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Introduction to the Theory of Cytology and Sample

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Introduction to the Theory of Cytology and Sample

16 May - 17 May 2023 2 day course

Event Dates

Important information

You are required to attend all dates in order to complete this training.

Tue, 16 May 2023

Event: 9:15 am - 4:30 pm

In-Person

St. Bernard's Hospital, , Europort Rd, , Gibraltar, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA,

Wed, 17 May 2023

Event: 9:15 am - 4:30 pm

In-Person

St. Bernard's Hospital, , Europort Rd, , Gibraltar, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA,

Suitable For

  • Nurses

About

Event details

You will need to nominate a named Mentor in your practice and they will need to attend Mentor Training

This CPD Certification Service accredited course is for practice nurses who are new to taking cervical samples.  The course consists of a two-day theoretical course, practical training on a manikin, a visit to a pathology laboratory and a colposcopy clinic followed by a period of supervised/indirect supervised practice with the support of a mentor in practice.  In addition, there will be an external assessor that will undertake a final clinical assessment.

In order to achieve competence in cervical sampling, the students must complete all aspects of the course and have their competence in cervical sampling formally assessed. Upon completion, your training log book will be marked and assessed and when 'passed' you will be issued with a certificate of competence which will then enable you to take smears independently.

Course Content:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • HPV
  • Pathology and link to HPV
  • The NHS cervical screening programme
  • The consultation process
  • Visualising the cervix and taking a sample
  • Associated findings when taking a sample
  • Record keeping and documentation
  • Confidentiality, infection control and health and safety
  • Colposcopy
  • Sample screening within the laboratory

About the Trainer

Val McMunn

Val McMunn

Event Contact

Essex EQUIP Ltd EQUIP Vicky Turner 01376318743 [email protected]

Event Partners

CPD Accredited

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