Update Course for Cervical Screening Sample Takers

For registered (GMC/ NMC) Doctors, Nurses and Midwives

This half day course fulfils the three yearly update requirements of the

PHE NHS Cervical Screening Programme, Guidance for the training of cervical screening sample takers, Nov 2016

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-cervical-sample-taker-training

BE PREPARED FOR SAMPLE TAKER REGISTRATION AND CQC VISITS

PHE NHS Cervical Screening Programme, Guidance for the training of cervical screening sample takers, Nov 2016 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-cervical-sample-taker-training) advises sample takers should undertake a minimum of one half day’s update training every three years, which must cover:

  • Current developments in the NHS cervical screening programme, both nationally and locally
  • Recent literature relevant to sample taking, sampling devices, Human Papilloma virus (HPV) and individual’s needs
  • Changes to screening policies and procedures
  • Identification of personal learning needs
  • A qualitative assessment of 20 recent consecutive samples produced by the sample taker, looking at reflective practice, ideally transformation zone sampling and positive pick up rates
  • Learning from incidents in the programme

Course Dates

Course Timing

  • Update course are half-day (morning or afternoon start depending on date)

Course Fee

  • £76.00

Course Booking

  • Download the Booking Form (PDF) to book onto this course. Please contact us if you have any questions related to your booking.

Course Venue

Further Details

This course is for registered (GMC/ NMC) Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Physician Associates and Registered Nursing Associates registered with the PA-MVR (Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register)