Contraception

As part of an overall review of our education, and to continue our ongoing commitment, the Irish College of GPs has updated contraception education for GPs and GP Trainees. The updated education will address the latest evidence base to ensure that patient care for contraception consultations is based on the most up-to-date clinical guidelines.

The Irish College of GPs has developed a blended approach to the Theory Course in Contraception. GPs and GP Trainees will be able to access two eLearning modules as part of this course, which is accessible at your own convenience.

• Module 1: Contraception Theory contains the core content which GPs and GP Trainees require to safely prescribe contraception
• Module 2: Reproductive Health Theory provides additional information on common presentations in general practice that may arise when prescribing contraception

Course Fees

College Members & GP Trainees – No fees
Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) enrolees - €250

How to apply

College Members & GP Trainees

• Access the course on demand

Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) enrolees

• Register for the course
• Allow circa 24 hours before accessing the course 

For GPs and GP Trainees interested in completing further contraception training, the Certificate in Contraception is available. The application process for this certificate has been updated and is now a fully online process.

You must ensure your Contraception Tutor is on the Irish College of GPs database by contacting us at womenshealth@icgp.ie before completing further contraception training.

Applicants can email us to request information on Tutors in their area.

Please Note:

• Any applications submitted as per the old process will not be accepted.
• Further details, including updated logbook, applicant guide and how-to-video for the application process, are available on the Education Platform

To apply online for the Certificate in Contraception, you must have 

1. Completed the Irish College of GPs Contraception Theory Course online 
2. Completed all sections of the logbook 
3. Paid the application fee online

College Members & GP Trainees – €80
Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) enrolees – €80

Please note

• Any applications submitted as per the old process will not be accepted.
• You must ensure that your Tutor is an Irish College of GPs-registered Contraception Tutor by emailing womenshealth@icgp.ie before completing further training.
  Applicants can email us to request information on Tutors in their area.
• Your signed logbook must be uploaded via the submission portal on Moodle. We don’t accept applications via email or postal.
• Further details, including updated logbook, applicant guide and how-to-video for the application process, are available on the course page.