Initial Cervical Sampler Training

Overview

Public Health England Education Pathway (2020) have set guidelines to support education in sampler taking, this includes:

Pre theory session: completion of workbook (3 hours) considering Anatomy and Physiology (A/P) of pelvic organs supported by access to e-learning for health module (self- directed study).

Taught content: 6 hours theory (online delivery)

Practice: 3 hours simulation on campus in the skills labs at the Blackheath Lane Campus, Stafford.

Initial theory: delivered online over 12 hours with 3 hours practice simulation taught on campus. There will be Clinical Practice component undertaken whilst working with a cytology mentor. Final cytology sample taker assessment is undertaken in clinical practice by a cytology practice assessor.