The purpose of emergency contraception is to prevent unplanned pregnancies and decrease the monetary and emotional cost of unintended pregnancies.
Emergency contraception is also appropriate after forced sex such as rape.
Nurses in advanced practice, physicians, and physician assistants have a major role in the implementation of emergency contraception. This interactive course includes a case study, instructor comments, and a posttest. The course is linked to multiple Web sites relevant to the topic and includes a list of references. The posttest may be retaken as required for mastery. This course has been approved for 3 hours of credit.