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Health Education England

Maternity Safety Training Catalogue

HEE Maternity Safety Training Catalogue

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Introduction The Government set an ambition to reduce the number of stillbirths, neonatal deaths, maternal deaths

and brain injuries that occur during or soon after birth by 20% by 2020 and by 50% by 2025.

Utilising research from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG), in-house research and

further information from local teams, HEE have produced this catalogue of quality assured multi-

disciplinary training packages that will support maternity services to develop

and maintain high standards of teamwork, communication, clinical skills and a culture of safety whilst

reducing maternal and fetal harm.

You can use the catalogue to develop an appropriate bid, incorporating a range of appropriate training

from the different headings: Leadership, Fetal Growth, Fetal Monitoring, Teamworking and

Communication, Teamworking and Skills and Drills, Skills and Drills, Cultural Capabilities, and other

training/ courses.

Contents We have tried to make this catalogue as navigable as possible. Please click on the course name

below to link through to the relevant course page and clicking on a skill set will link to the relevant

skill set section. The home icon at the top of each page will take you back to the Contents Page.

Further information about the courses can be found by clicking the URL link at the bottom of each

course page. This catalogue may assist your maternity unit in selecting the most appropriate training

courses to meet your organisations training needs. it is not comprehensive and exclusive but

intended to be used as a guide.

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Skill set

Provider

Course name

Page

number

Leadership

RCOG

Management of Labour Ward: comprised of

'Management of the Labour Ward' and' Labour Ward

Lead' modules

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RCM i-learn

Leadership - Everybody's Business

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RCM i-learn

Leadership Framework: from Theory to Practice

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RCM

Labour Ward Leaders Workshop – working together for

safe care

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Fetal Growth

Perinatal Institute

Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) toolkit

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Fetal

Monitoring

e-Learning for

Healthcare: HEE,

NHS, RCOG &

RCM

Electronic Fetal Monitoring (eFM)

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K2 Medical

Systems

K2 MS™ Perinatal Training Program (PTP)

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Baby Lifeline

CTG Masterclass : Intrapartum Assessment of Fetus and

Management of Fetus at Risk of Intrapartum Hypoxic

Injury

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Baby Lifeline

Advanced CTG Masterclass - extended version of the

CTG Masterclass

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RCOG (StratOG)

Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing

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RCOG

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

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Neoventa

Academy

E-learning with certification

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Skill set

Provider

Course name

Page

number

Teamworking &

Communication

Global Air Training

Human Factors in Healthcare

Foundation Course

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Global Air Training

Human Factors in Healthcare

Managers Course

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Global Air Training

Human Factors in Healthcare

Trainers Course

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Baby Lifeline

Developing ‘Human Factors’ Skills: Improving Safety and

Outcomes in the Delivery Suite

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Baby Lifeline

Maternal Critical Care

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RCOG

Women's Health Patient Safety Day

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RCOG (StratOG)

Communication Skills eTutorial

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RCOG (StratOG)

Human Factors eTutorial

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RCOG (StratOG)

Improving Workplace Behaviours eTutorial

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RCOG (StratOG)

Giving Effective Feedback Presentation

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Terema

Human Factors Masterclass

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Teamworking &

Skills and Drills

PRactical

Obstetrics Multi-

Professional

Training (PROMPT)

PRactical Obstetrics Multi-Professional Training

(PROMPT) Training Package

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RCOG

ROBuST: Train the Trainers

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RCOG

RCOG Operative Vaginal Birth Simulation Training

(ROBuST)

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ALSO UK

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO): Provider

and Instructor and Courses

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Skill set

Provider

Course name

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Skills and Drills

RCOG

Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Baby Lifeline

Childbirth Emergencies in the Community:

Essential Skills and Drills for Those Who

Attend Home Births

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RCOG (StratOG)

Vaginal Breech

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RCOG

Intrapartum Management of Pre-eclampsia

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RCOG

Caesarean Section

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RCM i-learn

An Introduction to Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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RCM i-learn

Thermoregulation: keeping the baby at the right

temperature

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HEE, NHS &

professional

bodies

e-Learning for Healthcare: Perinatal Mental Health

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Resuscitation

Council (UK)

Newborn Life Support (NLS)

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RCM i-learn

Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Pregnancy (ICP)

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RCM i-learn

The Deteriorating Postpartum Mother

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RCOG (StratOG)

Introduction to Emergency Situations

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RCOG (StratOG)

Haemorrhage eTutorial

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RCOG

EaSi (eLearning and Simulation for Instrumental

Delivery)

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RCOG (StratOG)

Intrapartum Management of Multiple Pregnancy

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Cultural

Capabilities

Baby Lifeline

Resilience Training for Maternity Healthcare

Professionals

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Other training/

courses

HEE Wessex and

NHS

Reducing Avoidable Term Admissions

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Leadership

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Management of Labour Ward: comprised of ‘Management of the Labour Ward’ and’ Labour Ward Lead’ modules

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

Areas covered include: risk management and clinical governance, audit and guidelines,

neonatology, anaesthetics, medical disorders, practical obstetrics skills and how to run skills

and drills training.

The programme includes a variety of speakers with time for discussion, debate and networking

throughout the course of the meeting.

