How do I recertify my Letter of Competence (LoCs)?

1. At least two credits of relevant CPD over the past five years from one of the following;
   • Attendance at courses/meetings relevant to IUT
   • Evidence: certificate of attendance, programme of meeting and brief reflection on how this will influence your future practice
   • Reading of appropriate current peer reviewed publications e.g. JFPRHC, BMJ
   • Evidence: reference of article, and brief reflection on how this will influence your future practice: 1 CPD credit per article
   • Reading of FSRH CEU guidelines on intrauterine methods and completion of self-assessment questions
   • Reading of CEU guidance: 1 CPD credit
   • Completion of self-assessment questions: 1 CPD credit. This CPD activity may not be counted towards CPD if used to fulfil section ‘Option 2 (b)’ on the below form.
   • Evidence of reading: date read and brief reflection on how this will influence your future practice.
   • Evidence of questions: mark sheet, date completed and brief reflection on how this will influence your future practice.
   • Peer observation: 1 CPD credit for observing a peer perform an insertion and giving feedback afterwards, 1 CPD credit for being observed performing an insertion by a peer and discussing feedback afterwards. The observer/person being observed must hold a current LoC IUT.
   • Evidence: date and name of observer/person being observed and brief outline of what you learned from this, either as an observer or from being observed)
   • Audit of IUT – personal or local
   • Evidence: date, summary of audit, brief description of your role in audit: 1 CPD credit
     
2. Completion of the relevant e-SRH module or Faculty-approved distance learning; 
   • If you are an NHS professional, you must also complete e-SRH module 14 (for LoC SDI) or e-SRH module 15 (for LoC IUT) during the two years before your recertification date.

     To access the e-SRH learning modules, please register with e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH).

     If you are not an NHS professional, you may instead complete Faculty-approved distance learning e.g. the latest CEU IUT/CEU SDI guidance and self-assessment questions.

3. Proof of basic life support and anaphylaxis training; 

4. A log of SDI/IUT insertions;
   • For LoC IUT, this log should show 12 insertions, showing at least two different types of IUT method in conscious women. 
   • For LoC SDI Insertion and Removal (LoC SDI-IR), the log should show 6 procedures including at least one insertion and one removal.
   • For LoC SDI Insertion only (LoC SDI-IO), for individuals who work in an abortion or maternity services, the log will need to show a minimum of 6 insertions.

 You can also find a calendar of CPD courses, meetings and events on this website.

In addition to the criteria above, the below conditions must be met.

The ten year rule

If it is 10 years or more since your qualification was awarded or last recertified, you will need to retake the full training programme for your qualification. This may be via the experienced practitioner route, if appropriate.

Ready to submit your forms ?  Here are quick links to the LoC IUT and LoC SDI forms.