Training

Welsh Cytology Training School

The Welsh Cytology Training School offers the following courses for 2008. All gynaecological cytology courses will be based on SurePath liquid-based technology and are accredited under the NAC CEC, RCPath CPD and IBMS CPD schemes:

12-13 June, 20-21 November (S.Wales)
Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology for Senior Biomedical Scientists and Consultants
Course fee: £150 (free to Welsh NHS)

7-9 May (S.Wales), 13-15 August (N.Wales), 17-19 September (S.Wales)
Update Course in Gynaecological Cytology for Screeners
Course fee: £225 (free to Welsh NHS)

For further details please contact:

Mr Andrew Evered
Cytopathology Department
Llandough Hospital
Penarth
CF64 2XX
Tel: 029-2071-6458
Fax: 029-2071-6469
Website: http://howis.wales.nhs.uk/cytology (NHS Wales only)

Application forms and accomodation information available from:
Mrs Virginia Norton
Tel: 029-2071-5596

All Wales Smear Taker Training Courses

(no courses at present)

All Wales Cervical Screening and Breast Awareness Course (2008)

May 12
Baglan Hospital, Neath Port Talbot

September 10
North Wales

November 12
Gwent

For further details please contact:

Susan Williams
Secretary
Cardiff University
School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies
Caerleon Campus
Grounds of St Cadoc's Hospital
Caerleon
Newport
NP18 3XR
Tel: 01633-436153