Key objectives/

content:

On completion, participants will:

• Understand the importance of promoting and maintaining normality in childbirth

• Have gained an understanding of the woman’s perspective of birth

• Understand the importance of good communication and team work between the different

professionals involved in birth

• Be confident in discussing birth outcomes with women and their partners

• Recognise the medically unwell, pregnant woman

• Have up-to-date knowledge of a range of practical obstetric skills s

• Understand the role of the labour ward lead - particularly in relation to clinical governance

and risk management

Primary audience:

Any clinicians who spend a significant amount of time on the labour wards: Trainees and

Consultants in O&G, Midwives, Staff Grades, Staff Doctors, Trust Doctors and Associate Specialists

Format:

Conference/Course

Course duration:

4 days for the full conference; 3 days for Management of the Labour Ward module and 1 day

for Labour Ward Lead modules.

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/departmental-catalog/Departments/atsm/management-of-

the-labour-ward/

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Leadership - Everybody’s Business

Training provider:

RCM i-learn

Description:

The units in this module explore midwifery leadership competenci and the skills and challenges

required of midwives as leaders of the profession.

Key objectives/

content:

Exploration of midwifery leadership competencies, the skills and challenges required of

midwives as leaders of the profession.

Primary audience:

All midwives and support workers

Format:

E-learning

Course duration:

Approximately 15 hours study time but each element of the competency model can be studied

individually.

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

Cost:

Free to RCM members, not available to non-members

More info - course

details URL:

To access the iLearn portfolio, please sign in at: http://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/course/

info.php?id=45

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Leadership Framework: from Theory to Practice

Training provider:

RCM i-learn

Description:

This course is based around the NHS Leadership Academy’s leadership framework for use by

health professionals across the NHS.

Whilst the framework was originally generic, RCM has now given it a midwifery focus and has

built in examples in practice moving from student midwife to senior practitioner and a range of

activities to support learning.

Key objectives/

content:

On completion participants will have a good understanding of five core leadership skills.

Primary audience:

Student midwife to senior practitioner

Format:

E-learning

Course duration:

1 hour but longer if engaging with all the activities

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

Cost:

Free to RCM members, not available to non-members

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/enrol/index.php?id=224

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Labour Ward Leaders Workshop – working together for safe care

Training provider:

RCM

Description:

This one-day interactive workshop is designed to address some of the current challenges in

maternity services around leadership on delivery suite. The workshop will support labour ward

leaders to work collaboratively together to develop safe and cohesive teams delivering effective

and safe care.

Key objectives/

content:

This workshop helps participants to:

• Appreciate the role that the unit leadership and culture has on the provision of safe care

• Appreciate the common challenges in leading and promoting safe labour ward care.

• Understand that collaborative learning, working and practice can improve the environment

for women, families and staff

• Develop a greater understanding of communication styles and become more effective

communicators within and across professional groups

• Appreciate the similarities and differences in roles of the multidisciplinary team on labour

ward

• Develop an action and implementation plan to bring about a collaborative change to the

labour ward management

Primary audience:

Attendance is as a’ labour ward leadership team’ consisting of wo band 7 Labour Ward

Midwives; one Obstetric lead; one Obstetric trainee (ST6-7); Head of Midwifery (HoM) or

a Senior Midwife Lead with responsibility for LW (Consultant Midwife or Matron) and the

nominated Board Level Safety Lead

Format:

face-to-face

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

For more details about this workshop please visit the webpage below. Please check

the RCM’s event pages for the future workshop dates as these were unavailable at the

time of publishing. Alternatively, please contact the RCM directly. https://www.rcm.

org.uk/get-involved/events/labour-ward-leaders-workshop-%E2%80%93-working-

together-for-safe-care-0

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Fetal

Growth

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Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP) toolkit

Training provider:

Perinatal Institute (PI)

Description:

The PI has put together a comprehensive programme which is offered to units already using

the GROW software and new units who now want to implement GROW.

Key objectives/

content:

GAP is based on following key elements:

• Implementation of evidence based protocols and guidelines

• Training and accreditation of all staff involved in clinical care

• Rolling audit and benchmarking of performance

• Use of electronic tool for missed case audit

Primary audience:

Clinicians including Obstetricians, Midwives, Sonographers

Format:

Toolkit, hands on workshops to consolidate knowledge and skills

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

Accredited by the Perinatal Institute

More info -

course details

URL and contact

email address:

http://www.perinatal.org.uk/Diary/Diary.aspx

[email protected]

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Fetal

Monitoring

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Electronic Fetal Monitoring (eFM)

Training provider:

e-Learning for Healthcare: HEE, NHS, RCOG & RCM

Description:

eFM will teach and assess learners in all aspects of intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring and

CTG interpreatation in line with the NICE Intrapartum Care Guidelines of December 2014

Key objectives/

content:

eFM aims to train users on CTG interpretation in line with the NICE Intrapartum Care

Guidelines of December 2014. Learners will evaluate, interpret and reflect on a variety of

situations presented, with the aim of minimising errors in the labour ward. Learners will be

able to see the results of their actions including any life threatening harm to a baby and the

subsequent litigation consequences for the doctor or midwife. Users are trained by using a

series of ‘knowledge sessions’ supported by real- life case studies.

