Women's Health Update eLearning

CPD Hours: 3.  Price: £75+VAT (vat added at checkout)

Minor Illness: Women’s Health Update

Course Description

This comprehensive eLearning course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest updates and best practices in women’s health. The course covers a wide range of topics pertinent to the health and well-being of women across the lifespan, emphasising the importance of evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Course Aims

• To update healthcare professionals on current trends, guidelines, and treatments in women’s health.
• To enhance clinical skills and knowledge in managing common and complex women’s health issues.
• To promote interdisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of women’s health care.
• To encourage the application of evidence-based practices in women’s health

Course Schedule

Module 1: Gynaecology –  Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)

Aim: To provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to diagnose, evaluate, and manage abnormal uterine bleeding in women of various age groups.

Objectives:

• Understanding AUB: Explain the definition, classification, and prevalence of abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Diagnostic Approaches: Detail the diagnostic methods including history taking, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.
• Management Strategies: Discuss medical and surgical treatment options, including their indications, effectiveness, and potential complications.
• Case Studies: Review case studies to illustrate typical presentations and management of AUB.
• Patient Communication: Highlight the importance of patient education and shared decision-making in the management of AUB.

Module 2 :Contraception

Aim: To update healthcare professionals on the latest contraceptive options and their appropriate use, ensuring informed decision-making and optimal patient outcomes.

Objectives:

• Contraceptive Options: Review the range of contraceptive methods available, including their mechanisms of action, efficacy, benefits, and risks.
• Tailored Contraception: Discuss factors influencing contraceptive choice, such as age, medical history, lifestyle, and reproductive goals.
• New Developments: Highlight recent advancements in contraceptive technology and emerging trends in family planning

Module 3 : Menopause

Aim: To equip healthcare providers with the latest knowledge and strategies for managing menopausal symptoms and improving the quality of life for menopausal women.

Objectives:

• Physiology of Menopause: Describe the hormonal changes and physiological processes associated with menopause.
• Symptom Management: Identify common menopausal symptoms and effective treatments, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and non-hormonal options.
• Long-term Health Considerations: Discuss the impact of menopause on long-term health, including bone health, cardiovascular risk, and mental health.
• Latest Guidelines: Provide updates on the latest clinical guidelines and research related to menopause management.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for:

• Advanced Practitioners: Including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists who are involved in primary care and minor illness management.
• General Practitioners (GPs): Doctors working in primary care settings who manage a broad range of minor ailments.
• Nurse Practitioners: Nurses in advanced roles who assess, diagnose, and manage patients with minor illnesses.
• Allied Healthcare Professionals: Including community pharmacists and other healthcare providers involved in the diagnosis and management of minor conditions.
• Medical Students and Trainees: Those in the later stages of their training who are preparing to take on roles in primary care and need to build a solid foundation in managing minor ailments.

Lecturer : Susan Moodie – Susan has extensive experience seeing and treating

Lecturer:  Dr Hayley Jenkins FSRSH GPwSI Womens Health