Free Medical Abortion Training Course for Providers
Master evidence-based protocols for safe medication abortion care – from clinical fundamentals to self-managed support, with practical guidance you can apply in any setting.
~50 minutes • Free • Created with International Planned Parenthood Federation • FIGO-endorsed certificate
Who This Course Is For
This course supports health-care providers and advocates worldwide who want to provide safe, evidence-based medication abortion care with confidence and compassion.
Health-Care Providers
Doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and community health workers providing direct abortion care or supporting patients through self-managed abortions.
Counselors & Educators
Abortion counselors, reproductive health educators, doulas, and patient advocates offering guidance and support to people seeking abortion care.
Students & Trainees
Medical and nursing students, and trainees in reproductive health, seeking foundational knowledge in medication abortion protocols and patient-centered care.
You don't need a medical degree – the content is presented in clear, accessible language focused on practical application. This course is free and designed for everyone.
What You’ll Learn
Course Details
Format
Video lessons, text summaries, interactive quizzes, downloadable reference materials
Level
Beginner to Intermediate – suitable for all provider types
Length
~50 minutes total (self-paced)
Languages
Available in 13 languages
Course Modules
- Types of abortion
- Principles
This training uses the phrase “women and girls,” while recognizing that not everyone who can become pregnant identifies this way. Throughout this course, the term is intended to include all people who can become pregnant, including transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
Complete all modules, pass knowledge checks, and earn your certificate
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Learner Voices
Hear from health-care providers and advocates using these protocols to support safe abortion care worldwide.
“This course helped me feel confident explaining medical abortion options and what to expect. Highly recommended – it's a very comprehensive course with easily digestible information.”
Midwife, Kenya
“I finally had clear, evidence-based guidance I could trust. The dosing, counseling, and complication sections were especially useful.”
Nurse, India
“It's a great course, with relevant, up-to-date information that's quite useful for clinical practice as a general practitioner.”
Medical Student, Mexico
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