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Cervical Screening
HL1002
Course details
- One year, includes four full workshop days, 8.30am-5.00pm
- Part-time
- $1,042*
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
This course is designed to give health professionals up-to-date knowledge and skills in order to develop the confidence to become Cervical Screeners, conforming to the National Standards for competency. It is expected that you will make a commitment to uphold the policy and protocols of the National Cervical Screening Programme and the Register.
There is a lot of interest in the course, and priority will be given to those who are presently in a position to take cervical samples in the Midland region (eg General Practice) or intend reaching priority group women ie women 30 years of age who has never had a sample.
Programme content
You will study:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Cytology
- Communications
- Cultural issues
- Follow-up and referral
- Women's sexuality
- Legal / Ethical issues and education
- National Cervical Screening Programme and Register
- Client assessment and history-taking
- Screening
The programme involves 2 two-day blocks of theory training and a clinical practice component. You will achieve certification after completing the coursework and demonstrating the necessary competency skills as described in the National Cervical Screening Programme's Standards of Practice.
To enrol
In the enclosed pack you will find information and the necessary forms for you to complete your application. Please include the following when you return your application to Wintec:
- A verified copy of current annual practising certificate
- A letter of support from your employer and / or supervising smear taker
- Completed supervision agreement
- Professional Indemnity Insurance Form
- A copy of your Birth Certificate / Current Passport
- Wintec Application Form
Please return your forms as soon as possible indicating which course you are interested in, to:
Centre for Health and Social Practice Consultant
Student Enrolment and Information Centre
Private Bag 3036
Hamilton 3240
Please do not include money with these forms. Please note: Definition of a verified Copy of your Practising Certificate. You need to get a photocopy of all parts of the original document. Take both the original and the photocopy to a person who can state that the copy is a true one - people who hold positions of authority in the community can sign for you. These include Justices of the Peace (JP's), Members of Parliament, Lawyers, School Principals and Institute staff and School of Health staff.
Ask the person in authority to compare your photocopy with the original document. When they are satisfied that the copy is a true one, they write on the photocopy "This is a true copy of the original document which I have sighted". The person must also sign and date their statement. If they have an official stamp of office, then this should also be put on the photocopy. We cannot accept faxes of verified documents.
Forms
EDC3 Short Course Enrolment form
pdf, 484 KB
Events
Disclaimers
Entry criteria
- Applicants must hold a New Zealand Health qualification and a practising certificate. They will also need to have professional/personal indemnity insurance.
- Applicants will need to be able to provide proof of available support and supervision by an accredited smear taker for the practical component of the training. They will also need to show that they are able to access priority groups of women to meet the annual certification requirements of 30 smears per year.
Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Prospectus (course guide)
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Access your copy of the Wintec Prospectus
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