Contraception Essentials (session 2)

Details

Date & Time

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

Online, ZOOM

Event Category

External event

Organiser

ASHM

More information

https://ashm.org.au/education/contraception-essentials/

CPD details

Educational Activities 4.0 hours
Measuring Outcomes 00 hours
Reviewing Performance 1.0 hours
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Date

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Venue

Online

ZOOM

Organiser

ASHM

Educational
Activities

4

Reviewing
Performance

1

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.

Learning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course, attendees will be able to:

  • 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.

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

Please note that attendees must:

  • Complete pre-course survey
  • Read Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource
  • Attend two online live facilitated training sessions
Contraception CPD hours General practice Women's health

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