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Community Gynaecology Certificate

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About Community Gynaecology Certificate

The Irish College of GPs course in Community Gynaecology is a highly interactive, blended learning programme designed to provide the participant with a sound understanding of common gynaecological presentations in general practice, and to enable GPs to successfully manage their patients' gynaecological problems.

The modular approach provides a GP-friendly and accessible platform with an option to complete the entire course or to choose specific modules during the year.

Course Co-ordinator: Education Department, Irish College of GPs
If you need further information, please email education@icgp.ie

Accredited CE Credits: Each module attracts 4 CPD credits and 0.5-day GMS study leave

Course fees

Full course

  • Member - €750
  • Non-Member - €1200

Fee per module

  • Member - €120
  • Non-Member- €200

Course Overview

The course will commence on Thursday, 10 September 2026 and run one module per month until Thursday, 22 April 2026.

Participants will receive a welcome email when the module launches as per the ‘Module Opens’ dates below.

Prerecorded Video presentation and reading material will be available online once the module is launched. 

Participants are expected to attend the Live Webinar + Q&A per module, which will be held at 8pm- 9pm on a Thursday evening.

Each module will contain approximately 2 hours of pre-recorded videos, a 1 hour live Zoom Webinar Q&A session, pre and post module MCQ assessments and 1 hour of additional reading materials.

To complete the course/module, you must:
  • Watch all Video Presentations
  • Attend the Interactive Live Q&A for the full duration
  • Complete Post Module MCQs

How do I apply?

Participants will have the option to complete the entire course or to choose specific modules during the year. 

*Anyone who wishes to register for the full course or individual modules after provided closing registration date, please contact education@icgp.ie 

Modules

  • Registration for Module 1, closes on Wednesday, 09 September 2026, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 10 September 2026
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 24 September 2026 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Hormonal contraception
    • Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
    • Emergency contraception
    • Termination of pregnancy for the non-provider
    • Complicated cases

  • Registration for Module 2, closes Wednesday, 07 October 2026, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 08 October 2026
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 22 October 2026 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Diagnosis of menopause and peri-menopause
    • Lifestyle management
    • Prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
    • Alternatives to HRT
    • Testosterone replacement
    • Osteoporosis
    • Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

  • Registration for Module 3, closes Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 12 November 2026
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 26 November 2026 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Assessing and managing oligomenhorrhoea and amenhorrhoea
    • Heavy menstrual bleeding
    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Adolescent gynaecology

  • Registration for Module 4, closes on Wednesday, 02 December 2026, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 03 December 2026
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 17 December 2026 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • STI presentation, diagnosis and management
    • Epidemiology and transmission and prevention
    • Sexual history
    • Patient education
    • Vaginal discharge
    • Cervical screening
    • Vulval dermatology

  • Registration for Module 5, closes Wednesday, 13 January 2027, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 14 January 2027
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 28 January 2027 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Treating patients with chronic pelvic pain
    • Endometriosis, Unscheduled bleeding
    • Post-coital bleeding
    • Post-menopausal bleeding

  • Registration for Module 6, closes Wednesday, 10 February 2027, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 11 February 2027
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 25 February 2027 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Pelvic floor disorders
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Genitourinary syndrome of menopause

  • Registration for Module 7, closes Wednesday, 10 March 2027, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 11 March 2027
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 25 March 2027 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Assess and manage patients with subfertility
    • Premenstrual tension
    • Psychosexual dysfunction
    • Detection and prevention of cancer in women

  • Registration for Module 8, closes on Wednesday, 14 April 2027, at 5 pm
    Module Opens: Thursday 15 April 2027
    Live Zoom Session: Thursday 29 April 2027 8 pm – 9 pm

    Topics to include the following:

    • Treating patients from a diversity of backgrounds
    • Minority groups and preventative healthcare
    • LGBT+ health
    • Women with disabilities
    • Traveller health
    • Domestic violence
    • Female genital mutilation (FGM)

FAQs

  • All GPs who wish to increase their learning in community gynaecology; GPs in training who wish to augment their training in this area of interest; Practice Nurses with an interest in the topics; members of primary care team including community pharmacists, physiotherapists, dieticians.

    This course has been developed for GP's that are in Practice in Ireland

    • Pre-course and post-course learning needs assessment
    • Viewing of recorded content including key learning points summaries and blend of pre-module reading and
    • Live webinar including Q&A with subject experts
    • Participants have the option to post, review, and participate in anonymised clinical cases via a moderated Discussion forum.
    • Webinar recordings will be available to participants throughout the year

  • The course will provide evidence-based knowledge on common gynaecology issues in primary care, including sexual and reproductive health, menstrual disorders, urogynaecology, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, detection and management of common gynaecological cancers, menopause, and developing an inclusive practice

    • Participants will receive evidence-based learning on best practice and signposting to relevant guidelines
    • The course promotes effective communication skills, discusses ethical considerations in the consultation, including confidentiality and informed consent, promotes good record keeping and patient-centred care
    • Areas of patient safety will be highlighted, for example, prescribing HRT, contraception in complicated cases
    • Learning needs will be addressed through pre-course and post-course learning needs assessments
    • Watch all Video Presentations
    • Attend the Interactive Live Q&A
    • Access or Contribute to the Discussion Board
    • Complete Post Module MCQs

  • Each Module attracts 4 Accredited CE credits and 0.5-day GMS study leave

Booking Links

GPs and GP trainees’
Full Course

Practices Nurses and other Healthcare Professionals
Full Course Alternative (Nurses)

Individual Module links for GPs and GP trainees’ Practices, Nurses, and other Healthcare Professionals

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Module 8