Primary audience:

Obstetricians and Midwives - qualified and those still in training

Format:

e-Learning (Knowledge and simulation)

Course duration:

Each knowledge session is approx. 20 mins long and the case studies around 45 mins long

Accreditation

status:

RCOG’s “recognised and preferred” method of CTG training

More info - course

details URL:

For more details please visit:

http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/electronic-fetal-monitoring/

The course can be accessed via the HEE e-LfH Hub and the ESR system.

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K2 MS™ Perinatal Training Program (PTP)

Training provider:

K2 Medical Systems

Description:

The Perinatal Training Programme is an interactive online computer- based training system

covering a comprehensive spectrum of learning.

Key objectives/

content:

Covering extensive subject areas in fetal monitoring training and maternity crisis management,

the Perinatal Training Programme teaching material is broad and deep. As well as CTG

interpretation and labour management, it also covers physiology, underlying intrapartum fetal

monitoring and perinatal asphyxia. Topics also include, amongst others, shoulder dystocia, pre-

eclampsia and maternal haemorrhage and so, with real cases presented to teach by example,

the Perinatal Training Programme provides users with the complete learning experience.

Primary audience:

Relvant to all members of the acute maternity team.

Format:

E-Learning

Course duration:

Equivalent to 2 full days training at a lecture based course, however individuals can work at

their own pace

Accreditation

status:

The training system has been proven to impart knowledge in a randomised controlled trial.

This study has been published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, entitled

‘The development and evaluation of computer-assisted teaching program for intrapartum

monitoring’. September 2000, Vol 107: pp1138-1144.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.k2ms.com/products/perinatal-training-programme.aspx#who

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CTG Masterclass : Intrapartum Assessment of Fetus and Management of Fetus at Risk of Intrapartum Hypoxic Injury

Training provider:

Baby Lifeline

Description:

This course aims to provide evidence-based training on CTG Interpretation.

Key objectives/

content:

CTG Interpretation based on fetal physiology and pathophysiology of intrapartum hypoxic injury

so as to reduce hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy whilst reducing unnecessary operative

interventions. The course covers NICE guidance, acid-base balance, the technology behind CTG

and ST-Analyser (STAN) together with an overview of clinical cases and medico-legal learning

points.

Primary audience:

For all clinical staff with an interest in the Delivery Suite and legal professionals.

Format:

Face-to-face round table training session

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/courses/ctg-masterclass/

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Advanced CTG Masterclass - extended version of the CTG Masterclass

Training provider:

Baby Lifeline

Description:

This course aims to enable midwives and obstetricians to be the champions of change in

their local maternity units to bring about a paradigm shift in CTG interpretation based on

fetal physiology, so as to reduce unnecessary operative interventions whilst improving perinatal

outcomes.

Key objectives/

content:

As an extended version of the CTG Masterclass course, this course will look in more depth at

CTG monitoring practices.

Primary audience:

Midwives, obstetricians and clinical negligence lawyers who are involved in interpreting CTG

traces. A basic knowledge of CTG interpretation would be beneficial, but not essential.

Format:

Face-to-face round table training session

Course duration:

2 days

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/courses/advanced-ctg-masterclass/

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Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This tutorial reviews the different intrapartum fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns observed with

electronic monitoring that may be associated with hypoxia.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial allows participants to:

• Demonstrate improved knowledge of intrapartum monitoring

• Identify cases at risk of intrapartum hypoxia

• Interpret cardiotocographic (CTG) abnormalities that might suggest hypoxia

• Improve decision-making in intrapartum management and improve ability to act

appropriately to avoid intrapartum hypoxic events

• Describe issues related to intrapartum hypoxia and neurological outcome and the risk of

hypoxic perinatal morbidity and mortality

• Describe adjuvant tests of fetal wellbeing.

Primary audience:

O&G professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/assessment-of-fetal-wellbeing

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Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

This course aims to provide a clinical update on intrapartum fetal surveillance for doctors and

midwives who work on the labour ward.

Key objectives/

content:

This course allows participants to:

• Understand physiology behind normal fetal heart rate control

• Understand the pathophysiology behind the features observed on the cardiotocograph

(CTG) trace

• Recognise features of various types of intrapartum fetal hypoxia

• Appreciate the role of oxytocin, meconium and temperature on fetal wellbeing in labour

• Understand the principles behind managing a prolonged deceleration

• Determine the role of additional tests of fetal wellbeing such as fetal scalp blood sampling

and fetal ECG (ST-Analyser or STAN)

• Appreciate the medico-legal aspects of intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring

• Provides essential CTG knowledge required for MRCOG examination as well as serves as an

update for obstetricians of all grades

Primary audience:

All trainees and consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology, Lawyers involved in obstetric medico-

legal cases, Healthcare professionals who provide care to pregnant mothers in labour, Midwives,

Staff Grades, Staff Doctors, Trust Doctors and Associate Specialists.

Format:

1 day face-to-face training course

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

Please check the RCOG’s online course listings for future dates at: https://www.rcog.

org.uk/en/courses-exams-events/store/

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E-learning with certification

Training provider:

Neoventa Academy

Description:

This web-based training program consists of two separate parts: Fetal Monitoring with CTG and

Fetal Monitoring with ST Analysis. Both programs contain theoretical modules with animated

illustrations and scrollable tracings, a case library with authentic patient cases and a certification

test with multiple-choice questions and scrollable tracings with questions. In addition, there are

study questions after each chapter and a reference list for additional reading.

