Dates Offered
21st October 20256:30 pm to 8:30 pm
This comprehensive course combines theoretical and practical training to equip doctors, endorsed midwives and nurse practitioners to provide medical abortion care confidently and ethically in their practice. Pharmacists are welcome to attend the theory webinar.
Between one quarter and one third of Australian women will have an abortion in their lifetime, highlighting the importance of clinical education in early abortion care.
SHQ has provided medical abortion services for over 5 years, giving our educators the experience and knowledge to provide up-to-date information and guidance on processes under Western Australian legislation.
There are three components available:
- Essentials of Medical Abortion webinar (RPL may be available if you have prior experience in provision of medical abortion to at least 5 patients)
- SHQ online learning program. The online program includes a brief assessment of your knowledge and clinical thinking.
- Supervised clinical attachment in the SHQ clinic at 70 Roe St Northbridge – only available after the two preceding components have been completed.
All stages must be completed within 2 years of enrolment, however the clinical attachment must commence within 6 months of completion of the SHQ online module.
See course structure tab for further information regarding each component.
1.Essentials of Medical Abortion Workshop via Webinar
This 2 hour webinar prepares participants to provide a comprehensive service encompassing the care of patients who are considering, and those who then elect, to access a medical abortion. Pharmacists are welcome to attend this presentation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss principles of providing non-directive unintended pregnancy counselling
- Outline the main contraindications to medical abortion medications
- Outline the main components of a consultation about medical abortion
- Discuss ways to reduce the risk of complications for patients who access medical abortion
- Discuss the legal framework for abortion in WA
If you have prior experience in the provision of medical abortion to at least 5 patients and would like to skip attending the workshop please email [email protected] to apply for recognition of prior learning.
Presenters: Dr Alison Creagh and Dr Jemma Dalrymple SHQ Medical Educators
Cost: Webinar $220 inc GST
RACGP Activity No. 763374
2. Completion of the Medical Abortion in Clinical Practice SHQ Online Learning module.
This self-paced online module focuses on person-centred care, reinforcing the skills and knowledge obtained upon completion of the in-person workshop.
Approximate time required to complete this section of the training: 1.5 hours for the online learning and 1 hour to complete the assessment. This can be made available after the workshop is completed.
Learning outcomes:
- Provide non-directive abortion care
- Assess patient suitability for medical abortion
- Provide clear information to patients about medical abortion
- Safely assess and manage common complications of medical abortion
- Develop a system for follow up of patients in your own practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of the abortion notification system of the Health Department of WA
COST: SHQ online modules $198 inc GST
RACGP Activity No. 1300417
3. Contact [email protected] to organise 2 x 3.5 hour supervised clinical attachment sessions at SHQ.
The final module allows clinicians to gain practical experience and build confidence to provide high quality medical abortion care. This clinical attachment is supervised by experienced SHQ providers in our Northbridge clinic.
Learning outcomes:
- Provide supportive and non-directive care to patients
- Provide accurate and comprehensive information about medical abortion to patients
- Accurately assess patient suitability for medical abortion
- Ensure patients understand the medical abortion process
- Competently manage complications of medical abortion
Contact [email protected] to organise 2 x 3.5 hour supervised clinical attachment sessions at SHQ.
COST: $440 inc. GST for two supervised clinical attachment sessions.
RACGP Activity No. 1300449
Important Information
Venue
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Theory via Zoom, supervised clinical attachment is in
SHQ Northbridge clinic
70 Roe St Northbridge - 08 6164 7972
Course Fees
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$220 inc GST workshop/webinar
$198 inc GST SHQ Online modules
$220 inc GST Clinical Attachment sessions