Overview
The Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems is designed for medical professionals who are interested in performing IUS insertions and removals in the primary care setting, and who wish to gain a practical introduction to this advanced procedure.
The workshop will give you a step by step guide to the procedure and valuable insight into the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications. You will learn what equipment is necessary to achieve the best outcomes for your patients, with the opportunity to practice on simulated models. This workshop will also demonstrate how to plan patient counselling with an analysis of patient case scenarios. It will enable you to seriously consider this advanced procedure for your practice.
Topic Covered
- Determining the correct steps in the process of intrauterine procedures
- Recognizing the safety rules to avoid complications during intrauterine procedures
- Determining the necessary equipment for intrauterine procedures
- Planning patient counselling
- Analyzing patient case scenarios
Gain an introduction to the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a reversible contraceptive option for female patients.
This workshop will give you the opportunity to practice IUD insertions and removals on simulated models and enable you to seriously consider this advanced procedure for long-term and reversible female contraception for your practice.
- The workshop provides a step-by-step introduction to intrauterine systems and procedures.
- This course is ideal for experienced doctors who already perform advanced clinical procedures and would like to offer IUDs for their female patients in primary care.
- This workshop is for physicians.
- CPD-accredited.
Course Benefits
- Learn about the management, mode of action, effectiveness, indications, contraindications, and possible complications involved with intrauterine devices.
- Gain valuable insights into the necessary equipment required to achieve the best outcomes for your patients.
- Learn the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications before, during, and after IUD insertion.
- Plan patient counselling and support your female patients with contraception options.
- Provide a highly sought-after service in women's sexual health with confidence and competence.
- Attract new patients by providing IUD services.
Get unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support, and more.
Course Contents
Introduction to Intrauterine Systems
This session commences with outlining the reasons for using long acting and reversible contraceptive options and which types of intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) are available. The modes of action are details including the advantages and disadvantages of levonorgrestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (LNG-IUS). Guidance criteria that enables and supports clinicians to deliver safe, evidence-based contraceptive care to women are provided. A comparison is made between the different IUCDs. The use of IUDs for non-contraceptive purposes including hormone therapy or menorrhagia is included. The session outlines the correct steps in the process of intrauterine procedures, emphasizing training requirements, examination and investigation, timing and rare and unusual complications during insertion. Reducing insertion related pain and prevention of insertion crisis are the two topics that conclude this session.
Copper IUD and IUS Practical
This session focusses on possible complications and management of IUDs, starting with intrauterine or extrauterine pregnancy. The session then continues with factors that influence malposition and expulsion, perforation or pelvic infection/pelvic inflammatory disease, bleeding or persistent pain and the management of these incidences. Furthermore, the removal of IUS (in women aged 50+ or of devices inserted in other countries) is described. A brief overview of copper IUDs is given, listing main mode of action, effectiveness and indications and contraindications. A comparison is made between levonorgrestrel-releasing intrauterine systems and coper IUDs as well as the advantages and disadvantages specific to copper IUDs. The session concludes with the use of copper IUDs as an emergency contraception and hormonal IUD effective options.
IUS practical and Case Studies
The session recognizes the safety rules to avoid complications in intrauterine procedures, starting with a pre-insertion counselling checklist, including aspects like (contra-)indications/suitability, microbiological screening, timing of insertion and pre-medication. The session details the necessary equipment for intrauterine procedures, including a so-called emergency tray consisting of several drugs like Diazepam, Atropine and mefenamic acid. A description is given of the insertion process in which special attention is being paid to the necessity of patient informed consent. A post-insertion checklist is given including aspects like documentation, re-iteration of possible complications and discussion of follow-up.
The session concludes with an overview of the IUS removal procedure.
Case Studies
This session examines different case studies. The first case study of this last session commences with the case of a 23-year-old nulliparous woman who wants to use an IUS because of dissatisfaction with the COC she is currently using. The second case study is of a 30-year-old mother of one who is currently breastfeeding. She had an occurrence of pelvic inflammatory disease. The final case study is of a 37-year old woman who has an IUCD sitting within the pelvic cavity. In all studies the questions and concerns of the patients are discussed in small groups and then the larger group. The session concludes with business considerations, including cost of providing IUD service, cost of equipment/consumables and cost comparisons.
Pre- and Post-Course Information
Entry Requirements
The Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems is suitable for physicians who are interested in performing IUD insertions and removals in the primary care setting, who also wish to gain an introduction to this advanced procedure. Participants can expect a step-by-step guide to the technique and valuable insights into the necessary approach to achieve the best outcomes for their patients.