Key objectives/

content:

Fetal monitoring with CTG:

This is an interactive program for education and training in CTG interpretation. The overall

objective of the program is to ensure competence in the use of CTG for health care

professionals working in obstetrics.

Fetal monitoring with ST Analysis:

This is an interactive program for education and training in ST Analysis as an adjunct to CTG

for fetal monitoring. The overall objective of the program is to ensure competence in the use

of ST Analysis for health care professionals working in obstetrics.

Primary audience:

All healthcare professionals working in obstetrics

Format:

E-Learning

Course duration:

2 days

Accreditation

status:

Noventa is a Swedish company but programs “are harmonized according to national guidelines

and practice in each country”.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.neoventa.com/education/e-learning-with-certification/

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Teamworking &

Communication

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Human Factors in Healthcare - Foundation Course

Training provider:

Global Air Training

Description:

The training equips participants with a set of non-technical skills that complement technical

competency and include teamwork, situation awareness, decision making, communication and

workload management. Healthcare staff need to recognise that human error is inevitable and

that cooperative and collaborative teams are the greatest asset to achieving safety and high

reliability in complex and hazardous work environments. The training provides participants

with an in depth understanding of the human causes of error and thereby develops the ability

to take a proactive approach to the avoidance, trapping and mitigating of errors. The Human

Factors in Healthcare courses are all scheduled upon request as bespoke courses, which may be

delivered either at the provider’s facility in Cheshire or at the clients location.

Key objectives/

content:

The course syllabus may be adjusted to suit the specific needs of the organisation. A typical

syllabus will cover:

• Human error

• Workload management

• Teamwork and behaviour

• Communication

• Decision making

• Fatigue Management

• Situational awareness and vigilance

• Case studies

Primary audience:

All healthcare staff.

Format:

face- to- face training course

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

No official accreditation but CPD points can be applied for.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.globalairtraining.com/human-factors-healthcare-foundation.php

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Human Factors in Healthcare - Managers Course

Training provider:

Global Air Training

Description:

The training equips participants with a set of non-technical skills that complement technical

competency and include teamwork, situation awareness, decision making, communication and

workload management. Healthcare staff need to recognise that human error is inevitable and

that cooperative and collaborative teams are the greatest asset to achieving safety and high

reliability in complex and hazardous work environments. The training provides participants

with an in depth understanding of the human causes of error and thereby develops the ability

to take a proactive approach to the avoidance, trapping and mitigating of errors. The Human

Factors in Healthcare courses are all scheduled upon request as bespoke courses, which may be

delivered either at the provider’s facility in Cheshire or at the clients location.

Key objectives/

content:

Topics covered:

• Human error

• Organisational culture

• Leadership and Teamworking

• Non-technical skills

• Incident Management

• Root cause analysis

• Change management

Primary audience:

Suitable for all mangers, supervisors, team leaders and all healthcare staff wishing to gain an in-

depth understanding of Human Factors in healthcare

Format:

face- to- face training course

Course duration:

3 days

Accreditation

status:

No official accreditation but CPD points can be applied for.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.globalairtraining.com/human-factors-healthcare-managers.php

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Human Factors in Healthcare - Trainers Course

Training provider:

Global Air Training

Description:

This facilitative and interactive programme covers the core elements of Human Factors and

develops skills, knowledge and expertise in the planning, design and delivery of Human Factors

training sessions. The Human Factors in Healthcare courses are all scheduled upon request as

bespoke courses, which may be delivered either at the provider’s facility in Cheshire or at the

clients location.

Key objectives/

content:

The course package includes comprehensive materials with copyright licence for use for the

purpose of training staff employed by the client organisation. The course provides skills in

training development enabling the student to develop further materials reflecting the unique

nature and requirements of their organisation.

Primary audience:

Suitable for personnel who will be involved in training and developing Human Factors skills in the

organisation.

Format:

face- to- face training course

Course duration:

5 days

Accreditation

status:

No official accreditation but CPD points can be applied for.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.globalairtraining.com/human-factors-healthcare-instructors.php

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Developing ‘Human Factors’ Skills: Improving Safety and Outcomes in the Delivery Suite

Training provider:

Baby Lifeline

Description:

This course provides an overview of the importance of human factors on the Delivery Suite and

an introduction to non-technical skills training.

Key objectives/

content:

This course allows participants:

• To gain an awareness of what non-technical skills are and how they apply on Delivery Suite

• To develop an understanding of how we can improve our non-technical skills with a view to

improving patient safety in the longer term

• To promote an awareness of the need for adequate support and supervision

Primary audience:

The course is ideally taught in a multidisciplinary setting and is relevant to all members of the

acute maternity team including midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists. It is also relevant for allied

health professionals (AHPs) such as support workers, operating department practitioners, theatre

nurses and receptionists.

Format:

face-to-face training course

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/courses/developing-human-factors-skills/

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Maternal Critical Care

Training provider:

Baby Lifeline

Description:

This course will provide an overview of the principles of good teamwork in caring for a sick

mother with a critical illness.

