(Published September 2004)

Accreditation Information and Learning Objectives

Accreditation

Physicians—ARHP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. ARHP designates this continuing medical education activity for 2 credit hours in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners—This educational activity has been approved by the Continuing Education Approval Program of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) for 2.4 contact hours, including 0.8 pharmacology hours. Credit can be applied toward the nursing continuing education requirements of most professional organizations and State Boards of Nursing.

Nurse Midwives—ACCME credit hours in Category One are accepted by the Continuing Competency Assessment Program of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) for programs relevant to nurse midwifery. Nurse Midwives completing this activity may report up to 2 hours of credit.

Physician Assistants—The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category One CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Physician Assistants completing this activity may report up to 2 hours of credit.

Learning Objectives

After completing this Clinical Proceedings, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the mechanisms of action and effectiveness of the two intrauterine contraceptives available in the United States.
2. Compare and contrast the copper-T IUD and the LNG IUS.
3. List seven myths regarding IUC and identify correct information.
4. Identify appropriate candidates for IUC.
5. List eight counseling topics to discuss with patients considering IUC.
6. Discuss the steps and timing of IUC insertion, recommended follow-up, and the management of associated complications and side effects.

ARHP Clinical Proceedings^® is a publication of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP). The publishers reserve copyright on all published materials, and such material may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ARHP.

This publication is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, researchers, public health professionals, and health educators in the field of reproductive health.

ARHP is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational organization with a membership of obstetrician/gynecologists and other physicians, advanced practice clinicians, researchers, educators, and other professionals in reproductive health.

Please direct all inquiries to:

ARHP
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Washington, DC 20036 USA
Phone: (202) 466-3825 • Fax: (202) 466-3826
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