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Comprehensive Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Contraceptive Implant Training

Date: October 27-28, 2026

Location: 1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814

Attend a FREE two-day, hands-on IUD and contraceptive implant training.

Participants will receive expert clinical instruction and hands-on practice in IUD and contraceptive implant placement and removal, including training with Mirena®, Kyleena®, Liletta®, Paragard®, and Nexplanon®.

The training also covers evidence-based pain management techniques, including paracervical blocks, and introduces innovative tools such as the Carevix® suction cervical stabilizer.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits will be available.

Why This Training Matters

The Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) Program policy requires each enrolled provider site to identify, at a minimum, one practitioner trained to provide on-site long-acting reversible contraception services. This training can help providers meet that requirement.

Who Should Attend?

This training is open to eligible clinicians, including non-Family PACT providers.

Medical Doctors (MDs/DOs)
Physician Assistants
Certified Nurse Practitioners
Certified Nurse Midwives

Choose Your Training Option

Advance registration required. Walk-ins will not be accepted

IUD and Implant Training

Attend both IUD and implant training sessions.

IUD-Only Training

Focus exclusively on IUD placement and removal techniques.

Implant-Only Training

Focus exclusively on implant placement and removal techniques.

Comprehensive IUD Training

October 27, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Comprehensive Contraceptive Implant Training

October 28, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Hands-On Skills Lab

October 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Comprehensive IUD Training

October 27, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Hands-On Skills Lab

October 28, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Comprehensive Contraceptive Implant Training

October 28, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

For more information on the

Hands-On Skills Lab and REMS Certification Requirement
see below:

For more information on the

Hands-On Skills Lab and Nexplanon Skills Review
see below:

For more information on the REMS Certification Requirement

see below:

Hands-On Skills Lab

Gain additional hands-on practice and guidance in IUD placement and removal during this OPTIONAL skills lab.

October 28, 2026

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

40-minute hands-on IUD placement and removal practice (select a session time at registration)
Registration required
Limited to 8 participants per session

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REMS Certification Required

The Implant Training is only open to INACTIVE/NEW Nexplanon Healthcare Providers.

You must enroll in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Certification by 10/8 and complete the online Didactic Training by 10/21 to remain eligible to attend the training. Visit:

For any questions, call

1-833-697-7367.

Hands-On Skills Lab

Gains additional hands-on practice and guidance in IUD placement and removal during this OPTIONAL skills lab.

October 28, 2026

8:00 AM - 10:30 PM

40-minute hands-on IUD placement and removal practice (select a session time at registration)
Registration required
Limited to 8 participants per session

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Nexplanon Skills Review

Already Nexplanon® certified but still have questions?

Attend the OPTIONAL Nexplanon Skills Review for additional guidance and support.

October 28, 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

No registration required
Drop-in
No participant limit

REMS Certification Required

The Implant Training is only open to INACTIVE/NEW Nexplanon Healthcare Providers.

You must enroll in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Certification by 10/8 and complete the online Didactic Training by 10/21 to remain eligible to attend the training. Visit:

For any questions, call

1-833-697-7367.

Training Disclaimer

While this training includes "hands-on" placement techniques using plastic pelvic models and computer simulators, clinicians who need additional practice should utilize an experienced preceptor to proctor IUD placement procedures with patients. The Office of Family Planning (OFP) does not coordinate or cover the cost of preceptor arrangements.

Trainer: Jennifer Karlin, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco, Family & Community Medicine
Project Principal Investigator, National Clinician Consultation Center
Medical Consultant for the CA Family PACT Program, California Prevention Training Center (CAPTC)
Associate Editor, Annals of Family Medicine

Trainer: Jessica Dieseldorff, MSN, WHNP-BC

Senior Program Manager, Clinical Abortion Services, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte

Comprehensive IUD Training: CME Accreditation

8 CME CREDITS AT NO COST: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and California Prevention Training Center. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 8 hours of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894‐1.