Toolkit Contents

The Abortion Clinic Toolkit currently consists of three sections, with several videos/modules within each section. You can complete it at your own pace. Viewing the content from start to finish takes about 1.5 hours. You can download this list of contents to keep track of your progress.

Section 1: Abortion Complications

Abortion Safety
– Putting things in context; a 3-minute video
Download this video summary

Hemorrhage – Part 1
– Review the basics of post-abortion hemorrhage; an 18-minute module. This video is hosted within the NAF Online Learning portal. Clicking the link above will direct you to the NAF Online Learning login page. – You need to have a NAF login to access this page. We can help you get access to this module – visit the Start Here section to learn how.

Hemorrhage – Part 2
– Review advanced management techniques; a 25-minute video
– The three animations in the above video can also be viewed separately: Foley Balloon, Cervical Laceration, and Cannula
Download the video script
Download the PDF for Uterotonic Doses

Perforation
– Review risk factors, signs/symptoms, and management; a 10-minute module. This video is hosted within the NAF Online Learning portal. Clicking the link above will direct you to the NAF Online Learning login page. You need to have a NAF login to access this page. We can help you get access to this module – visit the Start Here section to learn how.

Infection
– Review prevention and management strategies; a 12-minute module. This video is hosted within the NAF Online Learning portal. Clicking the link above will direct you to the NAF Online Learning login page. You need to have a NAF login to access this page. We can help you get access to this module – visit the Start Here section to learn how.
Download an FAQ about managing infection in abortion care and managing post-abortion hemorrhage.



Section 2: Approaches to Difficult Scenarios

Existing resources offering guidance for how to manage difficult scenarios
– Learn where to find the answers to tough clinical problems; a 5-minute video
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Transfer and Simulation
– Learn best practices for transferring a patient and running simulation exercises; a 5-minute video
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One example of a difficult situation: the ambivalent patient
– Learn from abortion counseling expert Alissa Perrucci; a 10-minute video



Section 3: An Orientation Checklist for New Providers – What to Be Sure to Ask About and Understand Starting Day One

Download this document, modify it, and use it:
Word Version
PDF Version

How to get the best orientation possible
– Review of what the checklist contains and how to use it; a 5-minute video<
Download the video script

Also check out the resources section of the toolkit.