Initial Cervical Screening Sample Taker Training

Course Content

The training pathway will cover:

• directed pre-course reading (approximately 3 hours prior to the training dates)
• initial theory learning (12 hours, including 3 hours practical element)
• a visit to colposcopy & the cytology laboratory – organised by the trainee
• undertake observed, directly supervised and unsupervised samples
• a series of assessments and portfolio work
• external assessment (provided by the training provider – Suffolk GP Federation)
• submission of the completed training record (verified by the trainee, mentor, assessor and training provider)

For further information on the education pathway for cervical screening please see - Education Pathway (2020)