The program assumes previous experience in clinical procedures.
Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.
Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.
Recognized Prior Learning (RPL)
Professionally recognized qualifications and prior studies may be recognized for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, course participants will receive the Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems certificate, and CPD hours.
This advanced workshop:
- Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
- Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
- Is recognized by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
- Is recognized by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognizes all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Points are calculated differently.
- Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
- Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
- Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
- Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.
To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit HealthCert's FAQs.
Pathways
Further studies
You may be interested in furthering your skills in fertility control with the Advanced Workshop of Non-Scalpel Vasectomy. HealthCert also offers online Professional Diploma program in Women's Health.
Providers Terms
Course Transfers
Face to Face Courses
Course transfers for Face to Face practical workshops are available, subject to requests being received, in writing, a minimum of 10 business days prior to workshop commencement. Transfer requests received after 10 business days prior to workshop commencement will incur an Administration Fee of $250.
Transfers will be subject to availability in the future workshops. If the future workshop has a cost differential, that price will apply, and any additional charges will be payable at the time of the transfer request.
One workshop transfer, per course is allowed. Further transfers will be considered upon application and may be charged at 25% of a full new workshop booking rate.
Online Courses
Transfers for Online courses are available subject to requests being received, in writing, within 7 days of enrolment. Transfer requests received after the 7 days post enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $200. One course transfer request, per course is allowed.
If the future course being transferred to, has a cost differential, that price will apply, and any additional charges will be payable at the time of the course transfer request.
Online Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellation and a full refund of the course fees will be provided if a request is received, in writing, a maximum of 7 days after course enrolment. Refund requests received later than 7 days after course enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $250. Upon cancellation and full refund of the course enrolment, you will not receive a certificate or accreditation points.
Bundle Courses
Courses purchased as part of a bundle attract a discount. This discount is apportioned to the final course in the bundle in the cases of cancellations and refunds. Therefore, cancellation and refund requests of a course that have been purchased as part of a bundle are refunded based on the first and/or second course being charged at the full price rate. Any courses remaining in the bundle can be refunded provided the request is received, in writing, a maximum of 7 days after course enrolment. Refund requests received later than 7 days after course enrolment will incur an Administration Fee of $250.
Tickets
Key Details | |
| Contact Hours: | 6.5 hrs |
| Start Time: | Sun, 02 March 2025 , 8:30 AM |
| Finish Time: | Sun, 02 March 2025 , 4:00 PM |
| Duration: | Full Day |
| Format: | Live Lecture |
| Language: | English |
| Venue: | TBA |
Address: | , |
Overview
The Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems is designed for medical professionals who are interested in performing IUS insertions and removals in the primary care setting, and who wish to gain a practical introduction to this advanced procedure.
The workshop will give you a step by step guide to the procedure and valuable insight into the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications. You will learn what equipment is necessary to achieve the best outcomes for your patients, with the opportunity to practice on simulated models. This workshop will also demonstrate how to plan patient counselling with an analysis of patient case scenarios. It will enable you to seriously consider this advanced procedure for your practice.
Topic Covered
- Determining the correct steps in the process of intrauterine procedures
- Recognizing the safety rules to avoid complications during intrauterine procedures
- Determining the necessary equipment for intrauterine procedures
- Planning patient counselling
- Analyzing patient case scenarios
Gain an introduction to the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a reversible contraceptive option for female patients.
This workshop will give you the opportunity to practice IUD insertions and removals on simulated models and enable you to seriously consider this advanced procedure for long-term and reversible female contraception for your practice.
- The workshop provides a step-by-step introduction to intrauterine systems and procedures.
- This course is ideal for experienced doctors who already perform advanced clinical procedures and would like to offer IUDs for their female patients in primary care.
- This workshop is for physicians.
- CPD-accredited.
Course Benefits
- Learn about the management, mode of action, effectiveness, indications, contraindications, and possible complications involved with intrauterine devices.
- Gain valuable insights into the necessary equipment required to achieve the best outcomes for your patients.
- Learn the safety guidelines you need to know to avoid complications before, during, and after IUD insertion.
- Plan patient counselling and support your female patients with contraception options.
- Provide a highly sought-after service in women's sexual health with confidence and competence.
- Attract new patients by providing IUD services.
Get unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support, and more.
