IUD Insertion Train the Trainer Program

This blended program includes both online learning and a face-to-face workshop, tailored for highly experienced IUD inserters who are ready to advance their practice by teaching and mentoring other clinicians to insert IUDs.

Participants will develop practical teaching strategies and clinical supervision skills, including how to:

• Facilitate hands-on learning in clinical settings
• Provide constructive feedback and clinical supervision
• Support evidence-based IUD insertion practices aligned with current clinical guidelines.

Course Structure

1. Online Learning (Predisposing Activity): An interactive IUD theory module, covering types of IUDs, counselling and assessment consultation, IUD insertion, post-insertion counselling, IUD removal and management of complications.

This module must be completed before attending the face-to-face workshop.

2. Practical Workshop (Approx 2 hours): Delivered by an experienced trainer, the workshop includes:

• Review of current clinical guidelines and training requirements.
• Practical strategies for supervising and teaching IUD insertion in general practice.
• Case studies and role play to simulate training scenarios and reflect on clinical experience.

3. Training Delivery

Following successful completion of the theory and workshop components, participants are required to train another medical practitioner in IUD insertion to achieve certification as a Trainer. Participants will receive a training log and clinical guidelines to support this process.

• Clinical training can take place at either the trainer’s or trainee’s practice. Please note: SHINE SA does not facilitate the clinical training component.

Once the training log is completed and submitted, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion as an accredited IUD Trainer.

To be eligible for this training you must have:

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in IUD insertion in Australia.
• Have performed at least 30 IUD insertions.
• Maintain an active IUD practice (10+ insertions per year)
• Hold current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.
• Hold current medical indemnity insurance.

Experience in both hormonal and copper IUD insertion is desirable.

Additional expectations include:

• Extensive experience in contraceptive counselling and well-developed bimanual pelvic examination skills
• Completion of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia National Certificate for Doctors (formerly the FPAA certificate), a RANZCOG Certificate or Diploma, or be able to demonstrate equivalent, substantial experience in sexual and reproductive health or gynaecology.

Application for IUD Insertion Train the Trainer Program is applied for on the assumption of the above and enrolment is at the discretion of SHINE SA’s Medical Lead for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception.

Upon completion, participants will be fully equipped to train and mentor other clinicians in safe, evidence-based IUD insertion in the community – contributing to the expansion of accessible reproductive health services across South Australia.

• This education is a CPD Accredited Activity under the RACGP CPD Program.
• This activity is accredited with ACRRM.

To apply for this program please complete the IUD Train the Trainer Program Application Form.