Hormonal Contraceptives for Technicians by University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Hormonal Contraceptives for Technicians is organized by University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and will be held from Jan 22, 2017 - Jan 22, 2020.

Target Audience:
This accredited program is targeted to pharmacy technicians

Accreditations:
CE Hours - 1.50
CE Units - 0.150

Objectives:
• Identify the common methods of hormonal contraception that, in some states, are available to women in pharmacies without a prescription. Discuss the components responsible for preventing pregnancy, and the non-contraceptive benefits.
• Recognize the common side effects of estrogen and progestins contained in hormonal contraceptives. Describe at least 2 contraindications to the use of specific hormonal contraceptives.
• List the generic and brand names for 6 combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and 1 progestin only pill (POP). Describe what is meant by monophasic, biphasic, triphasic, and continuous use products.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.