Manual for Training Doctors and Nurse/Midwives on Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) Methods (IUDs and Contraceptive Implants)

A Manual guides doctors and nurse-midwives on inserting, removing, and managing long-acting reversible contraceptives. It targets medical practitioners and training institutions. The manual expands the number of skilled providers for effective family planning services.

What Is This Policy?

A clinical training manual that provides step-by-step guidance for doctors and nurse-midwives on the insertion, removal, management of side effects, and counselling for intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants.

Who Does It Target?

Medical doctors providing family planning services Nurse-midwives in primary and secondary health facilities Clinical training institutions Family planning programme supervisors

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Increase the number of healthcare providers competent in offering long-acting reversible contraceptive methods, thereby expanding access to these highly effective family planning options across Nigeria.

Key Features

IUD Training Module: Theory and practical instructions for copper IUD and levonorgestrel IUS insertion and removal Implant Training Module: Step-by-step guidance on single-rod and two-rod implant procedures Client Counselling: Communication skills for informed consent, method selection, and managing expectations Complication Management: Protocols for handling side effects, difficult removals, and complications Competency Assessment: Checklists and evaluation tools for certifying provider proficiency

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active, used in ongoing clinical training programmes Coverage: Federal, state, and partner-supported family planning training centres Lead Agency: Federal Ministry of Health, Reproductive Health Division Partners: UNFPA, USAID, Pathfinder International, Marie Stopes International

How to Access

Healthcare providers access this training through organized workshops and clinical mentorship programmes. Contact the state family planning coordinator for scheduled trainings Enroll through partner organizations running LARC training programmes Access the manual through the Federal Ministry of Health or partner agencies

Official Resources

Website: health.gov.ng Contact: Reproductive Health Division, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja

Legal Framework

Operates under the National Health Act 2014, the National Reproductive Health Policy, and the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act. Draws on WHO medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use, the National Family Planning guidelines, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Nigeria clinical protocols.