Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion - Online modules and clinical placements

Course Overview

Our IUD Insertion course is a mixed-method program with online learning and face-to-face clinical components. The training delivers the theoretical and clinical knowledge necessary to become a competent IUD inserter.

This course is suited to experienced GPs who have a desire to provide IUD insertions for their patients and have at least 10 patients per year who require IUD insertion.

As IUD insertion is at the highest skill end of primary care contraceptive health practice, course participants are required to be at an appropriate level of experience to participate, including experience in contraceptive counselling, speculum and bimanual pelvic examination skills.

Before applying for this course, you should check:

• You have support from your practice manager/practice owner. Please consider that equipment may need to be purchased such as an adjustable examination bed, preferably with stirrups (or a specialised positioning pad), and instruments. A nurse to assist with all IUD insertions is essential. Be aware that bulk billing is unlikely to cover your costs in providing IUD insertions.
• You are covered for IUD insertions with your medical indemnity company.

Sexual Health Victoria's IUD insertion course consists of:

• Online theory component (approx. 6 hours) which includes:
• Video presentations
• Videos of IUD consultations and insertions
• Interactive quizzes
• Online assessment of knowledge (approx.1 hour)
• IUD insertion clinical placements to attain IUD insertion competency
• Online evaluation and reinforcing activity 
  
  

Clinical Placements are available at both our City clinic and Box Hill clinic. You can start the online modules at any time but please note we generally have a 1-month wait for clinical placements. You must complete all online modules and assessments before booking and attending placements.
All course participants completing any of their clinical placements at SHV sites must obtain a Working with Children check. This must be processed and passed before placement can commence, which can take over a week.

Clinical training sessions should be booked within 6 months after completing the online learning. We expect that all practical sessions should be completed within 6 months, but that completion within 12 months is the maximum allowed.

Eligibility

Medical Practitioners: This course is primarily for GPs who have completed their GP training and have established their practice. GPs who are considering moving practice are advised to delay training until they are established in a clinic that can support IUD insertions.

GPs in training, including GP registrars and those working towards fellowship who will complete in the next 6 months are welcome to apply directly via the booking link. If you are earlier in your training please contact us directly at clinicaleducation@shvic.org.au  to discuss your circumstances. 
GPs who have many years of experience working in Australia and do not have their fellowship should also contact us directly to discuss their specific circumstances.
Nurse Practitioners may be eligible for the course and should contact us directly at clinicaleducation@shvic.org.au to apply. 

We are not currently accepting interstate applicants. 

Evidence of current national registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency will be required as part of the registration process.

Outcomes

A certificate in IUD insertion competency is awarded to participants who complete both the online and clinical competency assessments.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

17.5 hours 

Accreditation

RACGP CPD Accredited Activity 17.5  hours

Cost

$1390 (GST does not apply)
The cost includes access to the course and the cost and postage of sample IUDs (one Hormonal IUD, one curved and one T-shaped Copper IUD) for your practice.

Grant Eligibility

RACGP Rural Procedural Grant approved for 1.5 day Obstetrics grant.

Terms and Conditions

See terms and conditions for individual registrations here