Certificate Course in Intrapartum Cardiotocography (CTG)

Accurate Cardiotocography (CTG) interpretation is an essential, complex analytical skill requiring holistic understanding of pattern recognition, fetal physiology and the overall clinical picture. As a developing nation with limited access to specialized fetal tests, there is exists a need for a CTG training course tailor-made for Sri Lankan healthcare workers. Thus, this course will focus on providing both factual input and hands-on training regarding CTG interpretation and appropriate intervention.

Application Open

Objectives / Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the physiological basis of fetal oxygenation
  • Understand the physiological basis of intrapartum hypoxia
  • Acquire the skill in accurate interpretation of cardiotocographs Understand
  • the physiology based approach for the assessment of fetal monitoring
  • Incorporate physiology based approach into management of labour
  • Learn practical tips for fetal monitoring during labour

Duration, Credit hours & SLQF Level

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Credit Hours: 60
  • SLQF Level: 1

To Whom? / Entry Criteria

  • A basic degree (Medical) from a recognized university

OR

  • Other suitable qualifications: (e.g. a certified nurse or certified midwife) A nurse or midwife who works in a hospital providing maternity care services

Selection Method(s)

  • A person who wishes to register for the course leading to the Certificate course in intrapartum CTG monitoring shall submit an application in response to a notice, to the Registrar of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo in the prescribed form, furnishing his/her qualifications and other information required for undertaking this course
  • A person whose application for registration for the course is accepted by the Faculty of Medicine shall be required to pay to the University of Colombo, the registration, tuition, examination and any other fees prescribed by the Council. On payment of the registration fees the candidate will be registered for the above course. Such a registration once made will be valid for a period of six months from the date of registration.

Teaching Method(s)

  • Lectures
  • Video presentations
  • Practical sessions
  • Group discussions

Assesment Method(s)

The evaluation will be based on a Multiple Choice Question / Single Best Answer written post-test (duration 30 min) to be done at the end of the course.  A logbook o fcases will also be assessed.

Tuition & Other Fees

Rs. 15000.00

For More Information

Ms. Achala Abeysinghe

Department of obstetric & Gynaecology

0715933550

 

Dr. Mohamed Rishard

Department of obstetric & Gynaecology

0773741850 (If needed)
mrishard@obg.cmb.ac.lk, rishi7875@yahoo.com