#1061 Choices That Matter: Contraception Explained for Better Health Outcomes (15 Credits/hours)

Course Details:
Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course #1061
15 Credits/Hours

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals and students with essential knowledge about contraceptive methods, counseling, and reproductive health management. The curriculum covers the full spectrum of contraceptive options, from barrier methods to long-acting reversible contraception, as well as the clinical skills needed to provide patient-centered contraceptive care.

 Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Contraception and Reproductive Health
2. Barrier Methods and Fertility Awareness
3. Hormonal Contraception: Pills, Patches, and Rings
4. Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs)
5. Permanent Contraception and Emergency Contraception
6. Contraceptive Counseling and Special Populations

 Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the mechanism of action, efficacy, benefits, and risks of all major contraceptive methods
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to help patients select appropriate contraceptive methods based on medical eligibility criteria
• Demonstrate competency in contraceptive counseling using shared decision-making approaches
• Identify contraindications and manage side effects associated with various contraceptive methods
• Provide contraceptive care for special populations including adolescents, postpartum women, and individuals with medical conditions
• Discuss emergency contraception options and their appropriate use
• Recognize and address common barriers to contraceptive access and adherence