NCSP Module 1: Cervical cancer causes, prevention and elimination
Free
- EA 1
- RP 0.5
A broad overview of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus, cervical anatomy, and how we can eliminate cervical cancer through primary and secondary prevention strategies
Description
About this Program
Australia has one of the lowest rates of cervical cancer in the world, largely as a result of the success of the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP).
Changes to the program since 2017, including the move from Pap Tests to HPV testing and the availability of self-collection as a screening option for all eligible participants, are based on the latest available evidence on the development and prevention of cervical cancer.
This education module is one of five modules developed for healthcare professionals to provide education on the National Cervical Screening Program.
It provides a broad overview of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus, cervical anatomy, and how we can eliminate cervical cancer through primary and secondary prevention strategies. Importantly, the key role of healthcare providers and practice staff is highlighted throughout this module.
This education activity has been developed by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care and the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC).
CPD Accreditation
This course is CPD accredited for the 2023-2025 triennium with the following organisations:
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- Educational Activities: 1 hours
- Reviewing Performance: 0.5 hours
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
- Educational Activities: 1 hours
- Reviewing Performance: 0.5 hours
CPD for Nurses
Nurses will be emailed a Statement of Completion 3-4 weeks after completion of the course in its entirety as evidence of your learning.
Program Content
Learning Outcomes
After completing this learning module, you should be able to:
- Identify the anatomical features of the female pelvis and cervix that are relevant to cervical screening.
- Identify the link between human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cell abnormalities and the development of cervical cancer.
- Identify primary and secondary prevention of cervical cancer strategies, and their role in the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem.
- Outline the cervical screening options available in the current National Cervical Screening Program guidelines.
Course Content
- The role of HPV in cervical cancer
- Anatomy
- Cervical abnormalities
- Primary prevention
- Secondary prevention
- Impact of cervical screening
- Elimination of cervical cancer