Pap Smear Provider Course
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Course Content
Pap Smear Provider (PSP)
3.5 day theory (25 hours)
Cervical ScreeningHPV and cancer of the cervix; guidelines for screening; Pap smear procedure and pelvic examination; cytology and laboratory reporting; notification and management of results; management of women with abnormal smears.
Pap Smear Consultations
Taking a women’s health history and brief risk assessment; documentation; legal and ethical issues; nurse Pap smear provider role and scope of practice; clinical practice session. Preventive Health Issues for Women
Chlamydia screening; continence; menopause; breast health Women’s Health Issues
Vaginal infections; common gynaecological problems
Pap Smear Provider Theory
Dates: 23rd - 26th February 201525th - 28th May 2015
31st August - 3rd September 2015
Venue: srhwa, 70 Roe St, Northbridge
Cost: $700 GST free
(Only valid for 2015 courses) Prerequisite: Before course commencement,
pre-reading and activities are required
approx 6 hrs
The Pap Smear Provider Course develops the essential knowledge and skills required for nurses to provide Pap smears and preventive health checks for women on behalf of a supporting doctor. Enrolled Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers with appropriate skills and experience are also eligible to attend.
The course meets the National Standards for Nurse Pap Smear Providers.
Preventive health issues included in the Pap Smear Provider Course:
• Taking a women’s health history
• Screening for chlamydia
• Breast awareness education
• Continence advice and education
The Pap Smear Provider Course does not cover:
• Advice on contraception or postnatal issues
• Taking a full sexual history
• Checks for sexually transmitted infection other than
chlamydia and gonorrhoea
The Pap Smear Provider Course is designed for working with well women only, and assumes that the supporting doctor is available for immediate referral if any abnormalities are detected, and to manage any issues outside the nurse’s scope of practice. Wherever possible, nurses providing cervical screening are encouraged to complete further modules from the theory component of the Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Nursing), in order to be able to provide more comprehensive and holistic sexual health nursing care. The Nuts and Bolts of Sexual Health and the STI Clinical Management module in particular are recommended. The Pap Smear Provider Course can be counted towards completion of the Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health at a later date.
The Pap Smear Provider Course consists of a theory component of 25 contact hours plus self directed learning and a clinical component of a minimum of 20 hours. All participants completing both components of the Pap Smear Provider Course will be entitled to a certificate from SRHWA, and Registered and Enrolled Nurses are also eligible to apply for the Certificate of Competence as a Nurse Pap Smear Provider from the WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP).
Pap Smear Provider Course
Clinical Practicum
All participants require a minimum of 15 Pap smears, and at least 20 hours of supervised clinical practice, plus demonstrated competence, to meet the National Standards for Nurse Pap Smear Providers and complete the Pap Smear Provider Course.
A nurse with existing skills and experience in women’s health and cervical screening (or who is able to obtain clinical experience in their workplace after attending the theory component) may contact the Nurse Educator to discuss an accelerated clinical practicum. There is a minimum of 7 hours clinical practice under direct supervision of an SRHWA nurse or SRHWA-approved preceptor.
Placement at SRHWA
The full clinical practicum at SRHWA is 21 hours - made up by six clinics with a duration of 3.5 hours each at the SRHWA clinic in Northbridge. Participants are supervised at all times by experienced SRHWA Registred Nurses who have been trained in clinical instruction.
Note: Placements need to be booked at least six to
eight weeks beforehand.
Details on booking the practicum will be discussed during the theory component of the course.
Please note:
• All assignments due must be submitted before
commencing clinical practicum.
• Rescheduling of clinical practicums after confirmation
will incur a fee of $80.00
Costs: $480 (or $80 per clinic) GST free
Placements are limited - bookings need to be made early with: Clinic Administration Officer
Supervision by an SRHWA nurse in their own workplace SRHWA instructing nurses may also be available to supervise nurses in their own workplace. The workplace is responsible for organising specific Pap smear clinics and booking all clients. Pap smears and preventive health checks are conducted on behalf of a supervising doctor whose Provider
Number is used for pathology purposes. This doctor is responsible for the overall care and follow-up of the clients. Nurses wishing to choose this option must contact the Nurse Educator to negotiate the number of hours. This depends on the competency already achieved by the nurse. A minimum of 7 hours is required.
Costs: $80.00 per hour, plus travel and accommodation expenses.
Supervision by external SRHWA-approved preceptors A few nurses outside SRHWA who are experienced in sexual health and cervical screening and trained in clinical instruction have been approved by SRHWA as clinical preceptors. Participants wishing to do some clinical practicum with an approved external preceptor must first discuss their plans with the Nurse Educator. They can then contact the preceptor/s directly to arrange mutually suitable times for clinical placement. Completing part of the clinical practicum at SRHWA is strongly recommended, as is working with more than one preceptor.
Costs: There is a $120.00 administration fee for the clinical placement to be completed entirely externally with non-SRHWA preceptors.
