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the trainer/presenter not wish to include the “test your knowledge” slides
in the educational session, the slides can be hidden or deleted. All slides can
be re-ordered, and the interactive slides can be interspersed throughout the
presentation, rather than reviewing them at the end of a topic. Ipas wants to
ensure maximum flexibility for each individual presenter’s preferred style and
comfort level, while maintaining standard content.
Additional resources that can be used in a blended learning
approach
With the goal of maximizing the time of learners and trainers,
Ipas recommends the following tools that can be used as distance
learning, job aids or supplemental learning for participants and
trainers. Specifically, documented completion of selected courses from
IpasUniversity can serve as a prerequisite to Course 201.
IpasUniversity (www.IpasU.org)
IpasU is a self-paced Internet learning site for reproductive health-care
providers with a focus on safe abortion care and postabortion care. IpasU
offers free courses for both clinicians (already in practice and those still
in-training) as well as those who work with developing world clinicians.
At present, IpasU courses are available in English only.
Other Ipas curricula (online and in print)
Ipas is a global leader in reproductive health training. Our
performance-based Woman-Centered Abortion Care and Woman-
Centered Postabortion Care courses are known for their participatory,
experiential learning methods, based on principles of adult learning and
empowerment education. These courses are normally offered as part
of a larger in-service training program. Trainers and reference manuals
are available on www.ipas.org/publications (use search term “womancentered”).
Access to the Global Trainers’ Network (GTN)
Participants who successfully complete any of the three courses outlined
in this manual may be interested in working with an experienced Ipas
trainer from the Global Trainers’ Network to build and strengthen their
skills in providing MVA care, or expand their knowledge of the Woman-
Centered approach. For more information please send an email to:
training@ipas.org
MVA Calculator (www.mvacalculator.org)
Use the free online MVA Calculator to estimate facility supply needs for
MVA at www.mvacalculator.org
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