Participants in the theory component will:
The theory component comprises an online learning module and an 8 hour face-to-face workshop. It is compulsory to complete the online assessment prior to attendance at the workshop. The workshop includes National Cervical Screening Program guidelines, consultation, opportunistic STI testing and clinical skills development with a Sexual Health Teaching Associate.
Medical Practitioners
Medical practitioners may elect to complete the theory training only but may also benefit from completing the clinical component.
Approval as a Cervical Screening Provider involves the development and assessment of clinical skills and competencies, history taking, assessment and follow-up. It is a 2-phase process lasting approximately 4 months:
PHASE 1: Developing Provisional Competency: Must be completed within 4 weeks of attendance at the workshop unless otherwise negotiated. Provisional Competency is usually achieved through 5-8 supervised Cervical Screening Tests.
Participants can elect to complete Phase 1:
EITHER through a SHINE SA placement* OR with a SHINE SA approved Cervical Screening Preceptor (read the below information on the program). Participants electing clinical placement at SHINE SA must have Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and a current Child-Related Employment Screening.
*Two clinic sessions at SHINE SA, which may be over one or two days. Clinical placement at SHINE SA is limited to 4 participants per scheduled course.
Phase 1 is immediately followed by:
PHASE 2: Consolidation of Competency as Cervical Screening Provider: Workplace-mentored cervical screening practice for 3 months and submission of documentation (15-20 CSTs) for quality assurance monitoring and assessment.
Completion of Phase 2 must occur within 6 months of the Theory workshop unless by written agreement with the course coordinator.
Registered nurses and midwives experienced in cervical screening are invited to apply to be Cervical Screening Preceptors for course participants developing Provisional Competency.
The approval process for Cervical Screening Preceptors requires demonstration of advanced cervical screening practice and undertaking a brief self-paced online training program (approx. 1 hour).
Cervical Screening Preceptors will receive a certificate of recognition.
To register as a Cervical Screening Preceptor, please complete and return the application form: Cervical Screening Preceptor Application RN/RM
Medical practitioners may also be approved as Cervical Screening Preceptors. To register please complete and return the application form: Cervical Screening Preceptor Application Doctor
This course is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, doctors, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and enrolled nurses. The course is beneficial for those working in general practice or community health service, and is intended for ongoing cervical screening practice.
To be eligible for this training you must have:
Theory Course: $635
Theory and Clinical component at SHINE SA: $920
This option is limited to a maximum of 4 participants per scheduled course
Theory and clinical in your own workplace with a SHINE SA Approved Cervical Screening Preceptor: $780
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011
For enquiries, please email courses@shinesa.org.au or call 8300 5318.