Contraception 101

Learning Labs address specific topics of interest for providers who are new to Title X. This session was recorded on July 16, 2024.

This training aims to enhance the confidence and competency of healthcare professionals in the safe prescribing of hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive methods, as well as using fertility awareness-based methods. The training includes a comprehensive review of the benefits and potential side effects, enabling new clinicians and their support staff to feel comfortable providing effective contraceptive services within the Title X setting.

Participants will be able to:

• Discuss the effectiveness of contraceptive methods
• List the 3 categories of contraceptive methods
• Apply the US MEC and SPR for safe prescribing practices and initiation of each method
• Apply strategies to provide client-centered contraceptive care in their practice

Before watching the Learning Lab, participants should complete pre-work which includes reviewing the following links & downloading the free CDC Contraception app.

Pre-work:

US MEC and SPR from the CDC

Providing Intrauterine Contraception from CTC-SRH

Contraception mobile app from CDC