The South West Regional Cytology
Training Centre was opened in 1990 and is
situated within the grounds of Southmead
Hospital, Bristol, adjacent to the Department of
Cellular Pathology, which houses one of the
largest cytology laboratories in the United
Kingdom.
The Centre is approved for basic gynaecological
training by the British Society for Clinical
Cytology
(BAC)
and the Institute of Biomedical Science
(IBMS) and is
one of the first centres to be recognised by the
European Community Training Project as (ECTP)
for training within Europe. It is also
NHSCSP approved.
The Centre is equipped with the
latest teaching aids and a multiheaded
microscope for group discussion. High quality
microscopes are available for the use of all
course participants.
The Centre offers purpose-built, air-conditioned
facilities which include a dedicated microscopy
room, seminar room and separate reception/coffee
area.
Cytology Courses
Cytology Courses for
Cytoscreeners, Biomedical Scientists,
Pathologists and Colposcopists.
Please click on the
following link for a full list of our 2013
courses -
2013 Course Flyer
Cervical
Sample Takers
The Centre offers basic courses and half-day
update courses for cervical Sample Takers.
Application Form
Please contact the training
centre for availability of places
Cytology
Society of the South West and South Wales (CSSW)
Click to find out more
information about the CSSW, download a
membership form and view presentations from CSSW
meetings.
