Manual Vacuum Aspiration Training Course 2026

Manual Vacuum Aspiration Training Course 2026 is organized by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), British Society of Abortion Care Providers (BSACP) and will be held on Feb 10, 2026 at Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
MVA is an alternative to electric suction or dilatation and curettage for evacuation of the uterine contents. The MVA procedure is performed with a hand-operated vacuum syringe, typically under local anaesthetic, in a treatment room.

With the high safety profile of this procedure and the increasing potential for the delivery of uterine evacuation outside of the theatre, there is a need to improve access to MVA in the UK. In addition to providing a grounding in the MVA procedure, this course covers the equipment, staffing, analgesia and other requirements for surgical uterine evacuation in the outpatient setting.

This course will be beneficial to those who are unfamiliar with MVA, and those in need of an update on the latest evidence.

Learning objectives:

• Understand what MVA is and the latest evidence and usage
• Learn to confidently fit together and operate an MVA kit
• Gain knowledge of appropriate pain relief
• Safely undertake MVA of uterine contents in a model
• Learn to provide appropriate support for the woman and her support person
• Gain skills to develop a business case for MVA
• Meet others with experience in setting up similar services
• Make contacts for sharing guidelines and pathways.