Cervical Screening Update for the Smear-taker - Kingsbridge Training Academy

Aims & Objectives

Aim

To refresh and update knowledge of the role of the sample taker in cervical cytology, and to help improve individual performance.

Objectives

Outline the principles of screening, and identify who is screened.
Discuss the importance of quality assurance within cancer screening.
Outline the anatomy of the cervix and the techniques for taking a good smear test.
Identify the limitations of screening.
Outline how to communicate with the patient throughout the consultation.
Discuss HPV testing and screening.
Discuss colposcopy and the management of the abnormal smear.

Please note: Current cervical sampler’s (smear taker’s) should undertake update education every 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.

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course delegates should be able to:

Discuss the principles of screening, and identify who is screened.
Discuss the importance of quality assurance within cancer screening.
identify the anatomy of the cervix and the techniques for taking a good smear test.
Identify the limitations of screening.
Discuss how to communicate with the patient throughout the consultation.
Discuss HPV testing and screening.
Discuss colposcopy and the management of the abnormal smear.

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Cost

£102.00

Time

9am – 1pm

Location

Kingsbridge Training Academy
10 Falcon Way, Boucher Road,
Belfast, BT12 6SQ

Accredited by

4 CPD Hours