Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Online)

Welcome to this foundational course designed for health professionals engaged in women’s health in primary care. Through a combination of online and in-person learning, this course establishes a strong foundation for an in-depth understanding of AUB to enhance professional practice in this vital area.  

This is the first course in a series of Short Courses in Women’s Health. The content is evidence-based and universal, however, it is based on the context of the New Zealand health care system and sources New Zealand data.  

Then apply that knowledge in the hands-on training workshop. Learn how to assess and manage patients with AUB in primary care, and when to refer to a specialist. On completion of both the online modules and the workshop, you will obtain a University of Auckland Certificate of Completion.   

Date: Learn at your own pace to work through the online modules

The Short Course in AUB has been endorsed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and approved for the following CME credits for Continuing Professional Development purposes:

Up to 4 CME credits for the online modules and 6 CME credits for the in-person workshop

Modality:  Self-paced

Duration:  This course will require approximately 2 hours of your time, and you have six weeks to complete it.

Price: $99 incl. GST

Short course structure and topics covered: 

Online modules (approximately two hours to complete): 

1. What is AUB?
2. What are the common causes of AUB?
3. How do you assess someone with AUB? 
4. How do you manage someone with AUB?   

There are interactive elements and reflections throughout each module. The quiz at the end is formative so you can keep trying until you get all the answers correct.  

Collegial support: 

Opportunity to become part of a community of practice with your peers for a period of time following course completion. 

Learning outcomes:

After completing these online modules, we would expect participants to be able to: 

• Clearly define abnormal uterine bleeding and describe its common causes 
• Conduct an assessment of a patient with abnormal uterine bleeding including history, examination and initial investigations 
• Outline various initial management strategies for abnormal uterine bleeding 
• Offer initial medical and surgical treatment options of abnormal uterine bleeding, including benefits, expected side effects and potential risks 
• Describe endometrial biopsy to a patient, including indications, procedure and potential outcomes 
• Describe insertion of levonorgestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) to a patient, including indications, procedure and potential outcomes  

Who should attend? / any entry requirements?

• General Practitioners
• Practice Nurses and Nurse Practitioners 
• Postgraduate Trainees in General Practice or other specialties engaged in women’s health.  

Payment for short courses is normally by credit card. If you need to pay by invoice or require assistance, please email sclogistics@auckland.ac.nz. Please note that the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $1000 New Zealand dollars.