Contraceptive Methods and Guidelines for Their Use eLearning

This eLearning module gives providers comprehensive information about the contraceptive methods outlined in Providing Quality Family Planning Services: Recommendations of CDC and the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (QFP). Using the information in this module, providers can help clients identify the contraceptive method that best fits their needs and preferences.

Note: As of June 2024, the Contraceptive Counseling and Education eLearning was replaced by two modules: this module and the Client-Centered Contraceptive Counseling Skills eLearning. 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Accurately describe the full range of contraceptive methods
• Assess the safety of contraceptive method use for clients with specific medical conditions or characteristics

This course includes four sections:

• Section 1: Introduction
• Section 2: Contraceptive methods
• Section 3: Guidelines for contraceptive use
• Section 4: Put it all together

Time: 2.0 hours

Continuing Education: 2.0 contact hours

There is no fee for a continuing nursing education (CNE) certificate upon successful completion of this activity. This nursing continuing professional development activity has been approved for a maximum of two contact hours by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. Activity # RHNTC41.

Certificate of Completion: Yes- available after completing the evaluation and completing the entire eLearning course

Other Modules In This Series

Client-Centered Contraceptive Counseling Skills eLearning
Introduction to the Quality Family Planning Recommendations eLearning 
Introduction to Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology eLearning 
Determining Your Client’s Need for Services and Discussing Reproductive Goals eLearning 
Pregnancy Testing and Counseling eLearning 
Support for Achieving a Healthy Pregnancy eLearning 
Sexually Transmitted Infections Services eLearning