Purpose

This module was developed for use in training physicians, nurses, and midwives and other health care providers who will provide routine FP Counseling. Designed to actively involve the trainees in the learning process, sessions include: PowerPoint presentations, simulation counseling skills, practice in the form of role plays, discussions, case studies and practice, and clinical practice using objective competency-based skills checklists.

Family Planning Counseling Facilitators Guide

This Facilitator’s Guide contains information on the module design, a description of the materials, learning objectives, how to conduct role plays, pre- and post-test answer key, and case studies, and how to conduct clinical training. The FP counseling module includes a set of role play scenarios that enable trainees to practice using the knowledge and skills they are learning. Each role play describes a typical client scenario and the tasks specific to that scenario. In addition, Facilitating Role Plays in Appendix C includes instructions for setting up and facilitating role plays, role play observation checklists for clinicians, and general instructions for the observer, provider, and client roles. In addition to role plays, the module also includes brief case studies with progressive case descriptions, questions, and answer keys that enable trainees to analyze a situation and think through how to apply their newly learned skills and information.