Pap smear provider course
SHine SA, in conjunction with SA Cervix Screening Program, has developed a Pap smear provider course. This course is supported by South Australian Division of General Practice and ensures that the nurse is appropriately qualified and trained to take a Pap smear in a general practice setting.
This course is most suitable for registered nurses, midwives and practice nurses, who are working within a general practice that requires Pap smear taking skills as part of their clinical practice. Under certain circumstances enrolled nurses could be considered as participants of this course if their clinical situation meets NBSA guidelines.
Note: Nurses and midwives who have completed the SHine SA Certificate in Sexual Health will already be accredited for Pap smear taking.
Program consists of:
- pre-workshop readings and workbook
- one-day theoretical workshop
- negotiated clinical placement at SHine SA that enables participants to attain provisional competency
- three-month post placement evaluation of performance to attain certificate of competency
- optional annual/biannual skills assessment review as needed
Course details
Dates: Course 1: 15 February 2010 (Course Code: SHN 9020077)
Course 2: 28 June 2010 (Course Code: SHN 9020078)
Course 3: 11 October 2010 (Course Code: SHN 9020079)
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $300 (includes clinical training)
Extra clinical sessions are available for $50 each.
Other workshops, especially in rural areas, can be negotiated by need and attendants.
Participants need to register individually for clinical placement with the clinic organiser.
Course registration
If you are interested in this course please download the Course registration form and forward the completed form with your payment to:
Course Administrator
SHine SA
PO Box 76
Woodville SA 5011
For more information email SHineSACourses@health.sa.gov.au or phone (08) 8300 5317.