PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems provides an introduction to this advanced procedure. This practical workshop will give you a step-by-step guide to the procedure and valuable insight into the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications. You will learn what equipment is necessary to achieve the best outcomes for your patients, with the opportunity to practise on simulated models.

The only one of its kind, this program will teach what equipment is necessary to achieve the best outcomes for your patients, with the opportunity to practise the procedure on simulated models and enable you to seriously consider this advanced procedure for your practice. The program will also provide a valuable insight into the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications and demonstrate how to plan patient counselling with an analysis of patient case scenarios.

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WORKSHOP CONTENTS

  • Determining the correct steps in the process of intrauterine procedures
  • Recognising the safety rules to avoid complications during intrauterine procedures
  • Determining the necessary equipment for intrauterine procedures
  • Planning patient counselling
  • Analysing patient case scenarios

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND REQUISITES

The Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems is designed for Medical Doctors and International Medical Graduates who are interested in performing IUS insertions and removals in the primary care setting, who also wish to gain an introduction to this advanced procedure. Participants can expect a step-by-step guide to the technique and valuable insights into the necessary approach to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. The program assumes previous experience in clinical procedures.

Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing in English is assumed.

SUNDAY WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Time Session Topic
8:00am - 8:30am Registration  
8:30am – 10:00am Session 1

IUS theory
10:00am – 10:30am Morning Tea  
10:30am – 12:00pm Session 2 Copper IUD and IUS practical (part 1)
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch  
1:00pm – 2:30pm Session 3 IUS practical (part 2) and case studies
2:30pm - 3:00pm Afternoon Tea  
3:00pm – 4:30pm Session 4 Case studies (continued from session 3)

INCLUSIONS

For your one-off investment, you will receive unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support and more.

  • For your one-off investment, you will receive unlimited access to all education content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support and more.
  • Online pre-course activity to be completed in your own time.
  • All presentation slides and further learning materials available for permanent access and download.
  • Instruments and consumables for practical sessions.
  • Post-course online assessment to be completed in your own time within six months of workshop attendance.
  • Access to the HealthCert Community with additional free learning opportunities, special offers and other benefits.

CHOOSE DATE AND
Location

Sydney

23 May 2021

TBA

From $1,495

COMING SOON

Melbourne

21 November 2021

TBA

From $1,495

COMING SOON

FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

EARLY BIRD RATE

$1,495

Register 30 days prior to the workshop commencement date.

REGULAR WORKSHOP FEE

$1,695

Full payment on the day of registration.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

The advanced workshop is presented by an experienced GP subspecialising in the field.  
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Dr Nelum Dharmapriya

MBChB(UK), MRCP, FRACGP

General Practitioner at Narangba Doctors, Queensland

Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK (DRCOG) 2000

Diploma of Family planning and Sexual Health Medicine, UK (DFFP) 2003

Obtained Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques by FFPRHC, 2003

Dr Nelum Dharmapriya was born in Sri Lanka. She graduated from the University of Aberdeen, UK, in 1995 and was a partner at Heaton Norris Medical Centre in Stockport, UK, for seven years. Nelum arrived in Australia in 2009 and established Narangba Doctors in 2012. She is married with two teenage boys and loves to spend time outdoors – running, cycling, travelling and reading.

WORKSHOP DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

The workshop includes presentations and demonstrations from an expert in the field. The program is delivered on Sundays and incorporates practical hands-on application using medical grade models. Online assessment in the form of multiple choice questions will take place after the workshop.

CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION

Advanced Certificate in Intrauterine Systems

Upon successful completion of the exam, workshop participants will receive the Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems Certificate and below points. To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit our FAQs.

RACGP Points pending
ACRRM:
- PDP units: 14 Educational activity, 3 Performance review
- MOPS points: 5
- 1 day under the Obstetrics Rural Procedural Training Grant

 

 

This workshop:

  • Provides CPD points from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
  • Provides PDP points from the Australian Council of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
  • Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
  • Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Points are calculated differently.
  • Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD points must be stated on the certificate. Please contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.
  • Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
  • Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Category 1 points are reported as certified and Category 2 points are reported as non-certified. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.
  • Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
  • Has been independently developed with subject specialists and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.

EDUCATION PATHWAYS

Optional clinical attachments are available for IUS procedures. These clinical attachments are an opportunity to see an expert performing IUS insertion or removal and other female reproductive procedures such as insertion or removal of contraceptive implants. General practitioners have the opportunity to observe the expert in action, ask questions and seek guidance.