(ROBuST): Trainer and Trainee Course Combined

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 both at the RCOG and 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

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 (or equivalent) whose institutions have applied, are considering, or have already run an RCOG Assisted Birth Simulation Training Course and are involved in this process
ST6 and ST7 trainees who wish to teach on RCOG or franchise ROBuST courses (please note that you will not be eligible to act as a local course lead until you have obtained your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and are working at Consultant level or equivalent)
Doctors who are not in training who wish to teach on RCOG or franchise ROBuST courses are eligible to attend if competencies meet ST6 matrix requirements