NCSP Module 5: Cervical screening follow-up
Free
- EA 1.5
- RP 1
Overview of the cervical screening management pathway under the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) and recommendations from the National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines
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 an overview of the cervical screening management pathway under the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) and includes recommendations from the National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines. This module also provides an opportunity for you to reinforce your knowledge around communicating test results and patient management under the NCSP.
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: 1.5 hours
- Reviewing Performance: 1 hour
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
- Educational Activities: 1.5 hours
- Reviewing Performance: 1 hour
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:
- Apply the National Cervical Screening Program Guidelines for cervical screening management pathways.
- Identify the role of colposcopy and treatment options for those with cervical abnormalities.
- Identify the range of pathology test results that may be reported following a Cervical Screening Test and subsequent follow-up guidelines.
- List effective communication techniques that will assist patients in understanding their Cervical Screening Test options and results.
Course Content
- Cervical Screening Test results
- Cervical screening management pathways for the NCSP
- Management pathways in specific populations
- Management for people aged 70 – 74 and 75+
- Management after colposcopy and biopsy
- Management of symptomatic people at any age
- Colposcopy and treatment options
- Discussing results when HPV has been detected
- Case studies