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Implanon contraceptive device (Long-acting Reversible Contraceptive) - Free Course

Expiry Date
: 11/06/2029
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This review focuses on women that have used or are currently using Implanon as a contraceptive method. The article explores women’s experience with the Implanon contraceptive. The review further looks at the positive and negative experiences with Implanon use.

Keywords: Implanon, contraceptives, family planning

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review and explore women’s experiences with the Implanon contraceptive method (Long-acting Reversible Contraceptive) .

Editor's comments:
Implanon contraceptive implant was introduced in S.A with the aim to reduce teenage pregnancy and maternal mortality. It’s imperative to understand how women think about this contraceptive method at this stage.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Implanon as a long-acting reversible contraceptive method
  2. The components and functions of Implanon contraceptive in human body
  3. The effectiveness, contraindications and adverse effects associated with Implanon


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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