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.