Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

(DFSRH - formerly DFFP)

How to Apply / Format / Theory Course / Practical Training

This is a very useful course for General Practice. It is not an exam and it is not a requirement for being allowed to give contraceptive advice as a GP. Further training is required to fit coils and contraceptive implants.

 

How to Apply

Application Form and Syllabus:

Address:

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
27 Sussex Place
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RG

Procedure:

1) Part A - Basic Gynae Examination (signature required from Gynae or GU Consultant to prove competence before undertaking practical training)

2) Part B - Theoretical training - they will give you a logbook for the practical training on the theory course.

3) Part C - Practical Training

4) Send completed log book and fee to FSRH

5) Requires yearly Subscriptions and 5yearly recertification

Website:

Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

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Diploma Format

For the diploma you need to have attended a theoretical course and performed approx 8 practical sessions.

Note:

  • There is an initial subscription fee and then an annual subscription fee.
  • Recertification is required every 5 years
  • Coil fitting requires a separate certificate of competence.

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Courses

 

The Theoretical Course

The Margaret Pyke DFFP Theory course is a favourite with the scheme, but plan early - the courses book up very quickly.

 

Review of Margaret Pyke Theory course 2005

A three day non residential course held at the cannonbury academy in Islington. It is hard to find fault in this course which had a good mix of lectures and small group sessions. The location was easy to get to, catering was excellent and the surroundings were fantastic with plenty of rooms set aside for small group work.

 

  • Guy's Hospital, London
    Grace Gray 020 7771 3322

 

  • Northwick Park Hospital
    Contact: Valerie van Leeuwerden 020 8869 3127
    valerie.vanleeuwerden@nwlh.nhs.uk

Review of Northwick Park Theory course 2005:

Well organised day, albeit a considerable number of lectures and information to process. However, some respite in the form of plenty of small group sessions. Large handout provided plus another handout for recent updates. Food/coffee fair-good. Conclusion: 4/5

Current updates on other available courses can be found on the Faculty website http://www.fsrh.org which publishes an annual course list.

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Practical Training

 

You must attend approx 8 Family Planning clinics - How many you will actually need will depend on your previous experience and should cover family planning, GUM and young people's services. You need to have done the theoretical course before you can attend the practical sessions

Many of the practical training centres have very long waiting list and will only accept applications to the waiting list after completion of the theoretical component.

A list of contact can be found on the FSRH website and includes;

  • Barnet PCT
    Contact: Mrs Lyn Whistler
    Phone: 0208 447 3564
  • City & Hackney TPCT
    Contact: Dr May Erskine
    Phone: 0207 683 4327 /
    • email: may.erskine chpct.nhs.uk
  • North West London Hospitals NHS Trust
    Contact: Ms Suzanne Brand
    Phone: 020 8863 7004 / email: suzannebrand btconnect.com
  • Enfield PCT
    Contact: Brenda Edwards
    Phone: 0208 362 7646 / email: brenda.edwards enfield.nhs.uk


You will be given a logbook on the theory courses to complete while undertaking the practical training.

 

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