Advanced IUD Practicum- Albuquerque

Clinician trainers from the Contraception Mentoring Program will conduct a 2-hour hands-on practicum on IUD skills. We will use pelvic models to practice inserting and removing different types of IUDs. Our clinicians will also review managing challenges related to IUDs, and will be happy to answer any questions related to contraception during or after training. Participants will receive 2.0 CME credit hours at no cost.

Topics include

Pain management and paracervical block

Challenging IUD placements

Managing vasovagal response and perforation

Difficult IUD removals

And more!

Requirements for participation:

Licensed clinicians proficient in uncomplicated IUD placements and removals

Objectives

1. Discuss pain management options for IUD placement and removal, practice hands on paracervical block skills.

2. Discuss management of vasovagal response during IUD placement and removal.

3. Discuss challenging IUD placement and practice skills including use of cervical dilators, os finders, and vaginal wall retractors.

4. Discussed difficult IUD removals and practice skills including managing missing strings with cytobrush, alligator forceps and string retrievers.

The entrance to the HALL is separate from the Cooper Center main entrance but is connected inside. Please enter where the large red arch is on the north side of the building. If you have issues you can contact our trainer, Whitny Schluter via phone or text at 505-400-6897

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Presbyterian Cooper Center/ HALL (Classroom A) 9521 San Mateo Blvd NE, 9521 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, United States

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