Key objectives/

content:

This course allows participants:

• To learn the principles of good teamwork in caring for the sick mother with critical illness To

be aware of the standards required from staff managing the unwell mother with acute or

chronic disease in pregnancy

• To be aware of human factors impeding good obstetric care with a deteriorating patient

• To assist as part of the team management of a typical scenario of deterioration and critical

illness as a simulated scenario

• To participate in the multi-disciplinary team providing acute care in the trauma in pregnancy

situation

Primary audience:

This course is relevant for obstetricians, midwives, anaesthetists and intensive care clinicians (e.g.

nurses and clinicians involved with the critical care of an obstetric patient).

Format:

This one-day course is a multi-disciplinary approach to maternal critical care with lectures,

practical sessions, and group discussions.

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/courses/maternal-critical-care/

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Women’s Health Patient Safety Day

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

The Women’s Health Patient Safety day provides an opportunity to learn from those who are

leading on patient safety issues and to share experiences with other health care professions to

improve standards for patients.

Key objectives/

content:

This course allows participants to:

• Find out about the latest patient safety initiatives and how to embed them into clinical

practice

• Share experiences of implementing patient safety initiatives with other health care

professionals

Primary audience:

O&G Professionals

Format:

Conference/course

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

Please check the RCOG’s online course listings for future dates at:

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/courses-exams-events/store/

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Communication Skills eTutorial

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This tutorial aims to provide the necessary components to achieve successful communication

with colleagues, women and their relatives.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial allows participants to:

• Use appropriate questioning techniques

• Understand and demonstrate the principles of imparting bad news

• Apply a framework for effective communication with colleagues

• Recognise the importance of using translators

• Apply the principles of communication when something goes wrong

Primary audience:

O&G Professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/communication-skills

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Human Factors eTutorial

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This eLearning package contains key learning around human factors and patient safety.

Key objectives/

content:

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand of the role of human factors in healthcare error

• Understand the causes of error and harm events

• Be aware of the situations which make errors more likely and be aware of ways to reduce

the incidence of errors and errors causing harm

• Understand how human cognition impacts errors.

Primary audience:

O&G Professionals

Format:

eLearning Package

Course duration:

60-90 mins

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/human-factors/introduction-6777

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Improving Workplace Behaviours eTutorial

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This resource aims to help medical trainees/trainers become more aware of the difficult issues

surrounding undermining and bullying in the workplace, illustrating various methods on how

to tackle this.

Key objectives/

content:

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the behaviours which constitute bullying, harassment and intimidation and how

to define them

• Develop ways to recognise our responses to these behaviours and understand the influence

of culture and external factors on response

• Understand the effect these behaviours can have on education and training as well as

patient care

• Develop ways of addressing and reducing these behaviours and thereby promoting

constructive working relationships

• Discover how to access guidance/support or escalate concerns/issues

• Learn how to develop individual and personalised SMART objectives.

Primary audience:

All healthcare professionals

Format:

eLearning

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/online-resource-improving-workplace-behaviour/

introduction-11482

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Giving Effective Feedback Presentation

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

Presentation that provides suggestions on how to give effective feedback.

Primary audience:

All healthcare professionals

Format:

e-Learning

Course duration:

10 minutes

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/online-assessor-resource/giving-effective-

feedback-6906

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Human Factors Masterclass

Training provider:

Terema

Description:

This training focuses on the practical and pragmatic application of human factors insights in

safety critical environments

Key objectives/

content:

This masterclass covers:

• Human Factors and Team Skills – the background and underlying principles

• Situation Awareness – the flawed process of understanding what is ‘going on’

• Risk Management – how to discharge responsibility to reduce risk and harm

• Communication – managing Professional to Professional communication in a safety critical

environment

• Personality and its impact on impact on performance and teamworking

• Choosing Behaviour – selecting and maintaining behaviours which are essential to the

discharge of professional responsibilities

• Human Factors Feedback – regulating those behaviours as an everyday process

• Managing overload and using the tools – staying in control in stressful situations or

extremely risky environments and making briefings, debriefings, handovers and checklists

work effectively.

• Leading, Following and Motivating – professional responsibilities to others in the team

Primary audience:

All healthcare workers

Format:

face-to-face

Course duration:

2 days

Accreditation

status:

General accreditation though the Royal Colleges - CPD points can be applied for.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.terema.co.uk/masterclass

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Teamworking &

Skills and Drills

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PRactical Obstetrics Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT) Training Package

Training provider:

PRactical Obstetrics Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT)

Description:

PROMPT is an evidence based multi-professional training package for obstetric emergencies. It

is associated with direct improvements in perinatal outcome and has been proven to improve

knowledge, clinical skills and team working. PROMPT courses are run in local maternity units/

institutions by multiprofessional teams of staff from that unit who have attended a PROMPT

Train the Trainers (T3) day, usually run at the RCOG in London.

Key objectives/

content:

The multi-disciplinary team will learn how to run local training days and simulated obstetric

emergency drills, how to improve team working, and how to achieve successful and

sustainable implementation of their training. The course price includes the PROMPT Course in

a Box which contains a Course and Trainers Manual & DVD full of training & implementation

tools to be used in the teams’ local unit.

