Overview

4.7 out of 5 (165 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post-Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

12 Apr 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

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Activity Description

Abortion is a medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy and is a critical component of reproductive healthcare. This procedure is one of the most common procedures performed among women. In the United States, it is estimated that 1 in 4 women will have an abortion in their lifetime. Globally, 3 in 10 pregnancies end in abortion. The procedure can be carried out through medication or surgery, depending on the stage of pregnancy and the individual’s medical needs. From both medical and public health perspectives, ensuring access to safe, professionally administered abortion services is essential for protecting health and well-being. When performed in appropriate settings by trained clinicians, abortion is a safe procedure that helps prevent complications and supports individuals in managing their reproductive health. Public health efforts aim to make accurate information, high-quality care, and supportive services widely accessible, with the goal of promoting overall health and reducing the risks associated with unsafe or unregulated procedures.

This activity explores a thorough, evidence-based overview of abortion care, including current clinical guidelines, medical and surgical techniques, patient counseling strategies, and the management of complications. This activity also provides healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based abortion care across a variety of clinical settings. The activity also highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers in supporting informed decision-making, patient-centered care, and overall safety.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the prevalence, indications, and safety profile of medication and procedural abortion.

  • Differentiate between medication and procedural abortion methods based on gestational age, patient preference, safety profiles, and overall clinical appropriateness.

  • Implement evidence-based protocols for managing medical and surgical abortion, including follow-up care.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated, comprehensive abortion care to patients and ensure access to reproductive health resources.

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Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

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  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

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