Do I need to be part of a General Training Programme (GTP) to train others? If so how do I find one?

Identifying a General Training Programme

Yes. All CoSRH Registered Trainers (CRTs) provide training within a CoSRH General Training Programme. We recommended that you contact your local General Training Programme Director (GTPD) at an early stage to discuss your interest in becoming a CRT. 

CRTs do not necessarily need to work in the same service or practice as the GTPD. You need a GTPD to support your application and to confirm that they will accept into their GTP. Part of the GTPD’s role is to support and encourage new CRTs; it is the GTPD who ultimately has the responsibility to approve your application. If you do not know who your potential GTPD, you can find a General Training Programme on the CoSRH Find-a-Trainer platform 

If you are not already known to the GTPD it is likely that there will be an additional local interview and assessment process before the GTPD is able to support your application. The CoSRH has produced a suggested template for GTPDs to follow when assessing CRT applications and you can find this on our website.