Cytology Update for Registered HCPs (RCN and CPD Accredited) – 24 February 2027 – £98.00

Cytology Update for Registered HCPs (RCN and CPD Accredited) – 24 February 2027 – £98.00

Live Webinar   |   3 hours CPD

24 February 2027     |     09:30 – 12:30     |     £98.00

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Who is this course for:  Nurses, and clinicians delivering cervical screening who require a structured, accredited three‑yearly update.

Cytology Update for Registered HCPs (RCN and CPD Accredited)

This accredited Cytology Update course keeps cervical sample takers current, confident and aligned with NHS Cervical Screening Programme standards. Moreover, the session supports clinicians already performing cervical sampling, providing a clear and evidence‑based update on modern screening practice. In addition, the course reviews the 2025 screening interval changes, HPV primary screening and recent programme developments.

Participants explore screening eligibility, appropriate testing and the interpretation of HPV and cytology results. Furthermore, the course outlines referral pathways and governance duties, helping clinicians strengthen safe and consistent practice. It also develops practical skills, including transformation zone sampling, documentation, failsafe systems and incident management.

Teaching uses case‑based learning and clinically focused discussion. Consequently, delegates enhance decision‑making, reflective practice and overall screening quality. As a result, participants leave with improved confidence and clearer clinical reasoning.

Who Should Attend

• Practice Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• General Practitioners
• Sexual Health Clinicians

Participants must already perform cervical sampling confidently. This update does not include initial training.

What This Course Covers

• NHS Cervical Screening Programme overview and current policy
• HPV primary screening and cytology triage
• 2025 changes to screening intervals and eligibility
• Interpretation of HPV and cytology results
• Identifying when screening is appropriate and when referral is required
• Practical aspects of sample taking and transformation zone sampling
• Use of equipment and optimising sample quality
• Managing complex and special populations
• Addressing barriers to screening and improving uptake
• Documentation, audit, and sample taker responsibilities
• Failsafe systems and incident management

Recent programme developments and emerging evidence are included to keep clinicians fully updated.

 Accreditation and Certification

Please note this course is RCN Accredited with BBO Training until 17th March 2027. The RCN cannot confirm competence of any practitioner.