LARC

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

• View further details including updated logbook and applicant guide.

You must ensure that your Tutor is an Irish College of GPs-registered LARC Tutor by Contacting Us before completing further LARC training.

Please note:

• If you have an Advanced Certificate in LARC logbook or application underway as per the previous process, please Contact Us
• We cannot accept postal applications for certificates. Please Contact Us for further information 

Tutor Directory

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

Applicants can Contact Us to request information on Tutors in their area.

When applying for the Tutor course you can choose to opt-in for this directory. Please note, inclusion on 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.

Established tutors 

In order to remain as a Registered Tutor on the directory, it is necessary to complete a Contraception/LARC Tutor course at least once every five years.

Become a LARC Tutor

The Irish College of GPs Advanced Certificate in LARC is awarded to GPs and GP Trainees who receive training in LARC techniques from a recognised Irish College of GPs LARC tutor. View more information on the ICGP Advanced Certificate in LARC.

GP Trainers and GPs working in training practices and family planning clinics can become a recognised Irish College of GPs LARC tutor by attending an Irish College of GPs LARC Tutor course.

To become a LARC Tutor or to renew your status as LARC Tutor you must:

1. complete the Contraception Tutor course
2. hold an ICGP Advanced Certificate in LARC
3. complete the LARC Tutor Course
4. currently provide LARC insertions/removals in practice.

Register for the LARC Tutor course, which is available to Irish College of GPs Members and Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) enrollees. 

On-going education

LARC Tutors are expected to attend ongoing education to update their knowledge. Further information will be provided here in the coming weeks.