Clinical Skills Training courses are specialized educational programs designed to improve clinical competence through hands-on practice and evidence-based instruction. These courses equip participants with practical skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied to enhance patient care. Each sessions are led by experienced sexual and reproductive healthcare providers, carefully vetted by the CTC-SRH to ensure a high-quality, supportive learning experience.
For clinicians who are new to providing IUCs or any clinician needing refresher training.
This training includes a self-paced online didactic followed by a live skills session, which is available virtually and at select onsite locations. Participants will gain hands-on experience using IUC demonstration kits and pelvic models. Upon completing the skills session, participants will receive a certificate of completion and can begin IUC placement according to their institution’s guidelines.
CTC-SRH will provide all necessary training materials, including IUC demonstration kits, pelvic models, and virtual simulation tools at the training location.
A deposit is required for the shipping of the pelvic model. After completing the course, use the provided return shipping label to send back the pelvic model, and your deposit will be refunded within 7 days. Additional details regarding the deposit and return process will be included in the registration email.
For clinicians new to providing IUCs or any clinician seeking knowledge of pain management strategies
This skills training equips clinical providers with the knowledge and techniques to effectively manage pain and anxiety during intrauterine contraception (IUC) placement and removal, improving patient comfort and overall experience.
For clinical providers seeking additional instruction and experience to enhance their competence performing male GU exams.
This hands-on skills training is designed for clinical providers who want to strengthen their proficiency in performing anatomical male genitourinary (GU) examinations. The session provides a comprehensive review of male GU anatomy, proper examination techniques, and key considerations for assessing and identifying common conditions.
For clinicians new to providing vasectomy services or those seeking a refresher to enhance their skills
This training aims to increase the number of skilled providers offering vasectomy services by combining essential knowledge with hands-on practice. Participants will learn best practices for person-centered contraceptive counseling and informed consent and practice the skills needed to offer No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) procedures with the guidance of subject matter experts.
Participants will:
Participants can earn 2.0 CNE/CME credits.
Clinical Skills Training is only for licensed clinicians, (CNM, NP, PA, DO, or MD) in the United States and its territories. This training is not available to students as part of their educational curriculum or to non-clinician providers.
The CTC-SRH is federally funded to serve Title X recipients by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs. Therefore, all our training, including clinical skills training, is free for clinical providers that practice within a Title X family planning setting. However, non-Title X clinical providers can still access our resources and attend our training for a fee.
During registration, you can select if you are a Title X or non-Title X affiliate. If you are unsure of your clinic status, you can clarify with your administrator or search for your clinic on the Title X Clinic Finder.
The Clinical Skills Trainings listed below are offered through periodic Clinical Skills Workshops, which are typically onsite. The IUC Placement and Removal training is also available virtually, often on a monthly basis. Additionally, these and other skills trainings are regularly included as part of our pre-conference sessions at the National Reproductive Health Conference.
For more than 50 years, the Title X program, funded by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has served as the nation’s family planning program, supporting a network of grantees providing high-quality sexual and reproductive health care to millions of people coast to coast, with a mandate to serve primarily low-income and adolescent patients.
If the clinic you primarily work with receives Title X funds, you are considered a Title X participant. If you are unsure of your clinic status, you can clarify with your administrator or search for your clinic on the Title X Clinic Finder.
All Title X providers may attend the training and receive CE for free. Those that are not Title X affiliated will be required to pay to attend the training and receive CE. The registration fee includes the CE fee.
Please contact Stephanie Spitz with details about your organization, the size of the team, and preferred training dates by emailing steph.ann@umkc.edu.
