This product is an ASHP Learning Center https://elearning.ashp.org/ activity.
Overview
The Student: Contraceptives Microcredential is designed for student pharmacists who wish to expand their knowledge and skills for engaging in pharmacist-prescribed hormonal contraceptive care. Learners will explore legal and regulatory requirements, best practices for patient assessment, effective counseling techniques, and evidence-based treatment selection. The curriculum emphasizes strategies to ensure patient-centered care.
The Student: Contraceptives Microcredential is intended for student pharmacists and is not eligible for ACPE credit.
Student: Contraceptives Microcredential Requirement
Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the statement of achievement and Credly badge for the microcredential.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify areas of need and opportunity for patient access and education regarding contraception and contraceptive methods.
- Summarize the available evidence regarding pharmacist impact on patient outcomes in contraceptive care.
- Differentiate major models and requirements for pharmacist prescribing authority of contraception, including state-specific examples.
- Outline strategies to advocate for pharmacist prescribing authority for contraception.
- Differentiate between different contraceptive methods in terms of formulation and use.
- Explain the mechanisms of action, relative effectiveness, and common side effects of hormonal contraceptives.
- Apply the CDC U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria (USMEC) for patient suitability of various hormonal contraceptive methods.
- Evaluate patient information for contraindications before prescribing. Demonstrate proper counseling strategies including initiation and missed dose management according to best practice guidelines.
- Summarize key important concepts in reproductive health including reproductive justice, cultural humility, and personal autonomy.
- Select a method of contraceptive counseling that focuses on shared decision making.
- Design a patient-centered counseling approach to address common questions in contraceptive care.
- Evaluate strategies to implement, sustain, and improve a pharmacist-initiated contraceptive service.
Faculty
Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP
Assistant Professor of Experiential Education
Clinical Associate Professor
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Buffalo, New York
Karen Gunning, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP
Professor, Associate Dean
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah