The content and sequence of the introductory and follow-up instructional sessions that constitute the formal CrMS education series are outlined, covering observation technique, recording conventions, and the practitioner-client interaction model. Consistent delivery of these core instructions establishes the behavioral competence required for both family planning use and the medical monitoring applications that NaProTECHNOLOGY depends upon.
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Hilgers, T. W. (2004). Chapter 9: Basic CrMS Instructions. The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY, 175-184.
Hilgers TW. Chapter 9: Basic CrMS Instructions. The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY. 2004:175-184.
Hilgers, T. W. "Chapter 9: Basic CrMS Instructions." The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTECHNOLOGY, 2004, pp. 175-184.
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