Explore the National Cervical Screening Program, including strategies to improve participation – particularly among underscreened populations. Gain practical insights into using the National Cancer Screening Register, self-collection, culturally safe practice, and WA participation trends.
Presented by: Noni Osland, Health Professional Education Officer, WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
Noni is also a Registered Midwife who has previously worked in New South Wales and Tasmania, before coming to Western Australia. Noni is passionate about improving cervical screening among under screened and never screened populations.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the key objectives of the National Cervical Screening Program in Australia
- Gain skills to understand, support and engage priority populations in WA, particularly those under-screened or never screened
- Insights into participation data within WA
- Learn how to access and integrate the National Cancer Screening Register (NCSR) into clinical practice
- Build confidence in delivering culturally safe and inclusive cervical screening services
- Understand the uptake of the self-collection method
- Progress toward eliminating cervical cancer in Australia by 2035.
Cost: Free
CPD Self-reported
Light Refreshments provided.
For further information, please email the GSHPN Coordinator
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