Duration: 9 months
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
€3,600
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s Professional Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a nine-month online programme, delivered in conjunction with iheed. Drawing on the expertise of national and international experts, the programme aims to improve the standard of obstetric and gynaecological care in Ireland and abroad. The programme is aimed at general practitioners, family physicians and those considering or at the beginning of specialty training. It will also be of interest to nurses and midwives working in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
This Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, delivered in conjunction with iheed, is a nine-month online programme, designed specifically to cater for busy healthcare professionals.
Drawing on the expertise of national and international experts in women's health, the programme provides learners with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance the health of women.
Professional diploma: 9 months (part-time)
Established in 1654, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a world-leading postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care.
This women's health course now known as the obstetrics and gynaecological online course is a compelling, content-rich, and interactive. It employs state-of-the-art technology and uses best-in class resources including:
interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused videos.
Integrated access to Medical Libraries, Databases, Journals, e-books, research papers and drug formulary.
A focus on mastery of competencies
Online proctoring of formal, summative exams.
A range of assignment types including multi-media assignments, focused on select competencies/skills.
Real-time, synchronous tutorials via video conferencing and online discussion forums
Development of learning communities within and beyond each programme.
Quite simply, this will be a superior online learning experience to anything you have done to date
The programme is aimed at general practitioners, family physicians and those considering or at the beginning of specialty training. It is also open to nurses and midwives working in the area of Women’s Health.
How is this programme accredited?
All graduating learners are entitled to receive the Professional Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Learners with a PPSN may select to receive the QQI-accredited Certificate in Obstetrics and Gynaecology instead, which is a level 9 award on the Irish NFQ. International learners must select the professional diploma. Both awards are valid for entry to MRCPI Part II exams and differ only in who is accrediting them. For further information about RCPI’s QQI accredited programmes, please click here.
This programme blends self-directed learning and Tutor-led group learning. Throughout the programme, you'll engage in: online group tutorials, tutor-moderated discussion forums, interactive case studies, reflective exercises. The programme is broken down into the following modules:
History taking, examination and communication
Physiology and embryology
Anatomy
Drugs in pregnancy
Early Pregnancy
Routine Antenatal Care
Antenatal complications
High risk/maternal medicine care
Labour and Birth
Postnatal Care
Developed by international O&G experts. Participants from across the globe (50+ nationalities) study together, learning from each other's experiences and challenges.
Our tutor faculty comprise world-leading women's health practitioners. They are practicing clinicians working at the coalface of female care.
The student learning environment is accessible anytime, anywhere on any device designed with the busy clinician in mind.
The programme is a truly transformative user experience. The content is rich, compelling, engaging and innovative. It includes interactive video, 2D & 3D animations, medical imagery and instructional competency-focused pedagogy.
Est. in 1654, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is one of the most prestigious postgraduate medical training bodies in the world.
An RCPI Diploma can help early-stage physicians secure coveted consultancy training positions. The qualification can also aid established physicians become physicians with a special interest or expanded role.
The following are the most frequently asked questions about the RCPI Professional Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme. If your query is not answered, please reach out to us on the live chat on the site.
You need to hold a bachelor degree in medicine, nursing or midwifery. Physiotherapists can also apply, so please contact us to find out more. Nurses who hold a diploma are also welcome to join.