FertilityCare Practitioner (FCP)

By RRM Academy Reviewed by Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD, Board-Certified OBGYN, MIGS, NFPMC, FCI Updated May 14, 2026

A FertilityCare Practitioner (FCP) is a credentialed educator trained to teach the Creighton Model FertilityCare System to individuals and couples. FCPs are not physicians. Their role is to teach accurate observation of biological cycle markers, support clients in building a standardized chart record, and identify patterns that warrant referral to a medical consultant. The credential is issued through the FertilityCare Centers of America training program.¹

The FCP role is the entry point into NaProTechnology care. A chart built over several cycles is the primary clinical data set the physician needs. Without it, cycle-based diagnostic evaluation cannot proceed. The FCP builds that record. The physician reads it. These are distinct functions, and neither is redundant.²

FCPs support clients pursuing pregnancy, spacing pregnancies, and managing health conditions that respond to cycle observation. In all three contexts, the task is the same: teach accurate mucus cycle observation, support consistent charting, and communicate chart findings to the clinical team. The FCP does not prescribe or diagnose. The NaProTechnology Medical Consultant carries the diagnostic and prescriptive role.

Finding an FCP is typically the first step for couples who want to pursue Creighton Model-based care. The fertility chart the FCP helps build is the foundation of the clinical workup that follows.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult an RRM clinician or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.