As a member of the nursing staff at one of our partnering clinics, you’re invited to earn up to 6.0 contact hours by participating in the Village Fertility Pharmacy-sponsored CE Accredited DesignRx Training Program. Simply contact your sales representative to receive your free access code.
We’re offering this program, which is comprised of four modules for you to choose from, as a supplement to the in-person, continuing education courses offered by the Village nursing staff. Whether you’re brand new to this industry or you’re a seasoned nurse who just needs a refresher course, the CE Accredited DesignRx Training Program will allow you to earn the credits you need at your convenience. There is no cost associated with the course or the contact hours.
What can you learn and how many contact hours can you earn?
Module I – “Physiology of the Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy” (1.0 contact hrs)
Describe normal physiologic changes in the reproductive system that occur throughout a woman’s lifetime
List the phases of the female menstrual cycle
Describe the hormonal changes that occur during each phase of the menstrual cycle
Explain the role of the major female reproductive hormones: estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and human chorionic gonadotropin
Outline the major events and hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy
Module II – “Common and Frequent Causes of Infertility in Women and Men” (1.5 contact hrs)
Define infertility and associated risk factors
Describe the common causes of infertility among women
Describe the common causes of infertility among men
Identify lifestyle issues that may contribute to infertility
Module III – “Testing for Infertility in Women and Men” (1.5 contact hrs)
Describe the purpose of infertility testing and when it should be done
Explain the processes involved in infertility testing and why specific tests are done
Interpret the findings of infertility testing
Describe factors that may affect the results of a fertility test
Module IV – “Therapeutic Options for Infertility” (2.0 contact hrs)
List the factors that can influence infertility treatment success
Describe the therapeutic rationale for the most common infertility treatment options
Explain each infertility treatment option, including required medications, procedure(s), safety concerns, and success rates
Outline the medications used to manage infertility, including mechanism of action, common dosing, administration, efficacy, and safety concerns
