Abortion Care Essentials

Joint RCOG/BSACP event

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Online

Overview 

This one-day online course provides the knowledge and confidence to manage abortion care safely, ethically and respectfully in everyday practice 

Attendees will learn how to assess eligibility, gain informed consent and provide patient-centred care that reduces stigma and builds trust. The course also covers medical and surgical techniques, post-abortion contraception and management of complications, helping clinicians apply evidence-based approaches with clarity and confidence.  

By deepening understanding of UK law and professional standards, this course supports clinicians to deliver care that is legally robust, ethically sound and aligned with best practice. It is ideal for those looking to strengthen their clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes across all stages of abortion care. 

Key reasons to attend

  • Gain essential clinical knowledge to support patients before, during and after abortion
  • Learn directly from experts in abortion care and medical education 
  • Build confidence in delivering legally, ethically and professionally robust care 
  • Understand the principles of respectful and non-judgemental practice 
  • Strengthen your foundation for ongoing professional development 

Make use of our early bird rates and book by Tuesday 13 January 2026 to make savings on your registration.

On demand accessible learning

Our state-of-the-art virtual events platform allows you to access all lecture based content on-demand, subject to speaker permissions. The recordings will be available five working days after the event and will remain accessible for six months post-event.

This means you can watch from wherever you are in the world and at a time convenient for you. Your on-demand access means no programme clashes, and saves on travel time and extra arrangements.

This is an excellent, bite-sized approach to learning which supports flexible and accessible educational content for doctors globally.

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