This course will provide the skills necessary for competent and effective cervical screening. Analysis of the national screening programme, cervical screening techniques, the detection of abnormalities and epidemiological studies will be analysed to evaluate current local and national practice. An evidence-informed, women-centred approach to practice will be promoted to improve the quality and experience of service provision in this area.

Content

• Introduction to cervical screening course and requirements, overview of NHS Cervical Screening Programme, Practical session in cervical sample taking, Cleaning & Sterilisation of equipment
• The Laboratory view of Cervical Screening
• Cervical screening Call & Recall
• Epidemiological issues
• Chlamydia Screening, Update on Sexually Transmitted infections
• Audit & Standard setting
• Principles & Practice of Health Promotion
• Result Giving & Accountability
• Cervical Screening in women with physical/learning disabilities
• Colposcopy
• Legal, Ethical & Professional issues
• Post course review and audit of cervical screening in practice

Assessment

After undertaking a minimum of five cervical samples under the supervision of the Instructing Nurse in practice, the course participant must undertake a minimum of 20 cytologically adequate samples and maintain a record of each one.

On completion of the course, all documents and records are submitted for marking and moderation. Students must submit a skills inventory in practice and a guided learning pack, of no more than 1500 words.

Chelmsford

18 Sep 2013
2, 16 Oct
6 Nov

Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change.

For more information please contact:

Aine Kothari
Tel 0845 196 4698
Email aine.kothari@anglia.ac.uk

For an application form contact:

Hannah Pollard
Tel 0845 196 4610
Email hannah.pollard@anglia.ac.uk