Aim
To provide knowledge on the theoretical content and practical assessment of cervical cytology screening.
Objectives
Please note, it is the attendee’s responsibility to secure a Clinical Supervisor to oversee the completion of their Cervical Screening Logbook (provided as part of the course materials) and their Clinical Assessment. In order to do so, delegates must also organise their own access to a Cytology Laboratory.
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Delegates must complete the application forms linked above, and return to info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com to book.
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
– The collection of accurate cervical samples across the established age range
– The preparation of adequate Liquid Based Cytology samples and dispatching them safely to the designated laboratory for analysis
– Skills required to undertake examination procedures and relevant specimen/sample collection required of role, while observing health and safety and infection control procedures
– How to identify common vaginal, vulval and cervical conditions
– How to identify and evaluate situations where specialist evaluation and advice may be required
– How to interpret and convey clear and accurate results and findings to the woman and consult and refer as appropriate. Seek clarification in understanding the findings where needed e.g. laboratory, relevant colleague
– An understanding of the current management and treatment options for women with abnormal cervical sample results
– The interpretation of specimen results including sexually transmitted infections and colposcopy
Delegates must complete the application forms linked above, and return to info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com to book.
In order to attend this short course, applicants must:
Applicants must name a supervisor for clinical practice who is trained in cervical cytology (either as a part of their professional training or from a recognised training programme) and should be a current cervical sampler (smear taker), having undertaken an update in the last three years (as per the recommendations within the Northern Ireland Standards for Nurse and Midwife Education Providers: Cervical Screening Sample Taking Final Version 02 December 2016).
In order for sufficient practice to be obtained, attendees of the course must check with their supervisor/practice manager that there is an adequate volume of patients requiring a smear within six months from the course start date. This will enable the appropriate experience, and therefore certification, to be gained within the recommended time frame.
Delegates must complete the application forms linked above, and return to info@kingsbridgetrainingacademy.com to book.
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£470.00 (including VAT)
9:00am – 5:00pm
Duration
2 days
Location
Kingsbridge Training Academy
10 Falcon Way, Boucher Road,
Belfast, BT12 6SQ
12 CPD Hours
