Online Birth Control Education Class

Welcome

For your convenience, we have created the Online Birth Control Education class that is informative and will help you decide which birth control method is best for you. This class will teach you how to properly use your selected birth control method. Please read the instructions on this page and the online class content thoroughly. Review the steps listed below that explain how to get your birth control at Fronske.

Program Description

This class will take you about 1 hour to complete. The class consists of an introduction to contraceptives and eleven short lessons covering the topics of what to expect at your physical exam, hormonal contraceptive methods, non-hormonal methods, IUDs, and fertility and sterilization methods.

Steps to Get Your Contraceptive

There are six steps to complete before getting your birth control at Fronske.

• Step 1: Decide which birth control is best for you

Please answer the following question:

Do you already know which birth control you want to use?

Yes  No  Not Sure

If  you answered No or Not Sure above, go to Step 2: Choosing a Birth Control Method.

If you answered Yes above, go to Step 3:  The Online Birth Control Education Class.

• Step 2: Go to Choosing a Birth Control Method
  
  To help you choose the right birth control, please complete the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals' Choosing a Birth Control Method guide. This guide will take about 10 minutes to complete.
   
• Step 3: Attend the Online Birth Control Class

Go to the Online Birth Control Education Class and read the Introduction and those sections that apply to your contraceptive education needs. It is important that you fully understand how the contraceptive of your choice is properly used, side-effects, and contraindications for use. After finishing your self-study, go to the next step.

• Step 4: Read and Sign the Informed Consent Form

After completing the Online Birth Control Education Class, click on the Informed Consent form to open it up. This document describes the benefits and risks associated with hormonal birth control methods. Do the following:

• Read the consent form thoroughly
• Print two copies of the consent form
• Sign and date both copies of the consent form
• Keep one copy for your records
• Bring the other copy of the consent form to the health center on the day of your appointment, and
• Give the consent form to the Patient Services staff to be included in your medical records

• Step 5: Make Your Appointment

Make an appointment for your visit with Fronske's health care provider for  birth control. Call the appointment line at 928-523-8995. Tell the Patient Services staff that you have completed the Online Birth Control Class, that you want an appointment because you will be requesting birth control. Also, if you need an annual exam, please inform the Patient Services staff when you make your appointment for the birth control.

• Step 6: Go to the Fronske Health Center

On the day of  your appointment, bring your signed Informed Consent form. Write down any questions you want answered concerning your appointment, exam, or contraceptive. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam to sign in at the front desk in the Fronske lobby and complete a health history questionnaire. A Patient Services staff person will direct you to the appointment location within the health center. If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please contact Patient Services 24 hours before your appointment time to avoid being charged a late fee.

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Last Updated: September 5, 2008