IUD Insertion Training - Rockhampton
This clinical attachment in True's Rockhampton clinic provides clinicians with supervised clinical training with a True trainer for the insertion of copper and levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) to ensure safe and effective practice. This training is by approved application only. Full payment will be required to be made via credit card within 72 hours of your application being accepted to secure your position.
Description
Delivery method
Blended:
- Online, self-paced modules + short online live webinar
- Supervised clinical attachment with a True IUD trainer
Cost
$1995
Who should register?
General practitioners and nurse practitioners
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a general practitioner or nurse practitioner
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience
- Adequate medical indemnity to cover IUD insertion procedure
- Extensive experience in contraceptive counselling, women's health, and gynaecology
- Well-developed bimanual pelvic examination skills
It is recommended that applicants ensure their practice is ready to commence providing IUD insertion services once this new skill is achieved.
True offers an online, self-paced course for healthcare professionals assisting with IUD insertion procedures. Click here for more information.
Course overview
Clinicians are required to be at a high level of experience to undertake IUD insertion training. At True, we believe IUD insertion is a procedure at the highest proficiency level of women’s health clinical practice.
This training consists of a 4-hour online, self-paced, theory component covering the following topics:
- Different IUDs available in Australia
- Medical eligibility criteria (MEC) for IUDs
- Counselling clients on effectiveness, mode of action, advantages, disadvantages, risks and side effects of IUDs
- Appropriate investigations and timing for insertion
- Insertion and removal techniques for different IUDs
Prior to your clinical attachment, you are required to attend a mandatory online workshop via Zoom (1.5 hours). This workshop will focus on preparing you for your clinical attachment.
The clinical attachment includes up to three sessions, each approximately four hours long. Training begins with an observed insertion, followed by 6–8 supervised insertions (minimum of six insertion must be done to achieve competency). Clinicians will receive expert guidance throughout, and progress is documented in a clinical portfolio. Once competency requirements are met, sign-off occurs—some clinicians may not require a third session if competencies are achieved within the first two sessions.
Applications for the current training intake period have closed.
Please register your interest to receive notifications about our next intake.
Course outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Statement of Completion for IUD insertion training.
After completion of the course, it is recommended you perform at least 10 insertions each year to maintain your competence in this skill.
It is expected you will exercise due clinical judgement to ensure all procedures are performed within your scope of practice.
CPD information
This education is a CPD Accredited Activity under the RACGP CPD Program.
This is an accredited activity under the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine: Professional Development Program.
Application process
1. Complete the Application Form: Applicants are required to thoroughly complete the application form, ensuring all requested information is provided accurately.
2. Application Period: Applications will be open for a window of 72 hours following the commencement of registration for each training intake. Applications must be submitted within this designated period.
3. Detailed Responses: It is imperative that applicants carefully read each question on the application form and provide comprehensive responses to all parts of the questions.
4. Acceptance Criteria: The first application that meets all entry requirements will be accepted.
5. Notification of Unsuccessful Applicants: Applicants whose submissions do not meet the entry requirements or are not the first to do so will be notified accordingly.
6. Course Registration and Payment: Successful applicants will be sent a link to complete course registration and payment. Payment must be made by credit card within 72 hours of the application being accepted to secure the training position.
7. Access to Online Course: Access to the online course will be provided once payment has been received.
During the registration period, applications can be completed here.
Payment policy
When applying to undertake IUD insertion training:
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A registration link will be sent to successful applicants.
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Payment must be made within 72 hours of receiving the registration link.
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Payment must be made by credit card. You may select invoice as the payment method, but this must be paid via credit card by clicking the "Pay online" link on the invoice.
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Registration will be cancelled if payment is not received within 72 hours of notification of application acceptance.
Notification of cancelled applications will be emailed to the participant. True is not responsible for travel or other costs resulting from cancelling unpaid invoices.
FAQ
1. Is it possible to transfer to another clinic location for the clinical training once my application has been approved?
Each of the True clinics can only accommodate a limited number of training placements per year. True is unable to transfer your clinical training location.
2. Is it possible to change my training dates after I have registered?
Due to the high demand of our IUD insertion training course, the limitations of individual True clinics and the number of IUD trainers, it is generally not possible to change dates once you have registered and confirmed dates. True does understand that from time to time, situations may arise that prevent you from attending the dates you have registered for and the clinical education team will work with you to try reschedule where possible but this will incur a fee. If you need to reschedule your training dates, applications should be made in writing to ceu@true.org.au and addressed to the Manager, Clinical Education Unit.
3. Is the FPAA course a prerequisite for IUD insertion training?
No. However, to be eligible for IUD insertion training you must have extensive experience in contraceptive counselling, women’s health, and gynaecology including speculum examination. Undertaking the FPAA course may help to consolidate this experience, but it is not a mandatory requirement.
4. I really want training and experience inserting copper IUDs. Will this happen during the clinical attachment?
You will be given experience with copper IUDs. At the start of the training, you will practice a copper IUD insertion on a model*. True endeavour to have at least one copper IUD insertion during the training session; however, this cannot be guaranteed.
*Copper IUDs supplied by Medical Industries Australia
5. I work with an experienced IUD inserter in my practice. Can they provide me with clinical supervision and training in my workplace, so I don’t have to attend a True clinic?
You may undertake external supervision; however, to achieve a Statement of Completion for training, all training must be completed with a True trainer.
6. What happens if I require an extra training session?
It is at the discretion of your True trainer if you require extra training, and this will incur an extra fee of $550.
7. May I request extra training sessions?
Due to limitations in training places, True are unable to provide extra sessions if competence is achieved within the designated time.
8. Does the clinical attachment cover initial IUD consultations and follow up appointments?
IUD consultations and follow up is covered in the online theory component. Questions may be directed to the True trainer during the clinical attachment or to the Clinical Education Unit.
9. How long do I have access to the online pre-reading?
You have 3 months from the date of acceptance to access the online course content. This is to ensure that you are accessing the most up-to-date version of this content, which is routinely reviewed and updated as required.
10. Cancellation fees
- If cancelling more than 28 days prior to your confirmed clinical placement session, you will be refunded 85% of the original invoice amount.
- If cancelling 8-27 days prior confirmed clinical placement session, you will receive a 50% refund
- No refund will be issued if you cancel 7 days or less before your placement.
11. Exceptional circumstances/ sickness
Refunds or rescheduling training dates will be considered in cases of exceptional circumstances and/or sickness. Any request for special consideration must be made in writing to ceu@true.org.au and addressed to the Manager, Clinical Education Unit.
12. Cancellation, postponement, or re-scheduling of training
True reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule training days due to low enrolments or unforeseen circumstances. In the case of True cancelling training, True will contact registered participants and schedule new dates where possible. This will not incur additional fees.
True reserves the right to change training dates or trainers as required by operational needs.
True is not liable for any costs incurred in relation to accommodation and travel.
Course enquiries
Clinical Education Unit
Email: ceu@true.org.au