Introduction to Contraception – 21st January 2027 – Hosted by LDC
Introduction to Contraception – 21st January 2027
14:00 to 17:00
With Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer, Dr Jane Davis.
Exeter Science Park Centre, 6 Babbage Way, Exeter Science Park, Clyst Honiton, Exeter. EX5 2FN
Suitable for:
Primary Care nurses of all grades (HCAs to prescribers welcome)
We are very excited to be offering this Introduction to Contraception course to our Learning and Development Centre catalogue! This has been kindly produced and will be delivered by Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare registered trainer, Dr Jane Davis.
Course Aims:
To provide a basic overview of current best practice in provision of contraception within Primary Care.
(Please note that this course does not provide a qualification for delivering contraceptive services, for further clinical training please visit www.fsrh.org)
Learning Outcomes for the course:
- Know the full range of current contraceptive choices
- Feel confident discussing contraceptive options that meet the patient’s needs and wishes.
- Provide, or signpost to provision of contraception, depending on your scope pf practice.
Agenda:
1) Introduction
2) Contraception overview
3) Break 15 mins
4) Safety and side effects
5) Coffee break 20 mins
6) Emergency contraception, trouble shooting and further training.
7) Q and A
8) Close meeting
Course Outline:
What is contraception?
- Where are we now with contraceptive services in England?
- Vulnerable women
- What contraceptives are available?
- How effective are they?
- Safety
- Side effects/trouble shooting guide
- Contraindications
- Introduction to UKMEC
- Emergency Contraception
- Intrauterine devices
- Further clinical training
Also included:
- Quiz, polls
- Case studies
- Participation in Q and A
- A poll before and after assessing confidence in discussing contraception with patients.
Refreshments will be provided but please be aware that this is not a catered event.
Free parking is available on site: please use the Overflow Car Park as shown below:
If you no longer require your place on this course place cancel or transfer it so that there is availability for other delegates. To manage your bookings please log into your Learning and Development Centre account and navigate to the Courses page.
If you have any problems or questions please email us! ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
