The SOGC (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) is thrilled to introduce its AVB Master Class, aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes among obstetric care providers involved in forceps and vacuum-assisted vaginal births. This comprehensive course has been meticulously crafted to meet the demand for advanced education and training for obstetricians, rural family physicians, and senior residents proficient in various forms of assisted vaginal birth.

This one-day course combines practical hands-on sessions focused on all types of forceps (routine and rotational) and vacuum assisted birth, expert comprehensive assessment in second stage, manual rotation, and pudendal nerve block. Interactive discussion workshops will explore an evidence-based and pragmatic best practice approach to the second stage of labour including AVB indications, contraindications, risks, consent and debriefing.   

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate best practice in the provision of complicated second stage labour care.
2. Have an expert knowledge of the alternative options, benefits, and risks of assisted vaginal birth and second stage cesarean section.
3. Improve and refine their skill set in forceps and vacuum assisted vaginal birth, assessment in labour, manual rotation and pudendal nerve block.
4. Promote best practice in maintaining the art of obstetrics and providing patients with well informed choice. 

 Disclaimer

The AVB Master Class is not designed to teach novice practitioners to independently perform procedures that are not already part of their care provision. This course is designed to build on existing knowledge, skills and attitudes to refine and optimize AVB to achieve the best possible outcomes.