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Medical Training

Overview

The IFPA has been offering training for medical professionals since 1977. Our Contraception Foundation Course for Nurses and Midwives provides the knowledge and skills to deliver a family planning service of high medical standard.

Contraception Foundation Course for Nurses and Midwives

This course is now delivered online and:

  • Caters to the specific needs of nurses and midwives
  • Consists of theoretical and practical training
  • Is facilitated by IFPA Medical Director with input from field experts
  • • Is delivered online through recorded webinars and live Q&A webinars
  • Is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Category 1

Course content

  • • Combined Hormonal contraception
    • Progestogen Based Contraception
    • Emergency Contraception
    • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Other Common Gynae Conditions
    • Intrauterine Contraception
    • Menopause
    • Paediatric and Adolescent Gynae
    • Abortion in Early Pregnancy
    • Contraception in Practice
    • Psychosexual Health
    • Reproductive and Sexual Health Counselling

Attendees must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). Please click here to register: https://training.ifpa.ie

For any queries, please contact educationandtraining@ifpa.ie

“I think the course undersells itself by being called a Contraception Foundation Course. It is much more that!! It is quite a detailed women’s health course.”

Course participant, June 2026