Implanon NXT® is currently the only Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) Implant device available in Australia, and this training package is specifically designed to support the insertion and removal of this device. The training package is a collaboration between the Northern Territory (NT), Department of Health (DOH) and Family Planning Welfare Northern Territory (FPWNT). FPWNT is a registered training organisation and will provide a statement of attainment.
Target
Clinical Staff interested in learning how to insert and/or remove Implanon NXT®.
Non-Government Health Services
Non-Government Health services staff may complete the online modules. However, content will be Northern Territory Department of Health and/or NT Health Services centric. Subsequently, you will be required to adjust this to your organisational procedures.
Clinical Staff refers to Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHP).
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this online theory training package the medical officer/midwife/nurse or AHP will be eligible to apply to Family Planning to complete the practical component required to be accredited for insertion and removal of Implanon NXT®.
Duration
It should take approximately 1 hour to complete all mandatory activities in this course.
Course Completion
- Contraceptive Training Program: Implanon NXT® - Online Theory (Modules 1 - 5 of this course).
- Agree understanding of standard Practice points (see "Practice Points Checklist" section of this course).
Achieving Contraceptive Training Program Accreditation
To obtain accreditation in insertion and/or removal of Implanon NXT®, you are required to complete the following four elements:
- Contraceptive Training Program: Implanon NXT® - Online Theory (Modules 1 - 5 of this course).
- Agree understanding of standard practice points (see "Practice Points Checklist" section of this course).
- Simulation of insertion and removal via Zoom (see "What next" section of this course).
- Assessment of live insertion and removal (see "What next" section of this course).
Family Planning, the registered training organisation, will issue you with a certificate of attainment via email.
Once you have received your certificate of attainment, please upload it by clicking on the "Certificate of Attainment Evidence" link in the "What next" section of this course.
Course technical requirements
Some videos contain narration, but closed captions are available. Headphones are recommended, but not required.
How to enrol
NTG users
Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage. Then you will be able to sign-up to a training session.
NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details. These are the same details you use to log onto your work computer
External / non-NTG users
Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.
- Select Course Name "Contraceptive Training Program: Implanon NXT® - Online Theory" from the drop-down menu.
- Select the start date of "31 December 2050". This is an online course, so it does not have an actual start date.
- Provide a brief reason for wanting to attend.
- Select CONTINUE.
- Follow further instructions provided.
Contacts
Course facilitator details
Family Planning Welfare Northern Territory
Course enquiries
Clinical Education Team (CARHS)
p 8958 2555
e ClinicalEducationTeam.CAHS@nt.gov.au