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 practitioners in various clinical settings to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical competence within 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

HPHS6004 Cervical Cytology Screening: Theory and Practice (20 credits at level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of HPHS6004, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female pelvic organs including cellular functioning and cervical pathology.
• Critically appraise the NHS cervical screening programme with reference to the local context and service provision, and recognise the professional, legal and ethical issues in practice.
• Systematically record, collate, analyse and interpret results and make meaningful comparisons with national standards.
• Critically discuss relevant evidence based information and interpret the information sensitively and accurately to clients.

To complete the practice component of the module, you will undertake HPHS9004 Qualificatory Practice Unit for Cervical Screening and Practice.

On successful completion, you will have:

• Successfully complete cervical screening practice in relevant settings, supervised and assessed by a qualified mentor.
• Successfully identify your learning needs in practice and devised an action plan to meet them.
• Reflect on progress in practice
• Successfully achieve the competencies required by the NHSCSP.

Indicative core bibliography

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

Dunleavy, R. (2008) cervical cancer: A guide for nurses. Blackwell.

French, K. (2009) Sexual Health; Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses. Wiley Blackwell, Oxford.

Lynch, J. (2010) Consent to treatment. Oxford Radcliffe Publishing

Sasieni, P., Castanan, A., Cuzik, J. (2010). The impact of cervical screening on young women: A critical review of the literature. NHCSP

NHSCSP publications;

Colposcopy and programme management guidelines (2010)

Guidelines for QA visits (2008)

NHS Cervical screening programme annual review 2010 (2011)

Cervical pathology atlas (2006) NCCETC

Course summary

Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system; introduction to cervical cytology; the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCCP); role of the cervical screening advisers; practical aspects of taking cervical specimens; building a therapeutic relationship; sexual health history taking; liquid based cytology; informad consent; local and national guidelines; cytology and management of abnormal results; sexually transmitted infections, colposcopy; audit.