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Contraception Education for GPs

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.

Contraception Theory Course

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

Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) enrolees

Certificate in Contraception

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

Please note - Your signed logbook must be uploaded via the submission portal on Moodle. We don’t accept applications via email or postal.

FAQs

    • Contraception theory course
    • Reproductive Health Theory course
    • Practical training and completion of the Contraception logbook

  • This course is open to GP members and GP Trainees for free. PCS Enrolees at a fee of 250

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

  • Members and GP trainees - Course access
    Non-members - Registration link

  • The application fee is €80

  • A minimum of 6 entries need to be made in the logbook dated in chronological order, with 2 consecutive entries marked as Ready for Independent Practice.

  • Any applications submitted as per the old process will not be accepted.

  • No, only Irish College of GPs Contraception Theory course is accepted.

  • The logbook can be signed off only by an Irish College of GPs active Contraception Tutor.

  • The Contraception theory course is eligible for 1.5 Accredited CE Credits and 0.5 day GMS leave. The Certificate in Contraception is not eligible for any credits.


    For more information on how to log these credits, please see the PCS ePortfolio or email CPDRecognition@ICGP.IE.