University of Staffordshire

Initial Cervical Sampler Training Certificate of Attendance

University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Public Health England Education Pathway (2020) have set guidelines to support education in sampler taking, this includes: Pre theory session : completion of workbook (3 hours) considering Anatomy and Physiology (A/P) of pelvic organs supported by access to e-learning for health module (self- directed study). Practice: 3 hours simulation on campus in the skills labs at the Blackheath Lane Campus, Stafford. Initial theory: delivered online over 12 hours with 3 hours practice simulation taught on campus.

There will be Clinical Practice component undertaken whilst working with a cytology mentor. Final cytology sample taker assessment is undertaken in clinical practice by a cytology practice assessor.

Key highlights

  • Follows Public Health England Education Pathway (2020) sampler training guidelines
  • Pre-course workbook on pelvic anatomy and physiology with e-learning
  • Simulation practice in campus skills labs at Blackheath Lane, Stafford
  • 12 hours of initial theory delivered online
  • Clinical practice component completed alongside a cytology mentor
  • Final sample taker assessment by a cytology practice assessor

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

Scholarships

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    £2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).

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  • SMART Scholarship

    The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).

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Careers this course leads to

  • Cervical Sample Taker
  • Practice Nurse
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Sexual Health Nurse
  • Midwife

Cost of study

UK/Home: £240.00

Admission

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