Course details
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
Cost
$186.41 - $599.68 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below are six offerings of NSPN 7720 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 77607
Duration
Tue Feb 21 - Sun Apr 02 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 77607
- $599.68
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 - Apr 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Cost
$599.68
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.
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This is an online course. Students will receive a course information email approximately one month prior to term start. There is one textbook to be purchased from the bookstore.
Status
CRN 77979
Duration
Tue Feb 21 - Sun Apr 02 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 77979
- $186.41
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 - Apr 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Cost
$186.41
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.
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This is a re-registration section for students who require an extension to complete their course from the previous term. This is a one-time only option and students must have instructor approval.
Status
CRN 86625
Duration
Tue Feb 21 - Sun Apr 02 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 86625
- $304.48
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 - Apr 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Cost
$304.48
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.
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This challenge course is for students who have special approval from BCCNP and have not been registered in BC before.
Status
CRN 77612
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Sun Feb 19 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 77612
- $599.68
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Feb 19 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Cost
$599.68
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.
-
This is an online course. Students will receive a course information email approximately one month prior to term start. There is one textbook to be purchased from the bookstore.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 77720
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Sun Feb 19 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 77720
- $186.41
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Feb 19 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Cost
$186.41
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.
-
This is a re-registration section for students who require an extension to complete their course from the previous term. This is a one-time only option and students must have instructor approval.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 86624
Duration
Mon Jan 09 - Sun Feb 19 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 86624
- $304.48
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Feb 19 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicole Pasquino
Course outline
Cost
$304.48
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.
-
This challenge course is for students who have special approval from BCCNM and have not been registered in BC before.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
As licensed health care practitioners, all learners will practice in accordance with professional standards of practice throughout the course. In this course, learners will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership and professionalism. Upon successful completion of this course, students 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 Fall 2019
Related Programs
Contraceptive Management in Reproductive Health for BCCNM Certification (NSPN 7720) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate 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
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