Past Webinars

Colposcopy Updates for Colposcopy Health Care Professionals. (clinical update)

Date: Monday 13th April 2026 1-2PM

Speaker: Dr Rosemary Harkin, Colposcopy Advisor, Cervical Check

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Enhancing Cervical Screening: Cervical Visual Assessment Guide. (Clinical Update)

Date: Wednesday 01st April 2026

Speaker: Dr Noirin Russell – Clinical Lead, CervicalCheck

Aim: To enhance your competency in cervical assessment and gain insight into familiar anomalies of the cervix

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the female genitalia
• Become familiar with the anatomical landmarks of the cervix relating to screening
• Understand the process of metaplasia and importance of sampling the transformation zone (Tz)
• Understand referral pathways for cases of abnormal bleeding and suspicion of cervical cancer
• Be aware of the educational resources available to sample takers

Addressing common errors in cervical screening sample taking practice. (Clinical Update)

Date: Thursday 19th March 2026 1-2PM

Speakers: 

• Dr Rachael Comer, Training and Education Manager Cervical Check
• Ms Louise McKee
• Ms Debbie Ramsbottom – Senior Training Coordinators, Cervical Check

Aim: The aim of the session is to enhance the participants knowledge to avoid common errors in cervical screening sample taking practice.

Learning outcomes: 

• correctly identify the cervix and vault, distinguish between cervical and vault samples, and select the appropriate sample type based on hysterectomy history
• assess cervical screening eligibility accurately, including underage and overage screening, in accordance with national guidance
• identify common human errors in sample taking, documentation and form completion
• complete cervical screening request forms accurately, understanding what information should and should not be recorded
• prevent sample and vial-related errors, including expired vials, patient–form mismatches and labelling inaccuracies
• apply best practice in patient identification, sample labelling and use of lubricants to ensure sample integrity
• manage difficult or limited-visibility samples confidently while maintaining accurate documentation
• recognise screening outcomes that require referral to colposcopy and understand the role of the failsafe process in ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up

Saving a life with the click of the button

Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026 1-2pm

Speakers: 

• Martina Blake – National Lead HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme
• Elaine Buckley – National Stop Smoking Services Coordinator

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Cervical Cancer Prevention (CervicalCheck in Practice in Primary Care) Clinical Update

CervicalCheck Clinical Update

Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026, 1-2pm

Speaker: Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon

Aim: To examine your role in managing cervical screening in your clinical area and review the steps involved in cervical screening.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of HPV infection and the development of cervical cancer.
• Explain the benefits, limitations, risks and potential harms of screening to patients.
• Understand the CervicalCheck screening process.
• Be aware of the eligibility framework with reference to exceptions.
• Explain all possible screening results and their follow-up.
• Recognise the symptoms and signs that may indicate cervical cancer.
• Be aware of programme guidelines, standards and contractual obligations.
• Consider self-audit, continuing professional development (CPD), and maintaining competency.