The Certificate Course on Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Skill Development is designed to provide structured theoretical and practical training in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, including instruments, operating room setup, surgical ergonomics, access techniques, suturing, endo-trainer practice, and diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. The course will be conducted by Global Institute of Health Professionals (GIHP) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Informatics at Jahangirnagar University (DPHI-JU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Applicants with the following qualifications may apply:
Class Schedule
Classes will be held on:
Saturday, Tuesday & Thursday
45 minutes × 3 sessions
Course Learning Outcomes & Curriculum
The course consists of 18 modules, combining lectures, guided discussions, video demonstrations and hands-on practical training.
Module 1: Laparoscopic Instruments and Devices
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Module 2: Cleaning & Sterilization of Instruments
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Students will understand the principles and practices of laparoscopic instrument sterilization and high-level disinfection.
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Module 3: Energy Sources in Laparoscopic Surgery
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Module 4: Operating Room Setup & Ergonomic Adjustments
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Module 5: Laparoscopic Access & Port Placement
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Students will be able to understand principles of laparoscopic access and port placement and identify potential access-related problems.
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Module 6: Laparoscopic Tissue Approximation – Knotting & Suturing
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Students will develop an understanding of laparoscopic tissue approximation techniques, including knotting, suturing and alternative tissue approximation methods.
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Module 7: Patient Positions & Associated Injuries
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Module 8: Mistakes & Errors in Laparoscopic Surgery
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Students will be able to recognize potential errors and apply principles aimed at avoiding mishaps and near misses during laparoscopic surgery.
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Module 9: Practice for Laparoscopic Instruments & Devices
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Module 10: Practice for Laparoscopic Ergonomics
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Students will understand how to optimize the laparoscopic surgical environment while reducing physical strain and mental fatigue.
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Module 11: Practice for Laparoscopic Access
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Students will be able to understand appropriate laparoscopic access techniques and recognize methods for avoiding underlying injuries and complications.
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Module 12: Practice for Laparoscopic Endo-Trainer
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Module 13: Practice for Laparoscopic Endo-Suturing
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Module 14: Practice for Laparoscopic Clipping, Tacking & Stapling
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Module 15: Instruments & Room Setup for Hysteroscopy
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Students will develop knowledge of hysteroscopic instruments, equipment, operating room setup, maintenance and sterilization procedures.
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Module 16: Basic Principles of Diagnostic & Surgical Hysteroscopy
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Students will be able to understand the fundamental principles of diagnostic and surgical hysteroscopy, including patient preparation, instrumentation, indications, contraindications and potential complications.
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Module 17: Research Methodology
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Students will develop an understanding of fundamental research methodology and study design concepts.
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Module 18: Final Evaluation
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Pass Score: 60% or higher
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The course uses a combination of: