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Certification for Experienced Smear Takers

Objective

To offer experienced smear takers an opportunity to be assessed against Unit Standard 1098: Cervical Screening.

Assessment Process

• Analysis of the National Cervical Screening Register 
• Evidence of fifteen smears
• Adequacy rate of 80% or over  
• One detailed case study 
• Clinical assessment

Nurses do not need to attend the theoretical course although are welcome to attend parts of the course if they require additional learning. A fee for service will be charged. 

Assessment Fee

$200.00 (Excluding travel for an assessor)

Important Downloadable Student Information

Assessment Process   -   Please click here to download

Enrolment

To enrol in your area, please click on the appropriate region below. For more information please contact your local PDU administrator via the contact details below:

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