Curated Resources for Counseling and Reproductive Health Education
Innovating Education in Reproductive Health is a program within the UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health and is a part of UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. This project provides curated resources focusing on counseling and innovating education in reproductive health for clinical and educational purposes.
Comprehensive Patient Counseling
This resource explains different birth control methods for people across the gender spectrum, with a focus on the effects of different forms of birth control on those taking gender-affirming hormones such as testosterone. It addresses critical topics including:
- Abortion Access and Abortion Training
- Contraception and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (IUDs)
- Medication Abortion, Dilation and Evacuation, and First-trimester Abortion
- Early Pregnancy Loss
- Health Equity and LGBTQ+ essentials
- Professional Responsibility and Ethical Challenges
Educational Resources and Clinical Tools
The program offers various materials designed to improve professional practice through simulations and interactive tools. The following table highlights key educational resources available within the curriculum:
| Resource Name | Primary Focus |
|---|---|
| ARSHEP Facilitation Guide for Standardized Patient Videos | Clinical simulations and standardized patient education. |
| Delivering HIV Positive Test Results – Transgender Woman | Specialized patient communication and LGBTQ health. |
| RHEDI Patient-Centered Pregnancy Options Counseling Case Video | Options counseling and pregnancy care. |
| RHEDI Early Abortion Options Interactive Comparison Chart | First-trimester abortion methods comparison. |
| OSCE: Non-Directive Pregnancy Options Counseling | Ethical challenges and clinical assessment. |
These resources encompass Global Perspectives, Fertility Awareness Based Methods, and Unsafe Abortion prevention. The curriculum is designed to support Organizations, Education, and International clinical training through curated content and CE credit courses.