Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) Course | June 2026
8 June 2026 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E) is an essential procedure used in abortion care, in the management of miscarriage, and complex pregnancy complications. Despite its strong safety profile and important role in comprehensive reproductive healthcare, opportunities for structured, hands-on training in D&E remain limited in many healthcare settings.
This full-day course is designed to support clinicians in developing the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to provide safe, high-quality surgical uterine evacuation care.
The course combines expert teaching with immersive, hands-on simulation, allowing participants to explore the clinical, technical and professional aspects of D&E provision in a supportive learning environment. Participants will learn from experienced clinicians working in abortion care and will have opportunities to practise key procedural steps using simulation models and to discuss clinical decision-making with faculty.
The programme covers the clinical context of abortion past the first trimester, the technical aspects of D&E procedures, and the recognition and management of complications. The course also explores the wider professional and service context of abortion care, including communication, ethical considerations, and the practical realities of implementing services within healthcare systems.
This course is suitable for clinicians who are new to surgical management of abortion and miscarriage, as well as those seeking to refresh or update their knowledge and skills in D&E care.
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The discounts for the Training Course are:
- £50 off for Doctors Members
- £25 off for Resident Doctors/Nurses/Midwives/AHP, etc.
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the clinical indications, evidence base and safety profile of Dilatation and Evacuation (D&E).
- Identify appropriate cervical preparation methods, instrumentation and anaesthetic approaches used in D&E procedures.
- Demonstrate the key technical steps involved in D&E using simulation models.
- Recognise and discuss the management of complications, including haemorrhage, cervical injury and uterine perforation.
- Apply clinical decision-making in simulated scenarios related to mid-trimester uterine evacuation.
- Reflect on the professional, ethical and communication considerations involved in providing abortion care.
What the Course Covers
The programme includes a combination of lectures, interactive discussion and practical simulation sessions covering:
- Clinical overview of second trimester abortion
- Overview of D&E technique and instrumentation
- Cervical preparation and procedural planning
- Hands-on simulation training using procedural models
- Diagnosis and management of procedural complications
- Integrated clinical simulation scenarios
- Human factors and teamworking in complex clinical situations
- Aftercare and post-procedure management
- Discussion of the practical considerations involved in developing D&E services
Participants will work in small groups during simulation sessions, allowing time for discussion, questions and personalised feedback from faculty.
Training and Curriculum Alignment
This course supports postgraduate training within both:
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology (RCOG Core Curriculum 2024)
- Community Sexual & Reproductive Health (CSRH Curriculum – College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Simulation-based procedural training is explicitly recommended within both curricula as part of the development of clinical and procedural competence. Participation in this course may contribute evidence towards relevant Capabilities in Practice (CiPs), procedural skills and reflective learning within Resident Doctors’ training portfolios. A detailed curriculum mapping document is available here:
- Download D&E Course Alignment with the RCOG O&G 2024 Core Curriculum
- Download D&E Course Alignment with the CoSRH CSRH Curriculum
The course is also relevant and useful for those enrolled and working towards completing the Abortion Care Specialist Modules (ACSM) that we deliver in partnership with the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH)
Study Leave and Educational Funding
Resident Doctors applying for study leave or educational funding may request a letter of support from BSACP outlining the relevance of the course to postgraduate training curricula.
Please contact us: admin@bsacp.org.uk
What Previous Participants Said
Feedback from previous BSACP D&E courses has highlighted the value of expert faculty, practical simulation training and open discussion of complex clinical issues.
Previous participants particularly valued and mentioned:
- “Very detailed and informative. I’ve learned a lot.”
- “I really valued the passion you all share.”
- “I loved the interaction with the faculty and simulation.”
- “I feel more confident about the procedure.”
- “Very experienced speakers, passionate about their job.”
- “The discussion around complications.”
Many attendees suggested that more time for hands-on simulation would be beneficial, which has informed the design of this full-day course format.
Who Should Attend
This course may be particularly valuable for:
- Resident Doctors in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Resident Doctors in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Consultants or SAS doctors seeking skills refresh or service development knowledge
- Clinicians involved in abortion care, miscarriage management or early pregnancy services
Enquiries
For questions about the course please contact us: admin@bsacp.org.uk
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