Tools for Trainers: Model Intrauterine Device (IUD) Course Schedule

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Model Course Schedules

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MODEL IUD COURSE SCHEDULE (Standard Course: 10 days, 20 sessions)
DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3
0830–1200 Opening Welcome Participant expectations Overview of course Goals and objectives Approach to training Review of course materials Precourse Questionnaire Identify individual and group learning needs Exercise: "How People Learn"	0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Demonstration: Standard Copper T 380A insertion and removal methods using: slide set videotape pelvic model Exercise: How to use the learning guides for IUD clinical skills Tour of Clinic Facilities	0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Review key steps in: Counseling a client IUD insertion/removal Classroom Practice: Divide into two groups to practice: Counseling a client IUD insertion/removal using pelvic models Participants assess each other’s performance using learning guides
LUNCH	LUNCH	LUNCH
1330–1630 Precourse Assessment Assess each participant’s skills: Counseling (role play) Pelvic exam (pelvic models) Lecture/Discussion: Key features of Copper T 380A IUD Demonstration and Practice: Loading the Copper T 380A IUD in the sterile package Review of the day’s activities	1330–1630 Review of counseling methods: Framework for family planning (FP) counseling Essential components Characteristics of a good counselor Role Play: Divide into teams to practice counseling: FP acceptor IUD acceptor Participants assess each other’s performance with learning guides Review of the day’s activities	1330–1630 Discussion: How IUDs work Indications, precautions and other conditions Client screening and assessment Exercise/Discussion: Reducing risk of HBV and HIV/AIDS transmission in FP clients Exercise: "Who Has AIDS?" Review of the day’s activities
Reading Assignment: IUD Guidelines for Family Planning Service Programs, Chapters 1, 2, 7 and Appendix A	Reading Assignment: Chapters 3, 4 and Appendix B	Reading Assignment: Chapter 6

DAY 4	DAY 5	DAY 6
0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Classroom Practice: Divide into two groups to practice: Counseling a client IUD insertion/removal using pelvic models Participants assess each other’s performance using learning guides or practice checklist	0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Classroom Practice: Divide into two groups to practice: Counseling a client IUD insertion/removal using pelvic models Participants assess each other’s performance using practice checklist Trainer assesses participants for skill competency on models	0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Clinic Practice: Provide IUD services in the clinic: Counseling clients GTI screening Client assessment IUD insertion IUD removal (if available) Followup care Management of problems Participants assess each other’s performance using practice checklist
LUNCH	LUNCH	LUNCH
1330–1630 Discussion/Videotape: Role of infection prevention practices in IUD services Definitions Handwashing and use of gloves Processing instruments Waste disposal Demonstration: In simulated clinical area, demonstrate infection prevention practices for each step of IUD insertion/removal Review of the day’s activities	1330–1630 Discussion: Managing GTIs in family planning clients Simplified approach to diagnosing GTIs Client screening and assessment GTIs and IUD use Midcourse Questionnaire Review of the day’s activities	1330–1630 Clinical Conference Discussion: Management of side effects and other problems Demonstration/Exercise: Management of lost strings and lost IUDs (hand-held and pelvic models) Role Play: Managing side effects Clinical trainer reviews results of Midcourse Questionnaire with each participant (1/2 class) Review of the day’s activities
Reading Assignment: Chapter 5	Reading Assignment: Chapters 1, 8 and 9	Reading Assignment: Chapters 8 and 9

DAY 7	DAY 8	DAY 9
0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Clinic Practice: Provide IUD services in the clinic: Counseling clients GTI screening Client assessment IUD insertion IUD removal (if available) Followup care Management of problems Participants assess each other’s performance using practice checklist	0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Clinic Practice: Provide IUD services in the clinic: Counseling clients GTI screening Client assessment IUD insertion IUD removal (if available) Followup care Management of problems Competency-based evaluation by clinical trainer using checklist (qualification)	0830–1200 Review day’s scheduled activities Clinic Practice: Provide IUD services in the clinic: Counseling clients GTI screening Client assessment IUD insertion IUD removal (if available) Followup care Management of problems Competency-based evaluation by clinical trainer using checklist (qualification)
LUNCH	LUNCH	LUNCH
1330–1630 Clinical Conference Discussion/Role Play: Postinsertion and followup care Discussion: Indications for removal Role Play: Counseling a client for followup care after IUD removal. Clinical trainer reviews results of Midcourse Questionnaire with each participant (1/2 class) Review of the day’s activities	1330–1630 Clinical Conference Discussion: Assessing and improving quality of IUD services Discussion: Organizing and managing an IUD service Review of the day’s activities	1330–1630 Clinical Conference Discussion: Medical barriers and policy issues Discussion: Problems and constraints to IUD service delivery in participant’s own clinical setting Review of the day’s activities
Reading Assignment: Chapters 10 and 11

DAY 10

0830–1200

Review day’s scheduled activities

Clinic Practice: Provide IUD services in the clinic:

Counseling clients
GTI screening
Client assessment
IUD insertion
IUD removal (if available)
Followup care
Management of problems

Competency-based evaluation by clinical trainer using checklist (qualification)

LUNCH

1360–1630

Clinical Conference

Discussion: Course accomplishments relative to objectives, training methods and materials

Course Evaluation by participants

Closing

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