The Learning Exchange
Essential Access Health’s Learning Exchange is a nationally recognized resource for best practices in the delivery of quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care. Our team of experienced trainers and subject matter experts collaborate with partners in diverse settings across the country to support SRH training and health workforce development needs.
In 2024, our learning portal for sexual and reproductive health professionals grew to over 11,600 learner/user accounts from all US states and over 22 countries.
Explore our new and updated courses, signature trainings, on-demand offerings, and opportunities to earn CEs through our user-friendly Learning Portal.
Featured Trainings + Resources
The Fundamentals of Family Planning (FFP) manual covers best practices for providing evidence-based, patient-centered, high-quality contraceptive education and counseling services. 
Every family planning and Title X clinic should have one!
Now available in English and Spanish.
Learn More + Order yours today!
Family Planning Health Worker Certification training supports the delivery of patient-centered family planning services across the U.S. This signature training includes CE credits and is available through two virtual options:
- Interactive Family Planning Health Worker (FPHW) Certification training includes online modules and instructor-led Zooms. See FPHW Training Dates
- On-Demand Family Planning Health Worker (FPHW) Certification includes online modules and quizzes. Learn More + Register Now
- Which version should I take? Read this FPHW comparison guide.
Pregnancy Options Counseling Certification is essential for anyone who counsels or educates others about pregnancy outcome options. Participants learn how to provide effective client-centered options counseling informed by medically accurate information about pregnancy, parenting, abortion and adoption. Two virtual options (w/ CE credits) are available:
- Interactive Pregnancy Options Counseling Certification training includes online training modules and instructor-led Zooms. See Preg Options Training Dates
- On-Demand Pregnancy Options Counseling Certification consists of four sections which can be completed in any order and at your own pace. Registration includes online modules and quizzes. Learn More + Register Now
- Which version should I take? Read this Preg Options comparison guide.
Introduction to Sexual and Reproductive Health, available in English and Spanish, is ideal preparation for clinic and community health educators, case managers, and outreach workers who are new to reproductive health. Versions with CE credits available. Learn More + Register Now
See SRH Trainings/Courses by Topic Tags
- #Contraception
- #Sexually Transmitted Infections
- #Courses in Spanish
- #LGBTQ+
- #Adolescent SRH Services
- #Patient Safety/Confidentiality
- #Pregnancy Options
- #Recommended Courses for Health Clinic Admin Staff
- #Recommended Courses for Providing Sexuality Education
- #Title X Required Topic Course
LIVE Subject Matter Expert (SME) Webinars
Essential Access hosts regular LIVE Webinars to cover new and updated SRH best practices and information. Check out our Calendar of Events for our upcoming FREE topical webinars.
Training Offerings to Fit Your Needs
Learning Exchange trainings and courses are designed to accommodate a wide range of health care professionals and schedules. Available in English or Spanish.
- Customized Learning: We offer trainings tailored to meet the diverse needs of regional and state health departments, health care organizations, and other community-based partners. Contact us to inquire about a custom training, webinar or online course.
- Private Group Learning: If you want a private training for your staff on one of our signature trainings or want discounted pricing on a package/bundle of existing courses, please email us with your request.
- Technical Assistance (TA): If you have operational, administrative or clinical questions about how to prepare your site and staff to provide new SRH services, we also offer targeted program support in the form of TA office hours or staff trainings. Let us know if you have specific Technical Assistance/Program Support needs.
Continuing Education
Essential Access is a certified provider of continuing education credits for physicians (CME), nurses, health educators (CHES), and public health professionals (CPH).
We are Here to Help
We value your ongoing partnership and everything you do for the patients and communities you serve. Questions? Email us or call the Learning Exchange at 213.386.5614, x4580.
Ofrecemos capacitaciones, asistencia técnica y recursos en español. Contáctenos: learningexchange@essentialaccess.org or 213.386.5614, x4580.
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