Practicum Options
Contact & Registration
For more Course information contact:
Sonya Arcidiacono, Admin Officer | Ph: 08 9227 6177 | E: [email protected] Sexual and Reproductive HealthWestern Australia (srhwa)
70 Roe Street Northbridge, WA, 6003 ABN 152 750 99 026
Sexual and Reproductive Health Training for
Nurses 2015
Name
Work Place
Work Address
Suburb/Town
Home address
Mobile
Job Title
Phone
Post code
Briefly describe the nature of your present work: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ What are your reasons for wanting to do this program?_______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ How might your work, or the way you carry out your work, change as a result of completing this program?__________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Please rate your current level of competence in:
Beginner Developing Competent
(i) Sexual Health Issues 1 2 3
(ii) Clinical Practice in Sexual Health 1 2 3
Please list in summary form, your education qualifications, and your work experience .
Any nurse applying for a Clinical Practicum, please attach a copy of current Registration Certificate. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Employer/Manager approval to attend
Manager Name ________________________________
Manager Signature______________________________
Phone__________________
I identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person Yes
No
I identify as Male
Female
Other
This registration becomes a tax invoice on payment. Keep a copy for your records.
ABN 152 750 99 026 Prices valid until 30/12/2015
Please read Fees and Refunds Policy and sign on next page
Registration details
Name___________________________________________
The theory courses are held at SRHWA in the Lecture Theatre – daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm Please confirm your theory placement with Sonya before booking travel arrangements.
Please tick the course and date you wish to attend - (fees are GST free and only valid for 2015 courses)
1. Nuts and Bolts of Sexual Health $ 395.00 $
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19 – 21 May 2015□
24 – 26 August 2015Or Twilight Option ( 6 x 3 hour sessions) $ 395.00 $
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10,11,17,18 February & 3,4 March2 Contraception in Practice $ 100.00 $
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22 May 2015□
27 August 20153. Pap Smear Provider - PSP (theory 3.5 days) $ 700.00 $
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23 – 26 Feb 2015□
25 – 28 May 2015□
31 Aug – 3 Sept 20154. STI Clinical Management $ 140.00 $
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27 Feb 2015□
29 May 2015□
28 August 20155. Communication, Choice and Motivation in Sexual Health $ 40.00 $
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22 May 2015□
27 August 20156. Men, Women and Sex $ 40.00 $
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26 Feb 2015□
28 May 2015□
3 September 20157. Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health $ 30.00 $
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26 Feb 2015□
28 May 2015□
3 September 2015Clinical Practicum Pap Smear Provider Course (21 hours) $ 480.00 $
To obtain Pap Smear Provider Certificate after completing PSP theory Full payment required on or before booking clinical sessions
Clinical Practicum in Sexual and Reproductive Health (50 hours) $ 960.00 $
To obtain Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Modules 1 – 7 must have been completed first
Full payment required on or before booking clinical sessions
Preceptor Clinical Practicum Pap Smear Provider Course $ 120.00 $
Note: for specific regions only
Must discuss with Nurse Educator before ticking this option
GST free TOTAL $
Note: Clinical practicum to be done after completion of theory and assignments – generally not immediately.
Dates are subject to negotiation with the Clinic Administration Officer, please email – [email protected]
If the registered person is not paying then please enter the name of the person or organisation
making payment:
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Cheque: please make payable to The Family Planning Association of WA (Inc) Credit Card EFT Please email [email protected] for details
Declaration (all applicants must complete)
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information given in this application is correct and complete. SRHWA reserves the right to withdraw my offer of enrolment at any stage during my course where false or misleading information has been provided. I have read and agree to abide by the Fees and Refunds Policy of SRHWA. I understand my registration will not be confirmed until full payment has been received by SRHWA prior to course.
Signature:______________________________________________Date:________________
Fees and Refunds Policy
An applicant’s place in a course is not confirmed until SRHWA has received full payment of course fees. Course fees must be paid in full at least four (4) weeks prior to the course starting. Payment may need to be made earlier to secure a place in a course in high demand.
A course will be cancelled (or the dates changed) if minimum numbers have not been confirmed four weeks prior to the course start. Course cancellations or changes in dates will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund made.
Participants are advised not to book travel arrangements until they are notified the course has been confirmed.
Refunds
A cancellation for a course must be given in writing. If cancellation notice is received by us: More than four weeks prior to the course/workshop starting then a full refund less an
administration charge (of $50, or $100 if the course fees are greater than $500) will be made. Less than four weeks prior to the course/workshop starting no refund will be made - unless
there is a waiting list for the course/workshop and the place is filled, in which case a full refund minus the above administration charge will be made.
Deferment to a later date is treated the same as a cancellation.
Substitution: A substitute may be nominated to attend in place of a participant after payment of the above administration charge (provided that there is adequate time for the substitute to complete any pre-course requirements).
An application for a refund will be considered in exceptional circumstances. Any request for special consideration should be made in writing to the Manager of Education and Training.
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Please fax this registration form to Sonya on 08 9227 6871 or
email to [email protected]
Any queries please contact:
