Planned Parenthood Curriculum 

Medical Knowledge

Topic                             Web resources  Text
Initiation and management of contraception     
Pregnancy detection and counseling    
Diagnosis and management of infections of the gynecologic and urinary systems    
Disease prevention    

 

  

Patient Care

Topic                             Web resources  Text
Dilation and Curettage*    

*Contact Karen James at least 2 months prior to the rotation to ensure your continuity clinic can accommodate these special sessions.

 

Interpersonal and Communications Skills

Demonstrate clear communication with patient regarding their medical issues in a culturally sensitive manner

Demonstrate team oriented communication and foster working relationships with other member of the care team or specialist colleagues

 

Professionalism

Demonstrate a high degree of professional responsibility in managing patients with Planned Parenthood-related problems by referral coordination, direct management and follow up.

Demonstrate professional demeanor, attire and appearance in all settings.

 

Practice-Based Learning

Assess the practice models on this rotations for evidence of practice-based learning and identify opportunities that would be appropriate for the this medical area.

Identify a learning opportunity within your clinic practice that could be studied to improve the care for patient with Planned Parenthood-related problems.

 

Systems-Based Practice

Learn how to access the appropriate services for patients with Planned Parenthood-related problems and the impact of utilization management for these patients.

Demonstrate understanding of the role of the PCP in the immediate and after-care of patients with Planned Parenthood-related diagnoses.