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Family Planning and Contraceptive Methods

Contact Hours Awarded: 3

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Course Overview

Family Planning and Contraceptive Methods

Author: Sadia A., MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC

This course is an overview of methods used for family planning and contraception. Learners will explore the method of action of medications, common symptoms associated with medication use, medical implications on quality of life, and family planning and contraceptive management and research. This course will also discuss non-hormonal methods of family planning as well. This course is intended for nurses of all education levels, disciplines, and specialties.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Defining Family Planning and Contraceptive Methods 
    1. Hormonal Contraceptives 
    2. Pills 
    3. Patch 
    4. Ring 
    5. Injection 
    6. Implant 
    7. Intrauterine Device 
  3. Non-Hormonal Contraceptives 
    1. Intrauterine Device 
    2. Condoms 
    3. Diaphragm and Cervical Cap 
  4. Family Planning 
    1. Fertility Awareness Method 
    2. Withdrawal 
    3. Lactation Amenorrhea Method 
    4. Spermicide  
  5. Surgical Intervention 
    1. Vasectomy 
    2. Tubal Ligation 
    3. Hysterectomy 
  6. Upcoming Research 
  7. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Family Planning and Contraceptive Methods​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of contraception. 
  2. List alternatives hormonal contraception, such as non-hormonal contraception. 
  3. Discuss the clinical criteria for prescribing contraception. 
  4. Recognize the importance of various family planning options and continued research in this field. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: February 13, 2025

Course Expires on: February 13, 2028

Course Offering: #630

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