BBO Training

Course Overview

This full-day Contraception Update course is designed for healthcare professionals working in Primary Care who already provide contraceptive care and wish to update their knowledge in line with the latest national guidance.

The course provides a comprehensive, evidence-based update on all contraceptive methods, including combined hormonal contraception, progestogen-only methods, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), and emergency contraception. Particular emphasis is placed on applying the UK Medical Eligibility Criteria (UKMEC) 2025 update, supporting safe and appropriate prescribing, and improving confidence in managing complex clinical scenarios.

Delivered by experienced clinicians actively working in Primary Care and contraception services, the training focuses on practical application, clinical safety, and patient-centered counselling.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Practice Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• General Practitioners
• Pharmacists
• Sexual Health Clinicians
• Other healthcare professionals providing contraceptive advice or prescribing contraception

Participants should already have a basic understanding of contraception.

What This Course Covers

The course provides a structured update on:

• Combined hormonal contraception, including updated safety considerations and tailored regimens
• Progestogen-only contraception, including desogestrel and drospirenone-containing pills
• Emergency contraception, including oral and intrauterine options
• Long-acting reversible contraception (intrauterine contraception and implant)
• Injectable contraception, including updated UKMEC 2025 safety considerations
• Method selection for individuals with medical comorbidities
• Managing side effects, bleeding patterns, and missed pills
• Patient-centred contraceptive counselling
• Applying UKMEC guidance safely in clinical practice

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the UKMEC 2025 guidance to support safe contraceptive prescribing
• Compare the effectiveness, risks, and benefits of all contraceptive methods
• Support patients in choosing appropriate contraception based on individual risk factors and preferences
• Provide accurate and evidence-based advice on emergency contraception
• Manage common clinical challenges including missed pills, bleeding patterns, and side effects
• Improve confidence in counselling patients about contraceptive options

Course Format

• Full-day course (approximately 6 hours teaching time)
• Delivered virtually or face-to-face
• Interactive case-based learning
• Opportunity for discussion and questions

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.