The aim of this programme is to support you in shared decision making with people who are starting, restarting or changing contraception within the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS). The learning contains information on how to reach a shared decision on an appropriate formulation of contraception provided with the person using this service.
Scenarios based on those encountered in practice, enable community pharmacy professionals to gain experience in the communication skills that they need to initiate contraception, within a safe learning environment.
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Learning outcomes
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
- apply appropriate person-centred consultation skills to enable an effective medical history to be taken
- explore the suitability of oral contraception for people who access the service in accordance with their individual needs and in line with the service specification and PGDs
- discuss information and guidance regarding contraception options to allow the person to make an informed choice on an appropriate contraceptive for them
- provide information on long-acting reversible contraceptives and discuss their advantages, side effects and suitability for people using this service
- support people to explore their concerns or side effects linked to contraception and be able to discuss alternative options.
How to use this programme
How to use this programme information
When you book onto this event it will appear on your CPPE My bookings page.
Please note:
- We expect you to prepare for our events by completing all pre-workshop activities. Details of these will be emailed to you by the tutor or can be found via your My bookings page.
- Before the event make sure you know where the venue is, and allow sufficient time for travel.
- Please arrive on time. If you arrive after the start time, the facilitator may not be able to admit you to the workshop.
- Please ensure that you can attend for the entire workshop – attendance will only be marked if you attend and participate fully.
If you can no longer attend or wish to cancel your place on this event, you must do so via your My bookings page. Our cancellation policy will apply to late cancellations, or if you do not cancel and fail to attend the event.
If you have any queries or concerns regarding your participation in the workshop or have any requirements that we can support you with, please do not hesitate to contact the lead tutor. For more information, read our inclusivity statement.
Learning intended for
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy technicians
- Trainee pharmacists
