What is the typical course like? How is it taught?
The preferred method for teaching NFP is class instruction with private consultation. For the sympto-thermal methods, the course consists of three two-hour classes approximately one month apart. The medical methods, Marquette and Creighton, consist of one introductory class of 90 minutes with a series of private follow ups. Whatever format is utilized, instruction may consist of a presentation, learning activities, and personalized follow-up with chart review. Simply reading a book, or even attending a class without personal attention, is not adequate. When there is difficulty finding a class, whether because of schedule conflicts or distance, home study options are available, although taking the class is always the first preference. Couple to Couple League has a newly revised home study kit, and Northwest Family Services has an online course.
