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General Practitioners
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Continuing Professional Development
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 training 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
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.
Speakers/Facilitators:
- Cherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator, ASHM
- Regan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Angela Smith – Senior Medical Officer, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service
Learning outcomes:
- 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.
