AUB Online Course and Workshop March 2026

Welcome to this foundational short course designed for health professionals engaged in women’s health. This is the first course in a series of University of Auckland Women’s Health Short Courses.

The content is evidence-based and universal, however, is based on the context of the New Zealand health care system and sources New Zealand data. This course in particular references the new national clinical guideline on abnormal uterine bleeding (to be published later in 2025).

The course establishes a strong foundation for an in-depth understanding of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) to enhance professional practice in this vital area. In this course you will learn how to assess and manage patients with AUB in primary care, and when to refer to a specialist. 

The online component of this course consists of four online modules and a final assessment which will take approximately 2 hours to complete. This must be completed prior to the 3 hour in-person training workshop on Sunday 22 March 2026. On completion of this course. you will receive a University of Auckland Certificate of Completion.

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 module and 10 CME credits for the online module and workshop.

Modality: Online (self-paced) & Workshop (in-person)

Date: 22 March (Workshop)

Duration: Workshop will require 3 hours to complete

** Online modules (Self-paced) must be completed first and will require approximately 2 hours to complete **

Price: $500 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.  

In-person workshop (three hours): 

Armed with all this knowledge in advance, we can focus on practicing skills such as endometrial biopsy and insertion of levonorgestrel-intrauterine system. The workshop is limited to 16 participants with three experienced specialist facilitators, ensuring lots of hands-on feedback. The assessment of skills will also be formative ensuring you feel competent and confident before you leave. 

Collegial support: 

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

Short course benefits and 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  

After completing the in-person workshop, we would expect participants to also be able to: 

• Demonstrate the clinical skills of performing endometrial biopsy and LNG-IUS insertion 

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  shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Please note that the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $500 New Zealand dollars.