IUD Insertion Training – Rockhampton

This clinical attachment in True’s Rockhampton clinic provides clinicians with supervised clinical training with a True trainer for the insertion of copper and levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) to ensure safe and effective practice. This training is by approved application only and requires full payment up-front. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded in full.

Clinicians are required to be at a high level of experience to undertake IUD insertion training. At True, we believe IUD insertion is a procedure at the highest proficiency level of women’s health clinical practice.

This training consists of a 4 hour online, self-paced, theory component covering the following topics:

Different IUDs available in Australia
Medical eligibility criteria (MEC) for IUDs
Counselling clients on effectiveness, mode of action, advantages, disadvantages, and risks of IUDs
Appropriate investigations and timing for insertion
Insertion and removal techniques for different IUDs

Prior to your clinical attachment, you are required to attend a mandatory online workshop via Zoom (1.5 hours). This workshop will focus on preparing you for your clinical attachment.

The clinical attachment consists of up to 3 sessions, with each session approximately 4 hours in duration. The clinical session will commence with 1 observed insertion, followed by 6-8 insertions (minimum 6) under direct supervision. Training is recorded in a clinical portfolio. Once a clinician has met the minimum requirements for competency, they will be signed off (Please note not every clinician will require a third session if they meet their competencies in the first 2 sessions).