TRAINING PLAN
NAME:
| Date | Activity | Basic | Advanced |
| 1. ABORTION IN PERSPECTIVE | |||
| Discuss Chapter 1 and suggested videos | |||
| Clarify training goals | |||
| Discuss reproductive justice lens, professional ethics, and abortion in both global and U.S. perspective | |||
| Discuss policies and safety issues | |||
| Follow patient(s) through an abortion or early pregnancy loss visit | |||
| Discuss Chapter 1 Exercises including Values Clarification | |||
| 2. COUNSELING & INFORMED CONSENT | |||
| Discuss Chapter 2 and suggested videos | |||
| Observe or role play pregnancy options and abortion counseling | |||
| Discuss Chapter 2 Counseling and Consent Exercises | |||
| Textbook Chapter 5 & 16 (Paul 2009): Informed Consent and Counseling and Answering Questions about Long-term Outcomes | |||
| 3. PRE-ABORTION EVALUATION | |||
| Discuss Chapter 3 and suggested videos | |||
| Review pregnancy testing and dating methods | |||
| Review medical history pertinent to abortion eligibility | |||
| Observe and perform early pregnancy ultrasound examinations | |||
| Perform pelvic examinations for uterine sizing and position | |||
| Discuss diagnosis of viable, non-viable and ectopic pregnancy | |||
| Discuss Chapter 3 Pre-Abortion Evaluation Exercises | |||
| Textbook Chapter 6 & 7 (Paul 2009)– Clinical Assessment and Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy and Medical Evaluation | |||
| 4. MEDICATION ABORTION | |||
| Discuss Chapter 4 and suggested videos | |||
| Discuss various medication abortion regimens and access issues | |||
| Review counseling, patient information, and patient selection | |||
| Provide regimen and patient information | |||
| Review follow-up to assess completion of abortion | |||
| Discuss Chapter 4 Medication Abortion Exercises | |||
| 5. PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS | |||
| Discuss Chapter 5 and suggested videos | |||
| Review medications including antibiotics, & pain medications used for oral and IV sedation, patient selection, and monitoring | |||
| Review agents and methods used for cervical anesthesia | |||
| Administer effective cervical anesthesia | |||
| Review appropriate selection criteria, monitoring and administration of IV sedation | |||
| Discuss Chapter 5 Pain Management & Medications Exercises | |||
| Textbook Chapter 8 (Paul 2009) – Pain Management | |||
Note: SHADING indicates optional activities depending on training goals.
| Date | Activity | Basic | Advanced |
| 6. UTERINE ASPIRATION PROCEDURE | |||
| Discuss Chapter 6 and suggested videos | |||
| Observe procedure, review use of equipment and instruments with faculty, and practice “no touch” technique | |||
| Perform accurate tissue examinations | |||
| Review strategies for minimizing and managing complications | |||
| Discuss Chapter 6 Uterine Aspiration Exercises | |||
| Perform MVA to competency | |||
| Perform EVA to competency | |||
| Textbook Chapters 10, 13, & 15 (Paul 2009) – First Trimester Aspiration, The Challenging Abortion, & Surgical Complications | |||
| 7. CONTRACEPTION & ABORTION AFTERCARE | |||
| Discuss Chapter 7 and suggested videos | |||
| Review and practice patient-centered contraceptive counseling | |||
| Review tools for providing evidence-based contraception and determining medical eligibility | |||
| Perform IUD and contraceptive implant placement | |||
| Review aftercare instructions and precautions | |||
| Observe recovery room procedures | |||
| Discuss Chapter 7 Contraception and Abortion Aftercare Exercises | |||
| 8. MANAGEMENT OF EARLY PREGNANCY LOSS | |||
| Discuss Chapter 8 and suggested videos | |||
| Review counseling for Early Pregnancy Loss | |||
| Discuss management options for Early Pregnancy Loss | |||
| Discuss Chapter 8 Early Pregnancy Loss Exercises | |||
| 9. BECOMING A PROVIDER, ADVOCATE, AND LEADER | |||
| Discuss Chapter 9 and suggested videos | |||
| Complete Textbook supplemental readings to deepen knowledge | |||
| Discuss trainee aspirations and pertinent additional opportunities | |||
| Discuss Chapter 9 Exercises on Becoming a Provider | |||
| 10. BECOMING A TRAINER (Available online only) | |||
| Review Content, suggested videos, and exercises | |||
| 11. PRACTICE INTEGRATION (Available online only) | |||
| Review Content, suggested videos, and exercises | |||
| 12. EVALUATION (Available online only) | |||
| Review Skills Assessment with faculty | |||
| Complete Training Program Evaluation | |||
Note: SHADING indicates optional activities depending on training goals.