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Course Detail: Fulfilling the Promise of ACCESS: Ensuring Contraceptive Equity for Massachusetts Patients
Format
Online, self-paced. Enroll at any time.
Course Length
2.5 hours
Cost
The MA Department of Public Health is covering the cost of the course for an extended period.
Audience
Ideal for Massachusetts providers and pharmacists who prescribe and/or dispense birth control and emergency contraception pills. This includes physicians, physician assistants/associates, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists.
Overview
In 2017, Massachusetts enacted An Act Relative to Advancing Contraceptive Coverage and Economic Security in our State (ACCESS), which allows:
- Providers to prescribe a 12-month supply of no-cost birth control all at once; and
- No-cost emergency contraception to eligible patients.
This course will explore the ACCESS law, its provisions and limitations, as well as empower health care providers and pharmacists to best meet their patients' contraceptive needs. It will also cover the new standing order for emergency contraception pills.
Learn more at: https://mass.gov/BirthControl.
This course was developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), in collaboration with Reproductive Equity Now Foundation (REN) and support from the Office of Continuing and Professional Development (CPD) at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP).
The DPH Sexual and Reproductive Health Program aims to reduce unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection rates by continually improving access to high quality education, outreach, and clinical services through a statewide provider network and related special projects.
The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation focuses its efforts on research and public education about equitable access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care regardless of race, ethnicity, income, zip code, gender, age, immigration status, ability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Learning Outcomes
After completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key components of Massachusetts' 2017 Contraceptive ACCESS law.
- Recognize the benefits of 12-month contraception access for patients.
- Describe the 3-month trial period for 12-month dispensing to patients.
- Discuss the process of acquiring coverage for a "non-preferred method" with patients.
- Explain the process for prescribing or dispensing medically appropriate emergency contraception consistent with current state law.
- Strategize potential remedies to ensure patient centered care.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.
Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 2.5 contact hours for nurses.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Physicians
MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit?. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
Physician Associates/Assistants
MGH Institute of Health Professions has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 1, 2023. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Pharmacists
This activity provides 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) of continuing education credit. ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN):JA4008265-9999-22-002-H03-P JA4008265-9999-22-002-H03-T
How to Register
Click the session dates listed below, then select Add to Cart. Once in the cart, Sign in or Create Profile, then Add Attendee To Session before checking out (select your name from the dropdown list).
You can save this IHP CPD Enrole account to register for any future offerings on this portal. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email and payment receipt.
If registering multiple people at once, simply click Add Attendees to list in the cart to create a profile for each additional person.
How to Access Your Course
Your course can be accessed on D2L Brightspace, the learning platform for all CPD online courses.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with subject line: "MGH Institute of Health Professions CPD: D2L Brightspace Login Information" instructing you to set up your new account password. The email address you registered with is set up as your username. Once logged on, find your course on the homepage.
If you already have an Enrole and D2L Brightspace account, you can log in with your email address here: https://mghinstitutecpd.brightspace.com. Click Forgot Password to reset, if needed.
Technical Issues
If you have any issues accessing course content or navigating the learning management system, open an IT helpdesk ticket.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this event or the registration process, contact us at:
Office of Continuing and Professional Development
Email: CPD@mghihp.edu
Phone: 617-724-3193
