Long-Acting Contraceptives

Research Review CPD-Accredited E-Learning Module

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Long-Acting Contraceptives

This Research Review E-Learning Module is intended for New Zealand midwives and covers the benefits and management considerations relating to LARCs currently available in NZ. It is based on the Research Review Educational Series publication of the same name.

Before starting the module please read the Research Review Educational Series publication, accessed through the link below:

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Educational Series - Long-Acting Contraceptives

The PDF can be viewed on screen, saved and printed through the link above.

This E-Learning Module covers:

  • Benefits of LARCs
  • LARC funding and use in New Zealand
  • Patient-centred contraceptive counselling
  • Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems
  • Copper intrauterine devices
  • Levonorgestrel implants
  • LARCs in specific patient populations

Learning outcomes

After completing this module, you should have an improved understanding of:

  • The benefits of LARCs
  • LARC funding and use in New Zealand
  • Patient-centred contraceptive counselling
  • Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems
  • Copper intrauterine devices
  • Levonorgestrel implants
  • LARCs in specific patient populations

Contributing experts

Expert commentary has been provided by consultant gynaecologist and Honorary Associate Professor Helen Roberts.

Module questions have been developed by Dr Chris Tofield, who works in primary care skin cancer treatment and as a consultant to Research Review.

Accreditation

“Long-Acting Contraceptives” E-Learning module is approved as continuing midwifery education by the Te Tatau o te Whare Kahu Midwifery Council.
Approval number: 2021CME005E

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