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IUC Counselling & Removal for Non-Fitters

Half day course
Non-members Funded Members Funded

IUC Counselling & Removal for Non-Fitters

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 Half day course

Event Dates

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Event: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Live Online

Suitable For

  • All Registered Clinical Staff
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • GPA (GP Assistant)
  • GPs
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Nurses
Pharmacy Technician

About

Supporting Confident Conversations and Safe Removals for Those Not Trained to Fit

This practical and supportive session is designed for clinicians who don’t fit IUCs, but do support patients with contraception counselling and/or IUC removals.

We’ll explore how to deliver clear, balanced IUC information that empowers choice – plus how to safely remove devices (including what to do when things don’t go to plan). Whether you’re in a nurse, HCA, or GP role, this session will help build your confidence and clinical judgement around intrauterine contraception.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Deliver evidence-based, non-biased IUC counselling for a range of patients
  • Recognise when IUC removal is appropriate – and when it’s not
  • Perform straightforward IUC removals safely and know when to refer
  • Support patients pre- and post-removal with appropriate contraception advice

Session Outline:

Counselling Essentials: Key messages, myth-busting, and supporting choice
When & Why to Remove: Timings, symptoms, side effects and patient requests
Simple Removals in Primary Care: Technique, equipment, red flags and troubleshooting
Aftercare & Contraceptive Cover: Making sure patients leave supported and protected
Real-World Scenarios & Trainer Tips: From stringless coils to unexpected reactions

Designed for any clinicians supporting patients with contraception decisions or removals – no fitting experience required.

Ideal for Nurses, GPs, HCAs and Pharmacy-based roles.

 

About the Trainer

Hanna Smith

Hanna Smith

Hanna is an experienced Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care who has a very special interest in Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health She is also an IUD/IUS and implant fitter and Faculty Registered Trainer

Event Contact

Essex EQUIP Ltd EQUIP Vicky Turner 01376318743 [email protected]

Event Partners

Hertfordshire County Council

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