TRAINING PLANS
NAME:
| Date | Activity | Foundational | MAB only | 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 Exploration | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 5. PAIN MANAGEMENT & OTHER 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 | ||||
| Discuss Chapter 5 Pain Management & Medications Exercises | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
Note: SHADING indicates optional activities depending on training goals.
| Date | Activity | Foundational | MAB only | 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Review suggested Resources | ||||
| 10. PRACTICE INTEGRATION (Available online only) | ||||
| Review Content, suggested videos, and exercises | ||||
| 11. BECOMING A TRAINER (Available online only) | ||||
| Review Content, suggested videos, and exercises | ||||
| 12. INCREMENTAL EXPANSION OF ABORTION CARE (Available online only) | ||||
| Review Content, suggested videos, and exercises | ||||
| 13. EVALUATION (Available online only, No CME available) | ||||
| Review Skills Assessment with faculty | ||||
| Complete Training Program Evaluation | ||||
Note: SHADING indicates optional activities depending on training goals.