Intrauterine Counselling and Removal

Introduction

Welcome to our focused half-day course on 'Intrauterine Contraception Counselling and Removal,' a comprehensive training designed for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in the safe management of IUC (Intrauterine Contraception). Our aim is to provide you with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed for confident counselling, checking, and removal of IUC, paving the way for effective and safe practice after a period of supervised application.

Course Overview

This engaging and informative session is led by esteemed faculty members, Hanna Smith, a Faculty Registered Trainer with the FSRH, and Dr. Ruth Reakes, bringing together a wealth of expertise and real-world experience. The course is structured to ensure a thorough understanding of the mechanisms, applications, and considerations vital to intrauterine devices (IUD/IUS), focusing on the nuances of pre-counselling, routine checks, and the critical aspects of safe removal.

Programme Outline

• 09:15 - Introduction and Setting Course Objectives: A warm welcome and outlining our goals for the day.

• 09:30 - Comprehensive Overview of IUC Methods: A detailed exploration of the various IUC options available in clinical practice.

• 10:00 - Effective Counselling Strategies: Key insights into counselling for IUC insertion and removal, including considerations for pregnancy risk, infection risk, and cycle timings.

• 10:45 - Coffee Break: A moment to relax and network with peers.

• 11:00 - Best Practices in IUC Checks and Removal: Guidelines on when and how to check IUC, and crucial factors in deciding when to remove or not to remove.

• 11:20 - Managing Removal Expectations and Referrals: Understanding what to anticipate during removal and identifying scenarios that require specialist referral.

• 11:50 - Interactive Case Studies: Applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios to enhance practical understanding.

• 12:30 - Action Plan and Closing: Wrapping up with a discussion on competencies, an evaluation of the course, and final remarks.

Cost

£108

How to apply for funding and apply for this course

Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: HWE Training Hub Funding Request Form (office.com)

The Training Hub will review and approve the course funding - however, it is your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend. We will review and respond to applications in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at hwetraininghub@nhs.net.

Once the Training Hub has approved your funding request, we will contact you with instructions on how to book your place on the course. When you have booked, please send us your booking confirmation to complete the process. Your booking confirmation must be received by the Training Hub within 1 week of your funding approval. If your booking confirmation is not received within a week of your request for funding being approved, your approval will no longer be valid and you will need to complete a new funding request form, via the MS Forms link. We will notify you if we have withdrawn your funding request.

(The short timeline is due to courses frequently becoming unavailable due to popularity.)

Course booking link

Intrauterine Counselling and Removal — BBO Training (corsizio.com)

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