Course Title: Cervical Cytology New Sample Taker Training

Location:    

Day 1 Theory 30th June 2025

Day 2 Skills session 1st July 2025

Course Length: 9 Months non-accredited certificated course

Cost: £400 per person

Start Date:  30th June 2025 9am – 4pm              

    LIMITED PLACES

Application / Payment via E-Store

Entry Criteria: Registered Nurse, Nursing Associate, Dr, Physicians Associate, or Paramedic working in a clinical area where cervical screening is offered to women within the West Midlands / Hereford /Worcester areas. The delegate will require a suitably qualified cytology mentor to support clinical practice throughout the course. The mentor must complete a registration form and return with a copy of their latest cytology update certificate. They will be invited to a mentor induction meeting to discuss the requirements for the course

Campus Location: Wolverhampton City campus

Course Lead: Senior Lecturer Lisa Clarke [Email Lisa.Clarke@wlv.ac.uk

Once you have applied for this course, you will be contacted by the course lead and sent additional forms to complete the registration process. Please complete the registration form and mentor details form, you will then be expected to set up a learning contract with your employer that signs a declaration of support and return to Lisa.Clarke@wlv.ac.uk. Once registered you will be given access to the Canvas learning platform you will be expected to complete a pre-course workbook that must be passed to receive your attendance certificate following the 2 day training course.

Why choose this course:

The course is designed to follow NHS England (NHSE) updated Education Pathway (2023) for cervical cytology sample takers. The course is designed to meet the continuous professional development of healthcare staff involved in cervical cytology screening. Initial theory – delivered over 12 hours includes a 1-day theory, 3-hour self-directed workbook and a 3-hour practice simulation session taught on campus. There will be Clinical Practice component undertaken whilst working with a practice cytology mentor. You will be required to undertake visits to colposcopy and laboratory to enhance your learning. Your final assessment is undertaken in clinical practice by a cytology assessor, that is nominated by the university.

Course Overview:

Pre theory session: completion of workbook (3 hours) considering Anatomy and Physiology (A/P) of female pelvic organs supported by access to e-learning for health module (self- directed study) and a virtual learning platform, access for registration for the learning platform will be provided by the course lead once registration is complete.

Taught content: 7 hours theory – City Campus Wolverhampton

Practice: 3 hours simulation –  City Campus - skills lab

Course Title: Cervical Cytology New Sample Taker Training

Location:    

Day 1 Theory 13th October 2025

Day 2 Skills session 14th October 2025

Course Length: 9 Months non-accredited certificated course

Cost: £400 per person

Start Date:  13th October 2025 9am – 4pm              

    LIMITED PLACES

Application / Payment via E-Store

Entry Criteria: Registered Nurse, Nursing Associate, Dr, Physicians Associate, or Paramedic working in a clinical area where cervical screening is offered to women within the West Midlands / Hereford /Worcester areas. The delegate will require a suitably qualified cytology mentor to support clinical practice throughout the course. The mentor must complete a registration form and return with a copy of their latest cytology update certificate. They will be invited to a mentor induction meeting to discuss the requirements for the course

Campus Location: Wolverhampton City campus

Course Lead: Senior Lecturer Lisa Clarke [Email Lisa.Clarke@wlv.ac.uk

Once you have applied for this course, you will be contacted by the course lead and sent additional forms to complete the registration process. Please complete the registration form and mentor details form, you will then be expected to set up a learning contract with your employer that signs a declaration of support and return to Lisa.Clarke@wlv.ac.uk. Once registered you will be given access to the Canvas learning platform you will be expected to complete a pre-course workbook that must be passed to receive your attendance certificate following the 2 day training course.

Why choose this course:

The course is designed to follow NHS England (NHSE) updated Education Pathway (2023) for cervical cytology sample takers. The course is designed to meet the continuous professional development of healthcare staff involved in cervical cytology screening. Initial theory – delivered over 12 hours includes a 1-day theory, 3-hour self-directed workbook and a 3-hour practice simulation session taught on campus. There will be Clinical Practice component undertaken whilst working with a practice cytology mentor. You will be required to undertake visits to colposcopy and laboratory to enhance your learning. Your final assessment is undertaken in clinical practice by a cytology assessor, that is nominated by the university.

Course Overview:

Pre theory session: completion of workbook (3 hours) considering Anatomy and Physiology (A/P) of female pelvic organs supported by access to e-learning for health module (self- directed study) and a virtual learning platform, access for registration for the learning platform will be provided by the course lead once registration is complete.

Taught content: 7 hours theory – City Campus Wolverhampton

Practice: 3 hours simulation –  City Campus - skills lab