Cervical Screening Accredited Training Course

This accredited course runs 3 times a year for Nurses employed by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough GP Practices.

The course is 9 months in length from the core days.

The Course:

• Open to Practice Nurses and Registered Nursing Associates employed by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough GP Practices.
• Self-directed learning e.g library access
• Duration – 9 months, two core days
• Visits – 2 half days
• Clinical placement – a minimum of 5 directly supervised sessions of clinical skills development (this may vary depending on the progress of the student) by a mentor
• 100% attendance at study day and practical sessions are required
• Content – A balance of theory and clinical skills

Assessment:

• 85% pass is required of multi-choice exam prior to allocation to clinical placement
• External assessor from Clinical Training Ltd will undertake a final assessment of 3 complete consultations undertaken.
• Evidence based portfolio – all students are required to submit an evidence-based portfolio with the student’s interim and final assessment, completed competencies, reflective pieces, audit and visits (this has to be submitted to qualify).

The Process:

1. Book your place
2. Pre-course reading pack will be sent out 1 – 2 weeks prior to core days
3. Core Days – these will include an exam, theory and the opportunity to have practical experience prior to their placements.
4. In-House Mentor – every student must have a mentor to support them with the clinical aspect of the course
5. Course leader – all students will be encouraged to use the course leader as a resource
6. Final Assessment – This is undertaken in the students GP Practice by Clinical Training Limited
7. Visits – all students are required to attend the cervical screening laboratory, cellular pathology and colposcopy