This course explores:
• methods used for a surgical abortion before 14 weeks of pregnancy
• pain management and cervical preparation
• pre-procedure considerations, including contraindications and consent
• how to perform vacuum aspiration
• post-procedure care
• options for contraception afterwards.
When you have completed this course you will be able to:
• describe the methods of surgical abortion used before 14 weeks of pregnancy
• outline pain management and cervical preparation options
• identify pre-procedure considerations, including contraindications and consent
• explain how to perform a surgical abortion before 14 weeks of pregnancy
• describe post-procedure care.