Preconception Care: New Guidelines, New Opportunities
with Michael C. Lu, M.D., M.P.H. and
Michael Policar, M.D., M.P.H.
Recorded June 30, 2008
Course Description
This session will review the content of the 2006 CDC guidelines, followed by specific suggestions for discussing a "reproductive life plan” and “readiness for pregnancy" with women who are attempting to become pregnant or seeking pregnancy prevention through the use of family planning services.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of preconception care in promoting family health;
- Describe the components of preconception care in terms of risk assessment, health promotion, and medical and psychosocial interventions;
- Discuss the CDC recommendations to improve preconception health and healthcare in the United States and identify national and local resources to support these recommendations; and
- Discuss the types of family planning clinic visits that offer unique opportunities for preconception counseling.
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 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; 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, you will receive your CE certificate in 2-4 weeks.
Preconception Care: New Guidelines, New Opportunities
Slideshow Presentation (Flash 49MB – 1hr 30min)
Attachments:
Evaluation Form (Word)
Continuing Education Credit Form (Word)
Post-test (PDF)
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