)
“A very good course that significantly improved my confidence and practical gynaecology assessment skills in primary care.” 

FAQs

Is this course suitable for beginners?
This course is suitable for clinicians with some exposure to primary care who want to build confidence in gynaecology assessment and management.

What makes this different from other gynae courses?
It’s tailored specifically to first-contact practitioners — focusing on real decision-making in primary care, not specialist-level detail you won’t use day-to-day.

What kind of conditions will I be more confident managing?
Common presentations like pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, vaginal discharge, and conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and prolapse.

Does it cover sensitive consultations like sexual history and intimate exams?
Yes — with practical guidance on communication, consent, and patient comfort, including handling challenging or sensitive scenarios.