Primary audience:

Multi-professional teams in local units. PROMPT courses are always implemented by local staff

and tailored to the specific needs and practices of individual maternity units. Local faculty should

include obstetricians, anaesthetists and midwives (or local equivalent).

Format:

PROMPT T3 Training Course: face-to-face course.

Course duration:

PROMPT T3 Train the Trainers: 1 day

Accreditation

status:

Endorsed by RCOG and RCM

More info - course

details URL:

For courses run at the RCOG please visit the RCOG events page and search

for PROMPT courses: https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/courses-exams-events/

store/?q=prompt&section=&date=&region=&audience=

The PROMPT provider website it at: http://www.promptmaternity.org/

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ROBuST: Train the Trainers

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

Since 2015, the ROBuST training course Birth Simulation Training Course has been delivered

locally, as part of the ROBuST training course franchised course programme. This train the

trainers day is designed to train faculty to deliver RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training

Courses in their own hospitals or units

Key objectives/

content:

Techniques for performing a Caesarean Section at full dilatation are covered. The course

consists of short lectures, hands-on workshops and small group discussions on teamwork and

communication.

Primary audience:

Consultants, ST6/7 or midwives whose institutions have applied to run local ROBuST training

courses.

Format:

The course consists of short lectures, hands-on workshops and small group discussions on

teamwork and communication.

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

Please check the RCOG’s online course listings for future dates at:

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/courses-exams-events/store/

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RCOG Operative Vaginal Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST)

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

This course provides instruction and hands-on practice in all methods of operative vaginal birth

(both non-rotational and rotational) to facilitate the achievement of the OSAT competencies on

the RCOG Training matrix.

Key objectives/

content:

Techniques for performing a caesarean section at full dilatation are also covered. The course

consists of short lectures, hands-on workshops and small group discussions on teamwork and

communication.

Primary audience:

All practicing obstetricians

Format:

The course consists of short lectures, hands-on workshops and small group discussions on

teamwork and communication.

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

Please check the RCOG’s online course listings for future dates at:

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/courses-exams-events/store/

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Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO): Provider and Instructor Courses

Training provider:

ALSO UK

Description:

These courses provide simulation training and education for midwives, obstetricians and other

health care professionals involved in the provision of care to women during pregnancy, labour

and the postpartum period. It is competency based and includes an assessment at the end

of the course. The provider course is the main training vehicle for ALSO ®. Before taking the

Instructor Course, a candidate must first have undertaken and passed the Provider Course, and

be recommended as a potential instructor.

Key objectives/

content:

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is an evidence-based multidisciplinary training

program that prepares maternity health care providers to better manage obstetric emergencies.

ALSO’s evidence-based learning path bridges knowledge gaps and boosts skill sets using a team-

based approach, hands-on training, and mnemonics to reduce errors and save lives.

Primary audience:

It is aimed at Obstetricians, Midwives, Anaethatists, GPs and other disciplines involved in

providing maternity care. The focus is on multiprofessional teams.

Format:

Evidence-based theoretical and practical training designed to develop and maintain the

knowledge and practical skills required to manage obstetric emergencies.

Course duration:

Provider Course: 2 days -run on Saturday and Sunday

Instructor Course: 1.5 days (can only be attended once Provider course completed).

Accreditation

status:

American Academy of Family Physicians.

Not accredited by a UK body but CPD points can be applied for.

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.also-uk.com/aboutalso-1/

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Skills &

Drills

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Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

The course is designed to introduce trainees to safe surgical techniques and obstetric clinical

skills, in a structured workshop environment.

Key objectives/

content:

The two-day format enables trainees to focus on hands-on skills whilst in the classroom, by

introducing pre-course eLearning materials including videos and assessments. The course also

looks at the increasingly important topic of human factors and enhanced recovery principles,

complementing the new RCOG curriculum.

Primary audience:

The course is intended for trainees ST1-2 and is a mandatory requirement for entry into ST3.

Format:

conference/course

Course duration:

2 days

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/courses-exams-events/store/?q=basic+practi-

cal+skills+in+obstetrics+and+gynaecology&section=Basic+Practical+Skills+Courses&-

date=&region=&audience= store/?q=basic+practical+skills+in+obstetrics+and+gynae-

cology&section=Basic+Practical+Skills+Courses&date=&region=&audience=

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Childbirth Emergencies in the Community:

Essential Skills and Drills for Those Who Attend Home Births

Training provider:

Baby Lifeline

Description:

This course will review and update on important elements in the management of emergency

skills that may be needed when women birth at home.

Key objectives/

content:

To provide a hands-on practical session that offers clear guidelines and builds confidence on

important elements in the management of emergency skills that may be needed when women

birth in the community.

Primary audience:

Those who attend planned or unplanned births in the community, such as community midwives,

independent midwives, paramedics, MCAs, GPs and practice development midwives who will

facilitate skill sharing with colleagues.

Format:

face-to-face group training course

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/childbirth-emergencies-in-the-community/

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Vaginal Breech

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This tutorial reviews intrapartum care for women with breech presentation.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial will allow participants to:

• Focus on the practical aspects of vaginal breech delivery and on the complications that

might be encountered during the procedure.

