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Cervical Screening Training

(Regional)

The Cervical Screening Training Course offered by Well Women and Family Trust (WWFT) is NZQA accredited and reflects NZQA Unit standard 29556 V4 Conduct Cervical Screening (L6 credit 10) & the National Cervical Screening Programme Standards of practice. Worth 40 CPD hours

This course is divided into six parts:

  • Pre-reading resources (allow 3 hours)

  • Compulsory online modules 8 hrs to be completed prior to practical day through our online platform with Tāku Ako

  • One day practical in class module (compulsory 8 hours attendance)

  • Written Assignment (allow 3 hours)

  • Clinical experience (min 10 LBC and 5 HPV swab) with 10 LBC Consultation reports with supervisor approved by WWFT

  • Clinical assessment in workplace by approved assessor

The Cervical Screening Training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to become competent cervical screeners. We offer a holistic approach to Wāhine Hauora (women’s health). The topics include information on the National Cervical Screening Programme, focus on equity, anatomy and physiology, cervical and other female cancers, colposcopy, sexual health, period, menopause, abnormal uterine bleeding, HPV vaccination, managing results, current issues in cervical screening. 

 

The in person practical day is set aside for questions, focus on equity, and scenario based practical sessions using our anatomically correct mannequins. Please note you will not get to practice on live models at the course.

Entry to the cervical smear taker training programme is restricted to:

  • Registered Health Professionals who

  • Hold a current NZ Practicing Certificate

  • Have personal indemnity insurance

  • Have a nominated accredited cervical screen taker as a clinical supervisor for completion of the clinical component

  • Access to appropriate client base who require Cervical Screening

We retain student records for three years after course completion, after which they will be securely destroyed. It is the student's responsibility to keep copies of all submitted documents for their records.

Before proceeding with payment, please review and agree to our Terms and Conditions and The Code of Practice. These documents outline essential information regarding your rights, responsibilities, and course expectations.

WWFT has maintained strong course completions and has met most of the important needs of learners and other stakeholders since the last EER. Self-assessment practices are emerging and findings need to be used to guide and inform performance and make improvements. For further information see report online EER reports :: NZQA.

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Cervical Screening Training Schedule NZQA 29556

(Please note the courses are charged in NZD)

CS9/24 Tauranga

(In Person)

Time:

8.30am - 5.00pm

Date:

29 & 30 July 2024

Location:

Education Centre Clinical Campus, Tawa Room,

889 Cameron Road

Tauranga

Cost:

NZD$1100.00

Course is full

CS10/24 Hawke's Bay

(In Person)

Date:

23  & 24 September 2024

Time:

8.30am - 5.00pm

Location:

Elm's House, 

Cranford Hospice,

300 Knight Street,

Hastings

Cost:

NZD$1100.00

Course is full

CS11/24 Hamilton

(Blended)

Date:

18 November 2024

Time:

8.30am - 5.00pm

Location:

Pinnacle Offices, The River Room, Level 0, Norris Ward McKinnon House, 711 Victoria Street, Hamilton

Cost:

NZD$1100.00

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Cervical Screening Training NZQA 29556 Registration

 

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