Clinical Teaching Associate Session
The Clinical Teaching Associate session is offered to all learners who are undertaking the face-to-face Cervical Screening course. It is strongly recommended that novice cervical screening providers do this session to develop their speculum technique as well as hone their communication skills in a live simulated environment.
Description
Catering information
Supper provided prior to the session
Clinical attachment
This session is additional to and does not replace or form any part of the clinical attachment component of the cervical screening course. Learners who opt to undertake this session as part of their cervical screening course are still required to complete their clinical attachment either in their own workplace with a preceptor or at a True clinic.
Cost
$240
Course aims
This session aims to equip learners with the baseline skills required for conducting a speculum examination in the context of cervical screening and provides learners with valuable feedback from the patient's perspective
Course enquiries
Who should register?
Learners who have enrolled into the face-to-face 1-day workshop for Cervical Screening in Brisbane.
This session will follow the one-day workshop (5:30pm-7:30pm)
If you are a GP and wish to enhance your clinical practice by attending this session, please contact CEU and speak to one of the team
Email: ceu@true.org.au
Ph: (07)3250 0240
Target audience
Nurses, midwives and other non medical clinicians providing cervical screening in their workplace
Prerequisites
Learners registering for this session must be registered and attend (into) the the face-to-face Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals workshop
Duration
2 hours. This session follows the cervical screening workshop at 530pm-730pm
Delivery method
Clinical simulation. This session will be delivered in True's clinical premises in Windsor.
FAQ
Is it essential to attend the clinical teaching associate session if I’m doing the face-to-face Cervical screening course?
No. The clinical session with the teaching associates is an optional extra. It is not mandatory however it is highly recommended as it provides learners with the opportunity to undertake a speculum examination on a person (teaching associate) in a supported environment before they commence their clinical attachment.
I’m a doctor looking to upskill in this area. Can I attend this session?
If you are GP and wish to gain some practical skills to enhance your clinical practice, this session may be beneficial. Please contact the CEU team and speak to one of our staff.
Email: ceu@true.org.au
Ph: (07)3250 0240
I’m an experienced midwife or sexual health nurse with speculum experience. Do I need to attend this session? No. If you have prior experience in using a speculum and feel confident with your technique, there is no additional benefit in attending this session. However, if you are new to cervical screening, the Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals or Cervical Screening for Healthcare Professionals – Distance Education course will provide with the essential education and skills you require to become a non-medical cervical screening provider (NMCSP).
What is the role of a Clinical Teaching Associate in the course? A clinical Teaching Associate is a woman who has trained with a university to provide feedback and guidance during speculum examination from the perspective of a patient. This enables participants to hone their pelvic examination skills in a safe, supportive and client-centred way.
Will I be able to perform my first cervical screen (towards my minimum 7) at the session? No. The Clinical Teaching Associate session is designed to enable you to perform a speculum examination in a clinically realistic setting with support and guidance from True nurse educators.
Can I get an invoice sent to me so my workplace can pay for the course? Yes, as part of the online registration you can select your workplace/organisation as the “Bill To” contact and you can select either Credit Card or Invoice for payment. Please be aware that payment secures a position in the course. Failure to provide payment within 7 days from registration will result in your registration being cancelled.
Where is the clinical session held? The clinical training session is run directly after the Cervical Screening Workshop is held at our Brisbane premises in the clinic at 230 Lutwyche Road, Windsor, Queensland 4030.
I am doing the distance education course- can I come to the teaching associate session? If you have completed the Cervical Screening course for Health Professionals via distance education and would like to attend this session, please get in touch with the CEU team
Email: ceu@true.org.au
Ph: (07)3250 0240
Course overview
The clinical teaching associate session is an optional but highly recommended session offered to learners who are undertaking True's face-to-face Cervical Screening Course in Brisbane. This optional session (not mandatory) with female teaching associates provides learners with the unique opportunity to develop and enhance their speculum technique in a live simulated environment.
Clinical Teaching Associates provide a non-threatening learning environment and offer immediate feedback and guidance from a patient perspective. Learners can perform a speculum examination on a Clinical Teaching Associate in a safe and supportive clinical environment.
For Doctors
If you are a GP wanting to build upon or enhance your clinical practice and wish to attend this session please contact CEU and speak with one of our team
Email: ceu@true.org.au
Ph: (07)3250 0240