Past Webinars

Cervical Check in Practice in Primary Care. (Clinical Update)

Date: Wednesday 06th May 2026 1-2PM

Speaker: Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon, Primary Care Advisor, CervicalCheck

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Cervical Screening and the Menopause. (Clinical Update)

Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 

Speaker: Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon, Primary Care Advisor, CervicalCheck

Aim: The aim of the session is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and confidence of healthcare professionals in addressing the unique challenges of cervical screening for women over 50, ensuring equitable, high-quality care and improved screening outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

• Differentiate between screening and diagnostic testing with emphasis on the benefits and aims of screening.
• Identify the barriers to screening for women aged over 50 and explore the strategies to encourage attendance.
• Identify and manage the sampling difficulties in post-menopausal women

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