SHQ is working in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance Limited (WAPHA) to deliver funded long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) training to eligible WA clinicians.
The program will train clinicians in IUD and contraceptive implant counselling, insertion and removal. Increased workforce development will improve patient access to long-acting reversible contraception.
Looking to book an IUD or contraceptive implant appointment for yourself? Book an appointment with SHQ.
Eligible Clinical Education
Contraceptive implant theory for regional clinicians
2-hour webinar provided via Zoom plus 30-minute one-on-one model supervision session.
Further information and registration
Contraceptive implant theory for metro clinicians
2-hour face-to-face workshop including supervised model session at SHQ Northbridge.
Further information and registration
IUD theory and clinical attachment
2.5 hour theory workshop offered both via Zoom and in-person. IUD theory workshops cover current information about copper and hormonal IUD’s, insertion techniques and how to manage problems (practice insertions in pelvic models are also included). After attending the theory workshop approved clinicians can proceed to IUD clinical attachment in the SHQ clinic.
Further information and registration
Who is eligible for no cost LARC education?
- Doctors
- Nurse Practitioners
- Midwives
- Registered Nurses
- Aboriginal Health Practitioners
What costs are covered?
Contraceptive implant theory and IUD theory workshops and IUD supervised clinical attachment are provided at no cost to eligible clinicians. Travel and accommodation are not covered by this funding.
SHQ clinical educators will be visiting select regional towns in WA to provide LARC theory and clinical supervision. To register an expression of interest to be considered for regional education sessions, please complete this form.
Eligibility information for Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Practitioners must have good background knowledge and skills in general contraceptive counselling to register to attend contraceptive implant theory. If you need to improve your general contraception knowledge SHQ offers the opportunity to attend a Contraception and Communication session at no charge. SHQ’s Contraception and Communication workshop provides the required contraception knowledge to become eligible to register for a contraceptive implant theory session.
More information and registration
Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Practitioners that have contraception counselling education can apply for RPL by providing the relevant certificates to the Nurse Educator.
Endorsed midwives can register for contraceptive implant theory without attending the prerequisite contraception workshop.
There is no eligibility criteria for doctors to attend contraceptive implant theory.
Nurses, Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Practitioners are required to have a high degree of clinical experience and training to do IUD insertion training at SHQ. They should be very experienced in contraceptive counselling and have well developed speculum and pelvic examination skills. Generally, this would mean undertaking a Family Planning Certificate or Diploma, or having extensive clinical experience in women’s health and gynaecology. An application form must be submitted and if approved the applicant can register to attend IUD education.
Doctors must have at least 12 months full-time general practice or equivalent OR at least 6 months gynaecology experience AND be able to insert IUDs in their practice immediately after completing the supervised clinical attachment at SHQ.
For further information about LARC Centre of Excellence courses, eligibility and registration contact the clinical education team 08 6164 7972 or [email protected].
The WA Centre of Excellence is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the PHN Program and is commissioned by WA Primary Health Alliance.