The Screening Training Unit of the National Screening Service (NSS) has developed and delivers accredited smeartaker training programmes for health professionals engaged with CervicalCheck. The training is in line with the recommendations of the NSS Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Cervical Screening (2014). The training opportunities available are provided in partnership with the Irish College of General Practitioners, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Nursing Faculty), University College Cork and the National University of Ireland Galway.
Smeartaker Training Prospectus 2017-2018
Smeartaker Training Registration and Supervision Agreement form 2017-2018