Making Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) Available in Your Practice
with Michael Policar, M.D., M.P.H.
Recorded December 16, 2009
Course Description
This session is intended for practices that do not yet offer insertion of intrauterine contraceptives (IUCs) or the contraceptive implant (Implanon). Topics discussed include changing indications for use of IUCs and contraceptive implants, development of clinic protocols before introduction of these methods into your practice, Family PACT clinical practice guidelines and payment policies for each method, as well as opportunities for training in IUC and Implant placement.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- List 3 conditions previously considered to be contraindications to IUCs but are no longer categorized as such.
- List 2 advantages and 2 disadavantages for each IUC type and the contraceptive implant.
- List 3 steps that should be taken to prepare a practice to add IUC and contraceptive implant insertion as clinical services.
- Explain the process for being trained in the insertion and removal of each IUC type as well as the contraceptive implant.
Download Evaluation
All participants should download an evaluation form prior to viewing the session. Click the link and print a copy of the evaluation. The slide presentation and slide handout is also available. After viewing, fax completed 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 who 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; 2) Continuing Education Credit Form; and 3) Post-Test. After viewing, fax all completed forms to (213) 368-4410, Attn: Family PACT. Once your forms are received, and your attendance is verified, you will receive your CE certificate in 2-4 weeks.
To Begin Your Session:
Click this link Connect to WebEx. On the left column, find the 'Attend a Session' section and then click 'Recorded Sessions.' You'll see the session listed there, click on the title. Complete the registration form. Once registered, click the playback arrow to start the session. After the recording starts playing, you can open the interactive panels. First, click on the 'View' menu. Then select 'Float All Panels.' This will allow you to see all the panels as they were used and viewed during the live webcast of the event.
Attachments
Evaluation Form (Word)
Continuing Education Credit Form (Word)
Post-test (Word)
Slide Presentation (PowerPoint)
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 Thursday, July 14, 2011