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This online course aims to provide comprehensive information to the healthcare professional assisting in the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD).
Self-paced, online. ~2 hours duration.
Clinicians who will assist in the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs).
This may include, but is not limited to, general practice registered nurses and enrolled nurses, rural and remote nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners (with clinical responsibilities).
This course aims to provide comprehensive information to the healthcare professional assisting in the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD). It encompasses the role, equipment required, emergency considerations, client comfort, and key points for client education pre- and post-procedure. An overview of IUDs and their context of use within Australia is provided as a foundation to further support the client through their IUD journey.
This course is not a prerequisite or pathway to IUD insertion training. If you are looking at becoming an IUD inserter, please register your interest here (please note we offer IUD insertion training at various locations).
This course consists of 4 modules. There are short quizzes to check your knowledge and understanding within each module.
Module 1: Understanding IUDs
Module 2: Client education and procedural preparation
Module 3: IUD insertion and removal
Module 4: Managing problems
On completion of this course participants will receive a Statement of Completion in Assisting IUD Insertion for Healthcare Professionals.
Current AHPRA registration as a healthcare professional
On successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded a Statement of Completion. This statement can be used to support a participant’s annual declaration of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of their registration requirements.
Minimum CPD hours for completed training: 2
Clinical Education Unit
Email: ceu@true.org.au