(Clinical OBGYN Program for General Practitioners – Online Certificate Course)
🔹 Duration: 3 Months
🔹 Mode: 100% Online (with online study materials & recorded lectures)
🔹 Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BEMS, BNYS, Doctor of Pharmacy, Physiotherapists
📘 Course Description:
The Certificate Course in Gynecology and Obstetrics (CGO) is an essential clinical program tailored for general practitioners, family physicians, and healthcare providers aiming to improve their understanding of common OBGYN conditions and management strategies. This course emphasizes practical, OPD-based approaches for gynecological and obstetrical care, while also covering essential pharmacological interventions and real-world case discussions to ensure clinical applicability.
📚 Course Syllabus (10 Modules)
Module 1: Introduction to Female Reproductive Health
Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
Menstrual cycle physiology and hormonal regulation
Basics of gynecological and obstetric examination
Importance of screening and preventive care in women
Module 2: Common OPD-Based Gynecological Complaints
Vaginal discharge, itching, and infections
Menstrual irregularities: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia
PCOS and hormonal imbalance
Breast pain, lumps, and screening advice
Module 3: Antenatal Care and Early Pregnancy
Confirmation of pregnancy and initial counseling
Antenatal visits and routine investigations
Nutritional needs, supplements, and lifestyle advice
Early pregnancy complications: threatened abortion, ectopic pregnancy
Module 4: High-Risk Pregnancy and Third Trimester Care
Gestational diabetes and hypertension in pregnancy
Preterm labor, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
Anemia in pregnancy
Fetal monitoring and clinical red flags
Module 5: Labor Room Protocols and Intrapartum Care
Stages of labor and their clinical identification
Monitoring during labor (Partograph, fetal heart rate)
Pain management options during labor
Indications for referral and cesarean section
Module 6: Postnatal and Lactation Management
Postpartum physiological changes
Breastfeeding guidance and lactation support
Postnatal depression and emotional well-being
Postpartum hemorrhage, infections, and emergency care
Module 7: Family Planning & Contraception
Counseling techniques and patient education
Temporary and permanent contraceptive methods
Management of contraceptive side effects
Legal and ethical aspects of family planning
Module 8: OPD-Based Gynecological Case Handling
Cervical cancer screening (PAP smear, VIA)
Fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis (clinical evaluation)
Infertility work-up and basic management
Menopausal care and hormone therapy
Module 9: Pharmacology in OBGYN Practice
Drugs used in pregnancy: safety categories and guidelines
Uterotonics, tocolytics, antihypertensives in pregnancy
Gynecological pharmacology: hormonal pills, antifungals, antibiotics
Iron, calcium, folic acid – indications and counseling
Module 10: Clinical Case Scenarios and Emergency Protocols
Discussion of 3–5 real-world OBGYN clinical cases
Handling OPD emergencies: eclampsia, miscarriage, heavy bleeding
Protocols for stabilization and referral
Final evaluation and certification guidelines