Contraception in Women with Chronic Medical Conditions
with Michael Policar, M.D., M.P.H.
Recorded May 30, 2007
Course Description
This session will explain the use of the World Health Organization (WHO) Medical Eligibility Criteria, an evidence-based clinical practice guideline, in contraceptive management for clients with chronic illness and medical conditions.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- List the four categories contraceptive safety in contained the WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria
- Describe two concerns that affect the use of hormonal contraceptives in women with diabetes
- List three drugs that are good alternatives for a woman with a seizure disorder who wants to use hormonal contraceptives
- Explain 3 steps in management when a woman using OCs is found to have a breast lump
Download Documents
All participants should download an evaluation form and the World Health Organization Medical Eligibility Criteria handout prior to viewing the session. Click the link and print a copy of the evaluation and handout. The slide presentation and slide handout is also available. After viewing, fax completed evaluation form to (213) 368-4410, Attn: Family PACT. Once your evaluation is received, you will receive a Certificate of Participation in 2-4 weeks.
Download Continuing Education Documents (if applicable)
Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for eligible participants that view the entire session and complete the required documents. Prior to viewing, click the links and print a copy of each form: 1) Evaluation Form; and 2) Continuing Education Credit Form. After viewing, fax all completed forms to (213) 368-4410, Attn: Family PACT. Once your forms are received, you will receive your CE certificate in 2-4 weeks.
Contraception in Women with Chronic Medical Conditions
Slideshow Presentation (Flash 45MB – 1hr 31min)
Attachments:
Evaluation Form (Word)
World Health Organization Medical Eligibility Criteria Handout (PDF)
Continuing Education Credit Form (Word)
Slide Presentation (PowerPoint, no audio)
Slide Handout (PDF)
This is an activity offered by the California Family Health Council, Inc., a CMA-accredited provider. Physicians attending this program can earn up to 1.5 contact hours of Category I credits toward the California Medical Association’s Certification in Continuing Medical Education and the American Medical Association’s Physician's Recognition Award. The American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American College of Nurse Midwives accept Category I CME approval.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 12241 for up to 1.8 contact hours.
CFHC is designated as a provider of Category I continuing education contact hours in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Health Educators attending this program may report up to 1.5 Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) contact hours.
The California Family Health Council, Inc., provider number PCE3165, is an approved provider of continuing education for MFT and LCSW licensure requirements in California. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFCCs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
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This document was updated last at Wednesday, July 15, 2009