Cervical Cytology Update - Live Webinar

Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in cervical cytology from the comfort of your own home. Our online event will feature expert speaker discussing new techniques, guidelines, and research in the field.This accredited course is for nurses who currently undertake cervical cytology screening and require their 3 yearly update of their skills.

The  training will be be carried out by our Specialist Nurse Practitioner (women’s health), Faculty Registered Trainer (FSRH) and Lecturer

This CPD accredited theoretical update for cytology has been developed for practitioners who are trained to take cervical samples.

The update covers all the requirements that are set by the NHS Cervical screening programme to ensure that the sample taker has met the guidelines for continuing to take samples.

Course Content

• Revision of the National Cervical Screening Program
• To be able to identify common gynaecological disorders that may affect cervical screening, and when to refer
• To be able to identify specific groups of women who may need individualised care
• To discuss professional, ethical and legal issues with regards to cervical screening
• To review the process of failsafe procedures with regards to results, ceasing and deferring of screening, and audits of practice
• To look forward to new initiatives and future changes to the NHS Cervical Screening Program
• To be able to confidently discuss HPV and its relevance to cervical screening and outcomes for women
• Discuss the cervical sample taking procedure, including infection control, health and safety, consent, best practice and problem solving

Please note that only registered Nurses, Doctors, Nursing Associates, Physicians Associate and Midwives can take cervical samples and must have completed recognised training in sample taking prior to this update.

You must also have quality assessed 20 consecutive recent samples that you have taken looking at reflective practice and inadequacy rates prior to attending the update. This is a NHSCSP requirement. 

Date:     11 December 2025

Time:     13:30 - 16:30

                                                                                                                                                        
 Cost:    £95.00 per person

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Would you like to book and pay by invoice to practice?

Booking and payment via invoice to practice is available by email request from your practice/business manager to yvonne@dovetailhealthevents.com   

Once this information has been received from your Practice/Business Manager, your booking will be made and the invoice will then be sent to your practice/PCN for payment.

 
The following information will need to be provided for each attendee:

• Full name as to appear of certificate
• Attendees NHS email address
• Attendees NMC Registration Number
• Attendees job role
• Full Practice address
• Details of where to email the invoice to (inc PO number if relevant)

Cancellation period for paid events 
The minimum cancellation period is 21 days in writing before the course.  Cancellations less than 21 days before the course date will need to be paid for in full.

CPD certificates
CPD certificates are issued post event subject to full payment being received.  Please allow up to 10 working days post event to receive CPD certification.