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ARISE - Dispensing Medication Abortion in the Community Pharmacy Setting (MAB) ECHO
March 10, 2026 -
 March 10, 2026
Periodic
1:30 PM -
 2:30 PM
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Under the umbrella of the Abortion and Reproductive Health Integrated Support & Education (ARISE) ECHO Program, the Dispensing Medication Abortion in the Community Pharmacy Setting (MAB) ECHO session will provide specialized education and strategies to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, along with physicians, nurses, and community providers, to expand access to and knowledge of medication abortion in New Jersey. The goal of this session is to educate participants about the context for abortion medication provision in New Jersey, including the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists, the current laws and regulations, and how to prescribe and facilitate prescription of mifepristone and misoprostol, including discussion of contraindications and other important considerations. The session will also include general discussion of abortion care for context, including values clarification.  

This is a one-time, 60-minute session that will be repeated periodically.

All pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are encouraged to attend this session, along with advanced practice clinicians (midwives, nurse practitioners and PAs), physicians (especially physician prescribers), nursing, and social work providers involved in obstetrics gynecology, family medicine, and sexual and reproductive health services.

For more information about the ARISE ECHO, please visit our website here.

Series Leaders

You will meet the Series Leaders during the sessions.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this ECHO, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the context of providing medication abortion in New Jersey, including the roles and responsibilities for pharmacists and prescribers and relevant laws and regulations affecting dispensing and prescribing. 
  2. Describe the evidence-based medication abortion regimens and protocols, including mechanism of action, safety protocols, and key counseling considerations.  
  3. Identify appropriate follow-up guidance and when to escalate or refer for urgent evaluation. 
  4. Explain the necessary elements of prescribing medication abortion, including safety, side effects, and contraindications, ensuring providers can deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. 
  5. Demonstrate patient-centered, nonjudgmental options counseling about medication abortion, including use of respectful language and awareness of stigma/bias in patient interactions.

Continuing Education Accreditation

The CE Accreditation for Physician (CME), Nursing (CNE), Pharmacist (CPE), and Pharmacy Tech (ACPE), will be provided upon registration.

  • Continuing Education (CE) certificates will only be issued with the completion of the following surveys:
    • Pre-Series Assessment before your first session of the series
    • Session Feedback Form after each session attended
    • Post-Series Assessment after the series concludes
Additional Information

 

This program is made possible by the New Jersey Reproductive Training and Education Initiative.

Sessions

Dispensing Medication Abortion in the Community Pharmacy Setting
Tuesday • March 10, 2026
1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
Dispensing Medication Abortion in the Community Pharmacy Setting
Tuesday • June 09, 2026
1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM

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Rutgers Project ECHO is administered by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with generous support from NJ Department of Health, NJ Department Human Services, and other funders.