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:
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Pre-reading resources (allow 3 hours)
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Compulsory online modules 8 hrs to be completed prior to practical day through our online platform with Tāku Ako
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One day practical in class module (compulsory 8 hours attendance)
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Written Assignment (allow 3 hours)
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Clinical experience (min 10 LBC and 5 HPV swab) with 10 LBC Consultation reports with supervisor approved by WWFT
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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:
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Registered Health Professionals who
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Hold a current NZ Practicing Certificate
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Have personal indemnity insurance
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Have a nominated accredited cervical screen taker as a clinical supervisor for completion of the clinical component
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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.
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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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Cervical Screening Training Schedule NZQA 29556
(Please note the courses are charged in NZD)
CS2/25 Wellington
Date:
25 March 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
Venue tbc
Cost:
NZD$1200.00
CS5/25 Hamilton
Date:
20 May 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
The River Room
Level 0
Norris Ward McKinnon House
711 Victoria Street
Hamilton
Cost:
NZD$1200.00
CS3/25 Taranaki
Date:
27 March 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
Summit Boardroom
Pinnacle Health Offices
45 Molesworth Street,
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth
Cost:
NZD$1200.00
CS6/25 Tauranga
Date:
22 May 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
Kawakawa Room
Clinical School Education Centre
889 Cameron Road (Gate 9)
Opposite Gate Pa School
Tauranga
Cost:
NZD$1200.00
CS9/25 Hastings
Date:
2 September 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
Cranford Hospice
300 Knight Street
Hastings
Hawke's bay
Cost:
NZD$1200.00
CS10/25 Gisborne
Date:
4 September 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
Venue tbc
Cost:
NZD$1200.00
CS12/25 Whangarei
Date:
18 November 2025
Time:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Location:
Ratu Room
Mahi Tahi Hauora
28 Rust Avenue
Whangarei
Cost:
NZD$1200.00