This course is divided into six parts:

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• 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

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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.

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

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• 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​

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We retain student records for four 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.

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We are committed to ongoing evaluation and improvement of our services to meet high standards of care and community needs. Explore our 2024 Self-Review here Self-Review 2024.

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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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