Learning objectives and who should attend

Learning objectives

Trainees will
  • Achieve relevant competencies of the RCOG training matrix
  • Develop their skills in performing assisted vaginal birth, through tuition and hands-on practice
  • Learn the technical and non-technical skills necessary to manage delays in the second stage of labour and perform safe assisted births
Trainers will
  • Enhance their abilities and learn the necessary techniques to teach the course locally
  • Learn how to deliver ROBuST training in their hospital or unit
  • Receive information on how to set up the course and the required paperwork 

Who should attend

Trainees
  • ST1 - ST3 obstetrics and gynaecology trainees
  • Clinical fellows and doctors working under supervision, whether direct or indirect, in the labour ward
  • Staff and associate specialty grade doctors

Trainers
  • Consultants and senior midwives, whose institutions have applied, are considering, or have already run an RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training Course, are involved in this process.

Please note that doctors working under supervision weather direct or indirect, on Labour Ward will not be suitable to attend as a trainer.

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