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Well Women's Screening Course - Newcastle - Course Full

        Date  05 November 2008

This course provides the theory and clinical components to help registered nurses and midwives develop the confidence and competence to provide cervical screening.

Family Planning NSW in conjunction with Cervical Screening Cancer Institute NSW are offering funded positions for general practice nurses in Well Women's Screening.

   Subject  Women's health
Audience  Nurse
        Type  Training course
     Venue  Travelodge, Cnr King & Steel Streets NEWCASTLE
        Cost  Funded positions are available to eligible participants or $1600
        Time  9.00am - 5.00pm

Content

• Revision of Anatomy & Physiology
• Cervical Health
• Breast Screening
• Policy & Procedure
• Legal Issues
• Infection Control
• Pathology follow-up
• History Taking

This program consists of the following:

• Workbook - Sent to participants 4-6 weeks prior to workshop (includes all resources required)
• Workshop - One day workshop including role-plays, case studies and a practical session with clinical models
• Minimum 14 hours clinical placement and competency assessment
• Assessment - Clinical competency will be assessed during the placement and a take-home exam/assignment is to be completed

This course has been endorsed by APEC No. 060310255 as authorised by Royal College of Nursing Australia, according to approved criteria. CNE points: 25

For further information

 Contact  Course Coordinator - Professional Education Unit
   Phone  02 8752 4328
Address  Family Planning NSW, 328-336 Liverpool Road ASHFIELD NSW 2131
        Fax  02 8752 4392
     Email  education@fpnsw.org.au