Past Webinars

CervicalCheck Eligibility Framework and Special Screening Circumstances – 23 August 2023

Speaker: Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon, Primary Care Clinical Advisor, CervicalCheck

Aim:  To explain the eligibility framework for CervicalCheck and discuss the rationale for special clinical circumstances which require alternative screening intervals.

Learning Outcomes:

• Be aware of the eligibility criteria for participation in CervicalCheck screening
• Know the screening intervals for different age groups
• Understand the circumstances where additional screening is required
• Understand the circumstances where cervical screening is not recommended
• Be aware of the appropriate time intervals for repeat testing and post-pregnancy, and the rationale for this
• Consider various clinical scenarios, and recognise and manage situations which may fall outside of the eligibility framework

Overview of Colposcopy Care – 17 July 2023

Speaker: Ms Charlene Bogan, cANP Women’s Health, Letterkenny University Hospital

Aim:  To gain understanding of the colposcopy referral, treatment and follow-up process.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles of colposcopy and the importance of appropriate referral pathways
• Be familiar with the treatments offered in colposcopy
• Be informed on the advice given to women after treatments and the complications that may develop

Role and Function of Ambulatory Gynaecology Service – 14 June 2023

Speaker: Ms Jean Coffey, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP), Rotunda Hospital, Dublin

Aim:  To understand the role and function of ambulatory gynae services.

Learning Outcomes:

• Be familiar with the ambulatory gynae model in Ireland
• Understand the referral pathways and timelines
• Explore the different procedures undertaken (diagnostic) and follow-up care

Focus on the Cervix - 7 June 2023

Speaker: Dr John Price, Colposcopy Clinical Advisor, CervicalCheck

Aim:  To understand the management of cervical anomalies and their appropriate referral pathways.

Learning Outcomes:

• To recognise the normal cervix and anomalies of the cervix
• To understand how to manage anomalies of the cervix (e.g. how to manage polyps) and abnormal symptoms (e.g. intermenstrual bleeding /postcoital bleeding) and if referral is needed
• To recognise the suspicious cervix and how to refer appropriately

Trauma-Informed Care and Cervical Screening - 15 May 2023

Speaker: Ms Connie McGilloway - Clinical Nurse Specialist – Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Donegal

Aim:  To understand the principles of trauma informed care when providing cervical screening to a woman who has experience a previous sexual assault.

Learning Outcomes:

• To understand the widespread impact of trauma and how this may affect cervical screening
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma
• Be aware of the principles of trauma informed care and actively avoid re-traumatisation

Target Audience:  All healthcare professionals that are involved in providing a high-quality cervical screening service.