What qualifications do I need to be an FRT?

We are pleased that you are interested in submitting an FRT application. We are keen to receive applications from doctors and nurses interested in delivering training for the FSRH Diploma and Letters of Competence. 

Becoming a FSRH Registered Trainer (FRT) is an excellent way to maintain and develop your educational and SRH skills and knowledge. FRTs are central to the delivery of the Diploma and Letters of Competence, ensuring the provision of safe and effective sexual and reproductive health care in community, primary and secondary care settings. 

Trainers directly deliver teaching and assessments to ensure that those undertaking the qualifications are achieving the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to become safe and competent practitioners. FRTs must have the skills to provide one-to-one clinical teaching, carry out teaching in small groups, set learning objectives and carry out both formative and summative assessments in the context of the relevant syllabus and curriculum. 

Eligibility Requirements 

Those who wish to apply for FSRH Registered Trainer (FRT) status are required to meet the following entry requirements: 

• Current GMC/NMC registration with licence to practise. 
• Current DFSRH, MFSRH or FFSRH with your membership subscription current, and recertified/up to date with all CPD). 
• At least 12 months’ current experience providing sexual and reproductive health care. 
• At least 12 months’ current experience of intrauterine contraception and/or sub-dermal implant provision if wishing to teach Letters of Competence (LoCs).

You must hold relevant qualification or accreditation in medical education. We accept any of the following:

• Current listing on the GMC register as a “trainer recognised by the GMC (named educational or clinical supervisors)” 
• Current listing on the GMC register as “Approved by the GMC as a GP trainer” 
• Successful completion of the Postgraduate course in Medical Education for Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (University of Keele or Worcester) within the last 5 years.
•  Successful completion of a university accredited postgraduate course in medical/ clinical/ healthcare teaching or education and been awarded a minimum of 15 credits at Level 6 or 7 within the last 5 years. 
• Successful completion of Academy of Medical Educators (AoME) accredited courses (within the last 5 years). We do not accept all AoME accredited courses and therefore may request additional information to support your application. 
• Current Member or Fellow of the AoME. (Associate and Student membership not applicable.) 
• Successful completion of an Advance Higher Education (Advance HE) (formerly known as the Higher Education Academy (HEA)) accredited course (within the last 5 years). We may request additional information to support your application. 
• Current Fellow, Senior Fellow or Principal Fellow of the Advance HE. 

Please note that where the qualification was achieved more than 5 years ago, we will require additional evidence that you have maintained your competence. 

We also ask our FRT's to be knowledgeable about the syllabus, regulations, e-portfolio and other documentation related to FSRH qualifications. To be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the following documents which you will find on our website.

• Duties and tasks of a General Training Programme Director 
• Training requirements for the FSRH Diploma 
• Guidelines for primary trainer for clinical experience and assessment 
• Guidelines for assessors for clinical experience and assessment 
• LoC IUT application and requirements 
• LoC SDI application and requirements 
• FRT recertification requirements Managing Trainees in Difficulty

Finally we need you to have have read the 6 principles of care as outlined in the Guidance for those undertaking or recertifying FSRH qualifications whose personal beliefs conflict with the provision of abortion or any method of contraception and agree to abide by them in practice.

To apply please complete the application form and submit any requested evidence.