Course Title: Cervical Cytology New Sample Taker Training

Location:  City Campus   

Day 1 Theory Monday 14^th October 2024 -   9am -4pm

Day 2 Skills session Tuesday 15^th October 2024 – City Campus skills lab MC301 10am -12.30pm      

Course Length: 9 Months non-accredited certificated course

Cost:  £400 per delegate: Payment on application

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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.

Campus Location: Wolverhampton City campus

Course Lead: Senior Lecturer Lisa Clarke [Email [email protected]]

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. Final cytology sample taker 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 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