- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This 6 week online self-paced, course is for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Midwives (RMs) who are seeking competencies for Contraceptive Management Certified Practice. Students will be provided with the minimum requirements for safe assessment, provision and management of Combined Hormonal Contraception (CHC) and Progestin only Hormonal Contraception. (POC). It is recommended that learners spend an average of 4 – 6 hours per week of study time. Students will become competent in the certified practice realm of Contraceptive Management (CM) as mandated by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Registered Nurses (BCCNM)). Registered Nurses: Upon completion of the course nurses will write an Exit Evaluation and if successful, will apply to be placed on the BCCNM Certified Practices Register and be eligible to use the certified practice designation. Registered Midwives: Upon completion of the course, midwives will write an Exit Evaluation and if successful, will apply to be placed on the BCCNM Specialized Skill Register. BCCNM/NNPBC-approved CM Decision Support Tools (DSTs) are supported by the World Health Organization & US CDC Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use. For full information on BCCNM certified practice please visit www.bccnm.ca/RN/CertifiedPractice/Pages/Default.aspx
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$211.41 - $649.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current relevant legislation that allows Certified Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives to provide contraception management.
- Develop a comprehensive sexual health assessment framework with a primary focus on socioeconomic determinants of health.
- Apply the knowledge of reproductive health to the practice of contraceptive management.
- Assess, analyze and refer clients with sexually transmitted infections to the appropriate Primary Health Care Provider.
- Identify types of contraceptive methods including indications, contraindications and mechanism of action.
- Analyze issues related to reproductive health and contraceptive management using systematic inquiry and critical reflection.
- Provide sexual health promotion, counselling and client education through collaborative relationships with Certified Registered Nurses, Clinicians and Primary Health Care Providers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of administrative strategies for contraceptive management.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Contraceptive Management in Reproductive Health for BCCNM Certification (NSPN 7720) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Foundations
Microcredential Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are six offerings of NSPN 7720 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 36966
Dates
Sep 02 - Oct 11 Loading
- CRN 36966
- $649.97 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Oct 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Sharon Janzen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section is delivered online. There is one textbook to be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 39298
Dates
Sep 02 - Oct 11 Loading
- CRN 39298
- $211.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Oct 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This re-registration section is for students who were unable to complete in the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option. Students must contact Nicole Pasquino at npasquino@bcit.ca for approval. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 45460
Dates
Sep 02 - Oct 11 Loading
- CRN 45460
- $336.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02 - Oct 11 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This challenge course is for students who have special approval from BCCNM and have not been registered in BC before. Please contact the Program Coordinator for more information and approval at npasquino@bcit.ca. *Learners will not have access to course materials beyond Module 1. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 37479
Dates
Oct 14 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 37479
- $649.97 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 - Nov 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Ruby Gidda
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This section is delivered online. There is one textbook to be purchased from the BCIT Bookstore. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 39403
Dates
Oct 14 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 39403
- $211.41 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 - Nov 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This re-registration section is for students who were unable to complete in the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option. Students must contact Nicole Pasquino at npasquino@bcit.ca for approval. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
CRN 48114
Dates
Oct 14 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 48114
- $336.70 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 - Nov 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This challenge course is for students who have special approval from BCCNM and have not been registered in BC before. Please contact the Program Coordinator for more information and approval at npasquino@bcit.ca. *Learners will not have access to course materials beyond Module 1. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.