Cervical Sample Taker Initial Training
This online course is open to:
- Registered nurses & registered midwives
- Registered nursing associates
- Physician associates registered on the Physician Associate Managed Voluntary Register (PAMVR)
- Registered healthcare professionals working in integrated sexual health (ISH) clinics
- General Medical Council (GMC) registered medical doctors
Who wish to train to take cervical samples as part of their work.
It is delivered in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme training guidelines and is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing. It is delivered in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme training guidelines and is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing
The theoretical training comprises of on-line modules, Teams meetings, & practical teaching delivered over a one-week period.
Classroom teaching will take one half day and will be held at The Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden SM4 6PX (Free parking)
Following on from this clinical practice & portfolio work, under the supervision of a mentor, will need to be completed with a final external assessment.
The whole training registration pathway can take up to six months to complete and all components are compulsory for staff wishing to take cervical samples
Your employers support is essential to complete this course.
All applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the current guidance for sample-taker training, updated Feb 2020
Booking Information
Book online at London Regional Cytology Training Centre.
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