Contraception and LARC Tutor

Contraception Tutors provide training in contraception for candidates who wish to apply for the Certificate in Contraception. The Contraception Tutor must assess the candidate and sign the relevant logbook certifying that the candidate has completed the necessary training. 

GP Trainees who wish to complete the practical component of the Certificate of Contraception during their GP Registrar years can do so in their training practice by completing a logbook under the supervision of a contraception tutor. We encourage GP Trainers or doctors working in training practices to become Contraception tutors.

First-time Contraception Tutor applicants

In order to become a Contraception Tutor, you must:

1. Hold the Certificate in Contraception OR have a minimum of five years' experience post GP Training providing contraception care, and
2. Register and complete the Contraception Tutor course, which is available to Irish College of GP Members. Once registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation with a link to start the on-demand course. 

Existing contraception tutors 

1. Must complete the on-demand Contraception Tutor Course to renew your tutor status on the Irish College of GPs database. 

Kindly contact womenshealth@icgp.ie to confirm with us if your Contraception Tutor status is active in the Irish College of GPs database. 

In order to remain as a Registered Contraception or LARC Tutor, it is necessary to complete a Contraception Tutor or LARC Tutor course once every 5 years. Please encourage your trainees/candidates to verify your tutor status by emailing womenshealth@icgp.ie.

Tutor directory

The college maintains a directory of Contraception and LARC Tutors. This directory is opt-in for registered Tutors to improve accessibility for applicants to Tutors. 

When applying for the Tutor course, you can choose to opt in for this directory. Please note that inclusion in the directory is not mandatory. If you do not wish to be included in the directory, your status as a Contraception/LARC Tutor will remain valid on the Tutor Register.