What are the learning objectives of the EC distance learning module?

The module is a learning tool designed to provide basic information about EC that will help providers increase their knowledge about EC, better assess their clients' needs, be more sensitive to the issues underlying clients' needs and decisions and promote awareness within conflict-affected communities about EC. The main objectives of the module are to enable learners to:

• define EC
• explain how the two EC methods work and the difference between EC and abortion
• list reasons why displaced women and girls of reproductive age may need EC
• describe the appropriate uses of EC and how to use the methods correctly
• list possible side effects of EC and how to manage side effects
• list precautions and considerations for EC use
• explain the advantages, disadvantages and the effectiveness of EC
• discuss the important role of providers in making EC available to displaced populations
• describe some of the issues specific to providing services to displaced women and adolescents
• describe the role of counseling around issues of family planning, gender-based violence and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/HIV
• know where to access other EC resources

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