4 Medication Abortion
Complete the corresponding TEACH[1] chapter and TEACH CME Post Test at the end of the chapter to self-evaluate your learning. Then, review the supplementary content including readings, videos, and resources provided.
NOTE: As of Fall 2025, Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are not currently available for completing the TEACH Abortion Training Curriculum through the University of California Office of Continuing Medical Education. RADIANT Staff will notify Fellows once CME can be claimed.
required Supplementary Resources
- Medication Abortion Checklist. (2023, March). RHEDI. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://rhedi.org/medication-abortion-checklist/
- Medication Abortion Up to 70 Days of Gestation: ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 225. (2020). Obstetrics & Gynecology, 136(4), e31–e47. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000004082
- Updated Mifepristone REMS Requirements: ACOG Practice Advisory. (reaffirmed 2024, October). ACOG. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2023/01/updated-mifepristone-rems-requirements
- Raymond, E. G., Mark, A., Grossman, D., Beasley, A., Brandi, K., Castle, J., Creinin, M. D., Gerdts, C., Gil, L., Grant, M., Lockley, A., Perritt, J., Shochet, T., Truan, D., & Upadhyay, U. D. (2023). Medication Abortion with Misoprostol-Only: A Sample Protocol. Contraception, 109998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2023.109998
- Fiastro, A., & Godfrey, E. (2023, July 25). Insights: Telehealth Provision of Medication Abortion: Facilitating Access Across Geographies. Reproductive Health Access Project. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://www.reproductiveaccess.org/resource/telehealth-provision-of-medication-abortion-facilitating-access-across-geographies/
- Video Playlist: Medication Abortion Care Training Videos: Clinical Demonstrations of In-Clinic and Virtual Visits (Initial and Follow-Up)
- Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland-Baltimore. (2025, April 29). Medication Abortion Initial Clinic Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgopvZ8HYKM - Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland-Baltimore. (2025, April 29). Medication Abortion Follow-Up Clinic Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPKH1N8cg4c - Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland-Baltimore. (2025, April 29). Virtual Medication Abortion Initial Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9rWwOyAStA - Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland-Baltimore. (2025, April 29). Virtual Medication Abortion Follow-up Visit: A Demo
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQOBGUb8HX4
- Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland-Baltimore. (2025, April 29). Medication Abortion Initial Clinic Visit: A Demo
Additional Suggested Resources
- Information for Patients: Medication Abortion. (2023, April). RHEDI. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://rhedi.org/information-for-patients-after-medication-abortion/
- Medication Abortion Protocol. (2023, April). RHEDI. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://rhedi.org/medication-abortion-protocol/
- Frequently asked questions about mifepristone dispensing at CVS Pharmacy. (2024, March 12). CVS Health. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://www.cvshealth.com/news/pharmacy/mifepristone-dispensing-at-cvs-pharmacy-faq.html
NB: Legal and regulatory restrictions on mifepristone will continue to evolve. It is important to remain knowledgeable of changing restrictions within your practice state. The following list contains legal resources to help you stay up-to-date.
- Goodman S, Flaxman G, and the TEACH Trainers Collaborative Working Group. (2025). TEACH Early Abortion Training Workbook, Eighth Edition. UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. https://pressbooks.pub/workbook/ ↵
