Clinical – Non cervical sample-taker
This section is applicable to Clinical – Non cervical sample-takers who work in the health sector that participants may encounter while navigating different pathways. This includes individuals such as registered nurses and enrolled nurses who have not undergone NZQA screen-taking accreditation, Kaiāwhina, healthcare assistants, and Family Planning co-ordinators.
Visit the Te Whatu Ora website for current information about NCSP HPV Primary Screening:
https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-the-health-sector/ncsp-hpv-screening/...
The information below is provided only as archive reference material.
Comprehensive information packs on the September go-live update are available,
We will soon be moving to the Te Whatu Ora website where you can find information about the NCSP Transition to HPV Primary Screening.
What is changing?
These staff members will require the ability to comprehend and effectively communicate the clinical pathways, as well as provide assistance to participants throughout the process. They will have access to participant screening history using existing methods.
Additionally, they will play a crucial role in instilling confidence in participants regarding the journey, explaining the utilisation of their data, assisting with informed consent, and providing support throughout the pathway.
Training page - coming soon
Page last updated: 15 June 2023