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  • CERVICAL SCREENING FOR NURSES & PHYSICIANS IN PRIMARY CARE December 1, 2023 10am-2pm

  • Cervical Screening for Primary Care Physicians and Nurses in Primary Care

    The South West Regional Cancer Program is offering an in-person, hands on learning session to provide nurses & physicians working in primary care settings with the knowledge and skills to carry out cervical screening that adheres to Ontario’s cervical screening guidelines. The education will be provided by Dr. Rob DiCecco, Regional Cervical Screening and Colposcopy Lead in the South West, in conjunction with Dr Nathan Roth, Regional Cervical Screening and Colposcopy Lead in the Central East. The session will include didactic learning and medical simulation training. The training will be held at the London Middlesex Health Unit, located at CitiPlaza in London, Ontario. Lunch included.
  • Learning Objectives

    1. Explain complex cervical screening pathways and identify the appropriate patient referral process. 2. Perform a speculum exam and Pap smear test, while identifying normal and abnormal female pelvic anatomy. 3. Describe HPV vaccines as a prevention method for HPV, and liquid based cytology and HPV testing as a mode of cervical screening.
  • Session Objectives

    1. Describe the natural history of cervical cancer 2. Explain HPV, HPV Testing & the HPV vaccine 3. Name the criteria for the OCSP program 4. Describe the proper steps to perform a Pap Test 5. Identify normal versus abnormal Pap test results 6. Identify complex cervical screening pathways 7. Demonstrate how to perform a Pap smear, following proper technique and clinical guidelines
  • Registration Form

    Please complete the registration form below:
  • Registration Fees

    Registration fees for a total of $100.00 (CAD) will be collected to cover costs of the resources utilized at St. Joseph Health Care London’s colposcopy clinic. Interested participants are encouraged to speak to their respective primary care practice (e.g. Family Health Team) to cover the cost of this learning session.
  • Payment Process

    Please follow steps below: *You will require a credit card with your name on it, if this isn’t possible please call the business office for alternate arrangements 519-685-8500, University Hospital Business Office x34905, Victoria Hospital Business Office x52250.
  • * Step 1:

    Go To the London Health Sciences Centre home page: https://invoicepayment.lhsc.on.ca/   
  • * Step 2:

    Input the following: Invoice #: C1441445-1, Account #: C1441445, invoice Amount: $100.00
  • *Step 3

    Enter credit card informaton.
  • Certificate of Completion

    All participants will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of the in-person one-on-one learning session.
  • Further Details will be provided via email.

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