Contraceptive Implant Workshop for Implant Fitters

Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria

GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses who have undertaken the relevant contraceptive implant training (see previous page) and currently fit contraceptive implants.

Course Aim

This training will provide an update of the knowledge and skills required to safely fit contraceptive implants utilising current guidance, best practice and following the Deep Implant Referral Pathway.

Learning Objectives

This session will provide an update and practical tips for current implant fitters and will cover:

  • New guidance from MSD and Faculty of SRH on change of insertion site
  • Practical tips on insertion and removal of implant
  • Complications from implant insertion, removal and pulmonary migration
  • Investigations and referral pathway for Impalpable Implants
  • Case discussions

Course Duration

1 Hour

Trainer/Facilitator

Dr Manju Navani, Associate Specialist, The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Services, Stockport Sexual Health Community Gynacology

Date/Time/Venue

To be confirmed. Please e-mail gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net and we will add you to the wait list.

Cost

This course is free of charge to all those from Stockport General Practices.

Booking Process/Additional Information

Bookings for this course should be made via the Virtual College LMS: https://nhsgmstockport.vc-enable.co.uk/. Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or  Tel: 07393 798115