Course Contents
Introduction to Intrauterine Systems
This session commences with outlining the reasons for using long acting and reversible contraceptive options and which types of intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) are available. The modes of action are details including the advantages and disadvantages of levonorgrestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (LNG-IUS). Guidance criteria that enables and supports clinicians to deliver safe, evidence-based contraceptive care to women are provided. A comparison is made between the different IUCDs. The use of IUDs for non-contraceptive purposes including hormone therapy or menorrhagia is included. The session outlines the correct steps in the process of intrauterine procedures, emphasizing training requirements, examination and investigation, timing and rare and unusual complications during insertion. Reducing insertion related pain and prevention of insertion crisis are the two topics that conclude this session.
Copper IUD and IUS Practical
This session focusses on possible complications and management of IUDs, starting with intrauterine or extrauterine pregnancy. The session then continues with factors that influence malposition and expulsion, perforation or pelvic infection/pelvic inflammatory disease, bleeding or persistent pain and the management of these incidences. Furthermore, the removal of IUS (in women aged 50+ or of devices inserted in other countries) is described. A brief overview of copper IUDs is given, listing main mode of action, effectiveness and indications and contraindications. A comparison is made between levonorgrestrel-releasing intrauterine systems and coper IUDs as well as the advantages and disadvantages specific to copper IUDs. The session concludes with the use of copper IUDs as an emergency contraception and hormonal IUD effective options.
IUS practical and Case Studies
The session recognizes the safety rules to avoid complications in intrauterine procedures, starting with a pre-insertion counselling checklist, including aspects like (contra-)indications/suitability, microbiological screening, timing of insertion and pre-medication. The session details the necessary equipment for intrauterine procedures, including a so-called emergency tray consisting of several drugs like Diazepam, Atropine and mefenamic acid. A description is given of the insertion process in which special attention is being paid to the necessity of patient informed consent. A post-insertion checklist is given including aspects like documentation, re-iteration of possible complications and discussion of follow-up.
The session concludes with an overview of the IUS removal procedure.
Case Studies
This session examines different case studies. The first case study of this last session commences with the case of a 23-year-old nulliparous woman who wants to use an IUS because of dissatisfaction with the COC she is currently using. The second case study is of a 30-year-old mother of one who is currently breastfeeding. She had an occurrence of pelvic inflammatory disease. The final case study is of a 37-year old woman who has an IUCD sitting within the pelvic cavity. In all studies the questions and concerns of the patients are discussed in small groups and then the larger group. The session concludes with business considerations, including cost of providing IUD service, cost of equipment/consumables and cost comparisons.
Pre- and Post-Course Information
Entry Requirements
The Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems is suitable for physicians who are interested in performing IUD insertions and removals in the primary care setting, who also wish to gain an introduction to this advanced procedure. Participants can expect a step-by-step guide to the technique and valuable insights into the necessary approach to achieve the best outcomes for their patients.
The program assumes previous experience in clinical procedures.
Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.
Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.
Recognized Prior Learning (RPL)
Professionally recognized qualifications and prior studies may be recognized for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, course participants will receive the Advanced Workshop of Intrauterine Systems certificate, and CPD hours.
This advanced workshop:
- Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
- Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
- Is recognized by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
- Is recognized by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognizes all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Points are calculated differently.
- Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
- Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
- Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
- Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.
To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit HealthCert's FAQs.
Pathways
Further studies
You may be interested in furthering your skills in fertility control with the Advanced Workshop of Non-Scalpel Vasectomy. HealthCert also offers online Professional Diploma program in Women's Health.
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Speakers:
 | Dr. Nelum DharmapriyaMBChB(UK), MRCP, FRACGP |
- Professor General Practitioner at Narangba Doctors, Queensland
- Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK (DRCOG) 2000
- Diploma of Family planning and Sexual Health Medicine, UK (DFFP) 2003
- Obtained Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques by FFPRHC, 2003
Dr Nelum Dharmapriya was born in Sri Lanka. She graduated from the University of Aberdeen, UK, in 1995 and was a partner at Heaton Norris Medical Centre in Stockport, UK, for seven years. Nelum arrived in Australia in 2009 and established Narangba Doctors in 2012. She is married with two teenage boys and loves to spend time outdoors – running, cycling, travelling and reading.
Recognitions:
 | RACGP Major CPD Provider |
 | ACRRM |
 | Bond University |
 | International Dermoscopy Society |
Testimonials:
 | Dr. S. Chao |
"After this course, I feel confident in inserting IUD by myself."
