Family Planning
Requirements:
- Attendance at a theoretical course such as the Basic Theoretical
Course for the Diploma in Family Planning/update, of at least two days (=
14 hours).
- Attendance at no fewer than eight practical sessions in family
planning, conducted in family planning clinics and /or his or her own or
another training practice’s family planning clinics.
Intrauterine Devices
Additional training is required for intrauterine devices and other
invasive techniques i.e. implants, which are not core training. Training
requires a minimum of two practical sessions, with a minimum of ten
supervised satisfactory insertions of at least two currently available
devices. Five of the insertions should be supervised by an Instructing
Doctor, in general practice or clinic: the final session should be
supervised by an Instructing Doctor. Details should be recorded in the
relevant section of the
Minor
Surgery Log Book.
DFFP and LoC IUT
The Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care has published
training requirements for doctors wishing to obtain the Diploma (DFFP) and
Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT). GP registrars
wishing to take the Diploma and/or LoC IUT should ensure that all
practical training complies with the Faculty Guidelines. A copy of the
Logbook of Clinical Experience for the DFFP can be obtained from the
relevant faculty.
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