Course overview

This two-hour eLearning will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in providing evidence-based and patient-centered contraceptive consultations. The course outlines the efficacy, advantages, and disadvantages of contraceptive options to promote shared decision-making and reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population. The course will be particularly relevant for, but not limited to, general practicitioners, nurse practitioners, and practice nurses working in primary care settings.

Course learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, you 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.

CPD

This education is a CPD Activity under the RACGP CPD Program. This activity has been allocated 1.5 educational activity hours and 0.5 reviewing performance hour in the RACGP 2023-2025 triennium. 

This course has been approved by ACRRM as an accredited activity. Allocated total 2 PDP units: 1.5 Educational Activity and 0.5 Performance Review. 

This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 2 CPD hours.

Contact: Please email [email protected] if you require assistance or have a clinical question you would like to raise with a medical educator.

Important: Please use the latest version of Google Chrome browser and enable popups/active content while completing this course.

Last updated: July 2025.

Funders: This activity is financially supported by Organon. Sponsorship is governed by ASHM’s sponsorship policy. Organon has no input into the education content, tone, emphasis, selection of speakers or attendees. ASHM does not endorse or promote any sponsor’s product or service.