Women today have access to more contraceptive options than ever before, which can make it difficult to decide on the most appropriate method. This course provides an overview of long-acting injectable contraceptives, their uses, and advantages and disadvantages. It will guide you on how to empower your patients to make informed decisions and take charge of their lives through contraception.

This course is equivalent to one contact hour. It can be accessed using mobile devices, laptops, and computers.

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Name the advantages and disadvantages of long-acting injectable contraceptives
2. Identify the types of injectable birth control methods
3. Identify patients who may benefit from long-acting injectable contraceptives
4. Identify the contraindications and precautions for the injectable birth control method

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Name the benefits and possible side effects of long-acting injectables
2. Identify the kinds of injectable contraceptives
3.  Name the women who may be allowed to have long-acting injectable contraceptives
4. Identify the precautions and contraindications associated with the use of injectable contraceptives

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Name the benefits and possible side effects of long-acting injectables
2. Identify the kinds of injectable contraceptives
3.  Name the women who may be allowed to have long-acting injectable contraceptives
4. Identify the precautions and contraindications associated with the use of injectable contraceptives

AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. AchieveCE is also accredited by the Florida Board of Pharmacy (provider no. 50-20641). This course is approved by CE Broker, with CE Broker No. 20-898793.

AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. GNA Approved Provider Number is 4003268.
Start Date: 07/14/2022
Expiration Date: 07/14/2025

Jaimini Patel, RPH, PhD, MBA is a Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Scientist with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.

 This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Jaimini Patel, RPH, PhD, MBA, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. Pete Kreckel, RPh, planner for this activity, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

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