Hands-On Training in a Digital World: A Novel Simulation-Based Virtual Training Program for Placement and Removal of the Subdermal Contraceptive Implant.

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift from traditional in-person instruction for learning new technical skills to virtual delivery of medical education training. The objectives of this study were to develop and evaluate a virtual simulation-based training program for Canadian health care professionals (HCPs) on the insertion, localization, and removal of the etonogestrel subdermal contraceptive implant.

Methods: A scientific committee of Canadian family planning experts developed a 2-part virtual training program during the COVID-19 pandemic.