Contraception Essentials in Primary Care

Through case studies, presentations, group discussion and online learning?the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course?will?increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. This course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings.

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Part 1: Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 3:30pm-6:00 AWST  (6:30pm – 9:00pm (AEDT)) 

Part 2: Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 3:30pm-6:00 AWST (6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT))

Speakers

• Angela Smith, Senior Medical Officer at True Relationships and Reproductive Health

• Regan Chesterfield, Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Cherie Bennett, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Sydney Sexual Health Centre and Medical Educator at ASHM

Learning Objectives:

It is expected that after completing the course, attendees will be able to:

• Discuss available contraceptive methods’ safety, efficacy, and side effects. 
• Implement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.
• Outline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. 
• Propose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access. 

Target Audience

GPs, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, and Practice Nurses working in primary care settings.

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Accreditations

This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 4 educational activity hours and 1 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium. 

This online course is endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course Standards. It has been allocated 5 CPD hours according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Continuing Professional Development Standard.

APNA: Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 5 CPD hours.