Sample Taker Training - 2 Day Foundation Course

This 2-day foundation course is suitable for registered nurses, nursing associates, midwives, doctors, registered physician associates and registered paramedics working in Primary Care who require training in cervical sample taking. Course content is in line with National Guidance. It is delivered by experienced primary care, cytology and colposcopy staff who work within the NHSCSP, thus ensuring all information presented is relevant and up to date.  Please note we cover the BNSSG, BANES, Gloucestershire, Guernsey and Wiltshire practices who send their samples to the Bristol laboratory.

If you would like to request a place on this course, please contact:

It is important before applying for a place on this course that you have the support of your employer.

Learning Outcomes for Cytology Sample Takers

Dates for 2025:

Places are limited and they are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.  All applicants will be notified approximately 1 month prior to the course commencing, as to whether or not they have been successful. The course fee is £450 per person. 

17-18 September 2025 - Bristol at BAWA Leisure, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, ​Bristol, BS34 7RG  FULL

20-21 November 2025 -  Gloucestershire at Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, 38 Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7P FULL

Dates for 2026:

18-19 March 2026 -  Bristol at BAWA Leisure, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, ​Bristol, BS34 7RG  

14-15 May 2026 -  Gloucestershire at Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, 38 Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7P

10-11 June 2026 -  Bristol at BAWA Leisure, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, ​Bristol, BS34 7RG 

16-17 September 2026 -  Bristol at BAWA Leisure, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, ​Bristol, BS34 7RG

26-27 November 2026 -  Gloucestershire at Sandford Education Centre, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, 38 Keynsham Rd, Cheltenham GL53 7P

 

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