• Developing understanding of the methods used during vaginal breech delivery to reduce

maternal and perinatal morbidity.

Primary audience:

O&G professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/vaginal-breech/introduction-to-vaginal-breech-2472

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Intrapartum Management of Pre-eclampsia

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

This tutorial teaches more about the way in which pre-eclampsia can complicate pregnancy

and how to assess and manage pregnant women who develop the condition.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial will allow participants to:

• Describe the physiology of intrapartum complications in women with pre-eclampsia

• Assess when a woman with pre-eclampsia requires delivery

• Confidently devise a care plan for women with pre-eclampsia in labour and delivery in order

to minimise risk

• Manage an eclamptic seizure

• Counsel a woman postnatally about the long-term effects of pre-eclampsia.

Primary audience:

O&G professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/intrapartum-management-of-pre-eclampsia

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Caesarean Section

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

Aims to increase awareness of different approaches to caesarean section. Allows the

obstetrician to adapt to unexpected scenarios that might be encountered during the operation.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial will allow participants to:

• Describe the indications for caesarean section

• Prepare a patient for caesarean section

• Describe the surgical techniques of caesarean section

• Describe the techniques used to aid the delivery of the deeply impacted head

• Describe the management of the common complications of caesarean section

• Describe how to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with caesarean section.

Primary audience:

O&G professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/caesarean-section/introduction-to-caesarean-

section-5690

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An Introduction to Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Training provider:

RCM i-learn

Description:

This module has been developed by the charity CMV Action in response to requests from

midwives for more information about congenital CMV.

Key objectives/

content:

Sets out the facts about CMV and four key areas where midwives can play a role in the

forefront of reducing the impact of the virus.

Primary audience:

Midwives, students and support workers

Format:

eLearning

Course duration:

1 hour

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/course/info.php?id=150

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Thermoregulation: keeping the baby at the right temperature

Training provider:

RCM i-learn

Key objectives/

content:

Course content includes:

• An introduction to thermoregulation

• Heat loss and gain

• Methods of providing thermal stability

• The MSW’s role

• The warm chain

• How to take a temperature

Primary audience:

This module is primarily intended for maternity support workers working at Level 4 (first stage of

higher education study) but will also be of interest to other MSWs and student midwives.

Format:

eLearning

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/course/info.php?id=41

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e-Learning for Healthcare: Perinatal Mental Health

Training provider:

HEE, NHS & professional bodies

Description:

The Perinatal Mental Health programme has been designed to help educate and increase

awareness of issues arising from mental health.

Key objectives/

content:

The sessions commence with 2 introductory sessions, which provide a broad overview of the

topic and essential learning points for all health professionals. The 3 subsequent sessions focus

on different stages in a mother’s journey - the pregnancy, birth and the first year of a child’s

life. The subsequent sessions contain more detailed advice, which may be of more interest to

particular professional groups.

Primary audience:

Multi-professional

Format:

e-learning

Course duration:

Approx 2.5 hrs (5 sesssions of 20-30 minutes each)

Accreditation

status:

Produced by HEE; endorsed by professional bodies

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/perinatal-mental-health/

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Newborn Life Support (NLS)

Training provider:

Resuscitation Council (UK)

Description:

A standardised national course providing clear practical instruction in airway support and the

theoretical background to illustrate its importance in resuscitation of the newborn.

Key objectives/

content:

The course teaches the knowledge and skills required to:

• Approach the management of a newborn infant during the first 10-20 minutes in a

competent manner

• Understand the processes underlying apnoea, bradycardia and poor condition at birth

• Deliver practical airway management and ventilatory support.

Primary audience:

The NLS course is designed for any healthcare professional involved in the delivery and care of

the newborn infant. This includes both junior and senior medical and nursing staff, midwives,

paramedics and resuscitation officers. All applicants must hold a professional healthcare

qualification or be in training for a professional healthcare qualification.

Format:

face-to-face training

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

The NLS course has the support of professional bodies from a number of relevant disciplines

More info - course

details URL:

https://www.resus.org.uk/information-on-courses/newborn-life-support/

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Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Pregnancy (ICP)

Training provider:

RCM i-learn

Description:

This course aims to introduce you to, or further improve your knowledge of, ICP.

Key objectives/

content:

After completing this module participants will:

• Have a greater understanding of the condition

• Be able to identify how the condition is diagnosed

• Better understand the treatment and management of ICP, together with its many variables

and complexities

• Appreciate the implications of ICP for the woman and her baby

• Be able to discuss screening options with the obstetric team

• Be able to provide evidence-based information and support to the woman and her family

• Be able to discuss future pregnancy care concerns

Primary audience:

Midwives, students and support workers

Format:

eModule, self-enrolment

Course duration:

1.5 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/enrol/index.php?id=215

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The Deteriorating Postpartum Mother

Training provider:

RCM i-learn

Description:

The module is designed to help maternity support workers develop their knowledge and skills

to recognise a woman that may be deteriorating in the clinical area or community setting.

Key objectives/

content:

Aim is for support workers to develop skills to recognise a woman who is deteriorating and

to be able to confidently summon appropriate assistance from midwives and doctors. Level 4

activities are clearly identified throughout the module.

