Cervical Screening Sample Taking
Cervical Screening Test
Experience Summary
Please note that for the purposes of production there are a couple of features that do not reflect the NHS CSP guidelines; these are:
On camera the door is not locked, and the privacy curtain is not pulled round before the procedure takes place.
The sample brush doesn't make contact with the patient in this simulated procedure.
The nurse taking the sample in the video removes the speculum for the comfort or our actor. In clinical practice the speculum will remain in situ until the sample has been prepared.
With this tool we hope to:
Provide experience of the procedure being performed.
Provide opportunity for discussion on procedure and consultation skills.
Provide an opportunity to practice the procedure in an immersive environment.
This suite of 360° videos is designed to be watched in sequence (Pre-Procedure, Procedure, Post-Procedure & Results), then to be followed wherever possible with the VR immersive experience in a headset. Trainers are to be advised that these can be used in conjunction with NHSCSP accredited training or as part of a familiarisation training session on the same subject.
Trainees are NOT qualified sample takers on the use of these tools alone.
The videos are designed to provide:
The viewer an experience from the sample taker’s perspective
An experience of the procedure being performed ‘in real life’
Exposure to anyone interested in becoming a sample taker to the procedure
External Resources
HPV universal vaccination: leaflet
The contents of this Cervical screening test filming learning tool and the material within it are not intended to be a substitute for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP) training. We advise that you always seek clarification from your training provider to ensure specific guidance is followed.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-cervical-sample-taker-training
We endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct and provide all learners with the opportunity to experience a ‘live’ Cervical screening test in virtual reality and 360° video.
It does not replace any training that should be undertaken to perform this procedure.
