It is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and confidence required to enable delegates to function proficiently and confidently within the national programme.

Course content: 

• Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme 
• Pathology of Cervical Cancer 
• Practicalities of smear-taking
• Colposcopy and Management of the Abnormal Smear
• Laboratory Procedure and Management Guidelines 
• HPV – Triage and Test of Cure