Primary audience:

This module is primarily intended for maternity support workers working at Level 4 (first stage of

higher education study) but will also be of interest to other MSWs and student midwives.

Format:

eModule

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCM accredited

More info - course

details URL:

http://www.ilearn.rcm.org.uk/enrol/index.php?id=25

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Introduction to Emergency Situations

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This tutorial will cover three obstetric emergencies: maternal cardiopulmonary resuscitation,

shoulder dystocia and cord prolapse.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial allows participants to:

• Describe the physiological changes in pregnancy and the effect on resuscitation

• Describe resuscitation of pregnant women and modifications to CPR

• Have knowledge of the causes of maternal collapse and their management

• Identify shoulder dystocia and describe the manouveres to overcome shoulder dystocia

• Appreciate the risk factors for cord prolapse and its management

Primary audience:

O&G professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/introduction-to-emergency-situations

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Haemorrhage eTutorial

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This tutorial is intended to cover the knowledge of advanced trainees completing the Acute

Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy ATSM and those on the RCOG Advanced Fellowship

Programme.

Key objectives/

content:

This tutorial allows participants to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms associated with major haemorrhage

• Identify concealed bleeding (the signs of which can be more subtle)

• Understand the various investigations required in major haemorrhage and how they

influence management

• Understand the roles of different blood products and when to use them

• Recognise the importance of multidisciplinary team involvement including haematologists,

anaesthetists and intensivists in managing a patient

• Formulate a management algorithm to help manage haemorrhage in a stepwise manner,

placing the interests of the patient at the center and involving her family as necessary.

Primary audience:

Advanced O&G Trainees

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/haemorrhage/introduction-27742

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EaSi (eLearning and Simulation for Instrumental Delivery)

Training provider:

RCOG

Description:

This tutorial aims to provide an evidence-based practical guide for instrumental delivery.

Interactive quizzes, case scenarios and videos are used throughout the resource to demonstrate

best practice.

Key objectives/

content:

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Describe the history and background of Operative vaginal delivery

• Identify the indications and criteria for instrumental delivery

• Assess a patient for operative vaginal delivery and obtain valid consent

• Choose the most appropriate type of instrument for operative vaginal delivery

• Describe how to perform operative vaginal delivery

• Recognise the complications of operative vaginal delivery.

Primary audience:

O&G ST1-3

Format:

eLearning and simulation

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/easi-resource/introduction-33968

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Intrapartum Management of Multiple Pregnancy

Training provider:

RCOG (StratOG)

Description:

This tutorial discusses intrapartum management of twin pregnancy.

Key objectives/

content:

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Be familiar with the indications for vaginal delivery and caesarean section

• Be able to appropriately counsel a woman with multiple pregnancy regarding the mode of

delivery

• Be familiar with the techniques of operative vaginal delivery appropriate to twin deliveries

• Be familiar with the complications and the techniques to manage delivery.

• Be able to appropriately counsel a woman with multiple pregnancy regarding the mode of

delivery

• Be familiar with the techniques of operative vaginal delivery appropriate to twin deliveries

• Be familiar with the complications and the techniques to manage delivery.

Primary audience:

O&G professionals

Format:

eTutorial

Course duration:

2 hours

Accreditation

status:

RCOG accredited

More info - course

details URL:

https://stratog.rcog.org.uk/tutorial/intrapartum-management-of-multiple-pregnancy

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Cultural

Capabilities

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Resilience Training for Maternity Healthcare Professionals

Training provider:

Baby Lifeline

Description:

This course should help frontline staff develop the qualities, attitudes, beliefs and perspectives

to adapt, persevere and “bounce-back” despite challenges and hardships. (Mental strength)

Key objectives/

content:

The intent is that each and every participant leaves the programme with:

• A new access to being resilient, a renewed sense of confidence to be resilient and how to

apply this to patient safety and maternity care

• A profound awareness and understanding of the difference being resilient can make to

teams who work with women, their babies and their families

Primary audience:

The course is ideally taught in a multidisciplinary setting and is relevant to all members of the

acute maternity team, including health-care assistants, midwives, obstetricians, theatre support

staff and anaesthetists.

Format:

1 day training course

Course duration:

1 day

Accreditation

status:

Participants can claim CPD points for attendance

More info - course

details URL:

http://babylifelinetraining.org.uk/home/courses/resilience-training-for-maternity-

healthcare-professionals/

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Other training/ courses

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Reducing Avoidable Term Admissions

Training provider:

HEE Wessex and NHS

Description:

This interactive resource offers the skills and knowledge needed to make decisions and take

actions to avoid term babies being unnecessarily admitted to neonatal units. Participants will

work through realistic scenarios, facing situations that they will face as part of your work, and

be asked to make decisions based on situations as they unfold.

Key objectives/

content:

Improved decision making and actions to be taken to reduce avoidable term admisisons.

Scenario based learning for four different professional groups (Midwife, Midwifery Support

Worker, Paediatrician and Neonatal Nurse).

Primary audience:

Paediatricinas, Midwives, MSW and Neonatal Nurses.

Format:

E-learning

Course duration:

Less than 2 hours but variable depending on job role selected.

Accreditation

status:

accredted

More info - course

details URL:

www.nlmscontent.nesc.nhs.uk/scsha/062016_RATA/index.htm