Other Family Planning Training Resources

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Short Acting Contraceptive Resources:

Combined Oral Contraceptives

Female Condoms

Male Condoms

Progestin-Only Injectable Contraception (Injectables)

Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARCs) Resources:

Providing Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Learning Resource Package (USAID, 2017): The purpose of this learning resource package is to provide trainers, facilitators and program staff with a comprehensive resource for high-quality long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) services using a modular, facility-based approach for training, capacity building and mentorship. The integrated learning package consists of an implementation guide and ten modules, including counseling, infection prevention, quality of care and information on both hormonal and non-hormonal (the Copper T 380A) intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants (single and two-rod). The modules are designed for use in a variety of situations including interval, post-partum and post-abortion periods and should be implemented at the facility level using a modular training approach. These resources are now available in English, French and Spanish.

Contraceptive Implants

Learning Resource Package: Skills Update for Contraceptive Implant Side Effect Management and Removal (Jhpiego, 2018): The goal of this “Skills Update for Contraceptive Implant Side Effect Management and Removal” is to update current contraceptive implant providers on the skills for implant side effect management and removal. This course relevant for all types of implant products, including Implanon, Implanon NXT/Nexplanon, Jadelle, and Levoplant. The course includes three manuals – Facilitator Guide, Learner Workbook, and Implementation Guide.

Intrauterine Devices

Contraceptive Technology Update Series - Intrauterine Devices (FHI, 2004): The purpose of this module is to meet the continuing educational needs of family planning practitioners, program managers, and policy makers in resource-constrained settings by providing up-to-date, evidence-based information on the IUD. Topics covered include a general overview of the IUD, client screening and counseling, insertion guidelines, and general managerial concerns related to IUD provision. 

Emergency Contraceptive Resources:

Emergency Contraceptive Pills

Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) Training for Pharmacists

Fertility Awareness Method Resources:

Lactational Amenorrhea Method

Standard Days Method

Permanent Birth Control Method Resources:

Minilaparotomy for Female Sterilization, An Illustrated Guide for Service Providers (Engenderhealth, 2003): Minilaparotomy played a major role in transforming female sterilization into a quick, highly effective, safe outpatient procedure that can and should be performed under local anesthesia. 
 
No-Scalpel Vasectomy Curriculum, 2nd Edition (EngenderHealth, 2007): This clinical training course presents all of the information that both trained vasectomists and their assistants need to be able to provide safe and effective NSV services. 
 
Family Planning Counseling Resources:
 
 
Additional Resources:
 
Reproductive Health Manual for Trainers of Community Health Workers (Center for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA)) 
 
Infection Prevention, Module 2 (Pathfinder International, 1997): Prepares providers to practice appropriate infection prevention procedures in order to reduce the risk of disease transmission during the provision of reproductive health services. It includes information on protective barriers such as handwashing, gloving and skin preparation as well as the processing of instruments and gloves.
 
 
 
Virtual Contraception Consultation (ViC) (UNFPA and the East European Institue of Reproductive Health (EEIRH)): ViC aims to support countries to build institutional capacity in the area of rights-based family planning through an interactive learning package for evidence-based family planning, and is a direct response to a recommendation made in the 2012 UNFPA EECARO and IPPF-EN high-level meeting to "build that capacity of service providers (through pre- and post-graduate education, for instance through use of modern technology such as distance learning modules)".