140934 - Contraceptive implant workshop

Covers patient counselling, managing common problems with implants, and practice inserting and removing implants with a simulation model

Relevance to General Practice

Contraceptive implants are the most effective method available in Australia, and GPs who have the skills to offer insertion and removal will be able to improve access to this method. Training is vital to prevent insertion and removal complications

Learning outcomes

• Explain the main advantages and disadvantages of contraceptive implants
• Outline the main strategies for managing bleeding related to contraceptive implants
• Demonstrate safe insertion and removal of a contraceptive implant with a simulation model