Eligibility Questionnaire

Please complete the eligibility criteria check to be wait listed for the IUD Insertion Training course.

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* 1. Your details

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* 2. I am registered as a GP with AHPRA (not a registrar, in other GP training pathway or about to commence GP training)

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* 3. I have confirmed with my medical indemnity company that I will be covered for IUD insertions after completing the IUD insertion course and submitting my certificate of competency

Providing IUD insertions in your clinic may involve significant preparation such as purchasing equipment (eg. adjustable examination bed with stirrups and instruments), obtaining administration support and a nursing assistant. Bulk billing is unlikely to cover your costs in providing IUD insertions.

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* 4. I have support from my practice manager/practice owner to provide IUD insertions

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* 5. I am an Implanon NXT certified inserter and insert at least 10 per year

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* 6. I have sufficient patients requiring IUD insertion in my practice to do at least 10 per year

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* 7. I have an appropriate level of experience to participate, including experience in contraceptive counselling, speculum and bimanual pelvic examination skills.

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* 8. I have a practice nurse to assist for IUD insertions

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* 9. I have an adjustable examination bed with sufficient space at the end of the bed to perform IUD insertions

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* 10. My practice has resuscitation equipment (eg. oxygen, bag and mask)

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* 11. I understand that course costs apply

During the clinics, you may be required to insert either or both Mirena and copper IUDs under supervision.  However, there is no guarantee that there will be an opportunity to practise copper IUD insertions.

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* 12. I understand that IUD training includes both Mirena and copper IUD insertions

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* 13. I understand that IUD training involves IUD insertions for nulliparous women

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* 14. I understand that the IUD insertion course is a competency based course which takes a variable length of time to complete, and that some course participants may not reach competency

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* 15. I am currently working in Victoria (this is an eligibility requirement to both apply for and to undertake this course).

Please click the submit button once you have finished the survey.

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