Medical Abortion Online
Course description
This course provides professional development for GPs, nurses and midwives who want to update their knowledge about the provision of medical abortion in Australia, with a focus on NSW. Delivered online clinicians can complete the course in a flexible way to suit their learning needs. Topics covered include:
- Medical abortion in Australia and legal issues
- Medications for medical abortion: an overview
- Practical considerations
- The consultation: assessment for medical abortion
- Follow up post medical abortion and contraception
- Clinical scenarios and complications
After completing the course clinicians will be able to establish an appropriate model of care for medical abortion in their setting and manage the medical abortion assessment consultation, medication prescription, aftercare and the complications that might arise post abortion.
Who should attend?
GPs, nurses and midwives working in reproductive and sexual health.
Course structure
Self-paced online learning
4 hours
Eligibility / Prerequisite
Experience and knowledge in reproductive and sexual health.
Participants are required to have access to a suitable device and adequate internet access.
Assessment
Satisfactory completion of topic quizzes and interactive case studies.
Course cost
$160
Participants can download course resources.
Recognition / Accreditation
Activity ID: 394449. 3 hours under Educational Activities. 1 hour under Reviewing Performance. Participants who complete this course will be issued with a Statement of Completion.
This course is accredited with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Further information
Contact: Education Team
Phone: 1300 372 372 press 3 then 1
Email: clinicaleducation@fpnsw.org.au
