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Advanced Certificate in LARC - New Inserters

30 November 2017 (updated: 08 April 2022)
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We are now accepting applications from GPs and GP trainees who receive LARC training from an ICGP LARC tutor. To apply, please complete an online booking form below. 

Please note, you must have met ALL requirements before submitting your application. Applications which do not meet all requirements will be voided and you will not receive a refund.

Register online

To be eligible, you must ensure that your LARC tutor is an ICGP LARC tutor. You can verify that your GP trainer is a LARC tutor by emailing womenshealth@icgp.ie

You must complete a logbook during your training:

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

  1. Be a GP on the specialist register or a 3rd or 4th year GP trainee.
  2. GP trainees must have applied for and received the Certificate in Contraception; GP's must have a minimum of 5 years experience in providing Contraception counseling
  3. Must complete the ICGP LARC course and MCQs at www.icgpeducation.ie 
  4. Ensure that your LARC tutor is on the ICGP database by emailing womenshealth@icgp.ie 
  5. Plan and complete your practical training with your tutor.
  6. Apply online here and complete the relevant application form with payment.
  7. Submit the completed log book(s) within one month of on line application. Logbooks can be downloaded here: (i) IUCD Logbook (PDF, 564KB), (ii) Sub-dermal implants logbook (PDF, 713KB)
  8. You must ensure you have met all requirements before submitting your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being voided.

Contact: Email: womenshealth@icgp.ie 

Fee

The fee is €50 for ICGP members and €200 for non members. This fee is non refundable if you submit your application and have not met all requirements as stated above.