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
- See the Course Dates list
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
- Venues vary depending on date, see the Course Dates list and Course Venues list for more information.
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)