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Essential Access Health

  • Body Mass Index
  • Contraception, Postcoital

Best Practices in Providing Emergency Contraception

This course is an overview of current best practices in providing emergency contraception (EC). It covers the latest science on how certain IUDs and oral EC pill varieties work to prevent pregnancy. The course will also address practical considerations like scheduling same-day EC appointments for people in need of EC and how to talk to patients about side effects, how body size/body mass index (BMI) impacts EC efficacy, and the advance provision of oral EC pills. The course includes case studies, responding to common patient questions, and strategies for removing access barriers to EC.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 credit

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Board review / self-assessment
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • Released
    Jan 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Jan 1, 2028 1 year left