Cervical Cytology Screening – Theory and Practice

This module is not scheduled to run in 2013/4.

Expressions of interest in the module are welcome for 2014/5; please email healthadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk

Why study with us?

This module has been designed to provide opportunities for nurses and midwives working in General Practice or clinically related areas to advance their theoretical knowledge and practical competence in the safe, systematic and effective delivery of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice. Modules

HPHS7002 Cervical Cytology Screening – Theory and Practice (20 credits at level 7)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of the female pelvic organs, including their cellular structure and abnormalities that can develop
• Critically appraise the NHS Cervical Screening Programme applied to the local context, whilst recognising the professional, legal and ethical issues involved in the practices of cervical cytology
• Demonstrate, adapt and critically review the individual’s record of all cervical sampling results in a systematic way and critically compare them with national standards including discussion of the meaning in a variety of contexts of cervical sampling results
• Demonstrate and critically discuss relevant evidence-based information regarding local referral pathways ensuring this information is provided sensitively and accurately to clients

Indicative core bibliography

Andrews, G (2005) Women’s sexual health 3rd ed. London, Elsevier

Austoker, J. (2000) Cervical smear results explained: A guide for Primary Care. London, NHSCSP and Cancer Research Campaign

Bosch, F, Iftner, T. (2005) The Aetiology of cervical cancer. London, NHS Cancer screening programmes. NHSCSP Publication 22.

NHSCSP (2000) Consent to cervical screening. Sheffield, NHSCSP

French, K (2009) Sexual Health: Essential Skills for Nurses London J. Wiley-Blackwell

Lynch, J (2010) Consent to Treatment Oxford Radcliffe Publishing

www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk

www.rcn.org.uk

www.skillsforhealth.org.uk

Course summary Anatomy and Physiology of Female Reproductive System; Introduction to Cervical Cytology; The NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP); Role of the Cervical Screening Advisors; Practical aspects of taking cervical specimens for screening; Building a therapeutic relationship; Sexual health history taking; Liquid Based Cytology; Informed consent; Local and National guidelines; Cytology and management of abnormal specimen results; Sexually transmitted infections; Colposcopy; Audit.