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Cancer Screening Training Program for Nurses (CSTP-N)

Home Courses Cancer Screening Training Program for Nurses (CSTP-N)

Course Information

The MoHFW has mandated population based cancer screening in the country for three preventable cancers – oral, breast and, cervical, under the National NCD Control Program. Once implemented, cancer services will be available in all health facilities across all the States and Union Territories of India. The exercise will be carried out by existing health care professionals. Thus, it is imperative that all health care providers are well versed with the national guidelines and screening modalities of cancer screening in the nation.

As per the Operational Framework for the Management of Common Cancers, screening of oral, breast and cervical cancers will be done at PHCs/ SHCs by staff nurses & ANMs, which will be confirmed by the medical officers at the PHCs, and the screen positives will then be referred to higher facilities (CHCs/DHs) in the vicinity for further management and treatment. Thus, it is absolutely essential that all nursing professionals have thorough knowledge about screening, the guidelines for screening, the screening modalities and the procedures and techniques used for the same, as per the Operational Framework.

Aim: To train nurses working at different levels of the Indian healthcare system, in population-based cancer screening of the three most common cancers in India, as per the recommendations of the MoHFW.

Teaching method: 10 weeks’ virtual training through Zoom app followed by 3 days’ hands-on training at NICPR, Noida.

Objectives:;
1. To train nurses in cervical cancer screening techniques (PAP & VIA) & treatment of precancerous cervical lesions using ablative methods.
2. To train nurses in breast cancer screening mainly through clinical breast examination.
3. To train nurses in oral cancer screening through oral visual examination & brief advice for tobacco cessation.
4. To educate nurses on other important aspects of infection control & documentation of screening results.

Outcomes:
1. Knowledge & skill gain regarding cervical cancer screening techniques (PAP & VIA) & treatment of precancerous cervical lesions.
2. Knowledge & skill gain to conduct breast cancer screening through clinical breast examination.
3. Knowledge & skill gain to conduct oral cancer screening through oral visual examination & provide brief advice for tobacco cessation.
4. Knowledge & skill gain on proper infection control methods to be followed in their respective healthcare facilities & documentation of screening results.

FOR WHOM

Nursing Staff at various health facilities across India both in private and government sector.

PRE-REQUISITES

The participant must have completed B.Sc. Nursing/ANM/GNM course and preferably be working at a private or public sector PHC, clinic, nursing home or any other health facility, where he/she will be able to implement cancer-screening services at the community level or intends to offer these services in the future.

COURSE DURATION

10 weeks

MODE OF LEARNING

All lessons will be imparted using the ECHO model using web-conferencing tool of Zoom software, which is freely downloadable here
1. Didactics: 20-25 mins
2. Case presentations: 2-3 per session
3. Video demonstrations of procedures
4. Quizzes
5. Pre and post reading materials

WHAT WOULD YOU GAIN FROM THIS PROGRAM?

1. Enhanced knowledge on cervical, breast and oral cancer screening
2. Didactics on all topics
3. Video presentations of the sessions (upon request)
4. Learn from internationally and nationally renowned experts in the field
5. Latest updates in the field

CERTIFICATION

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE:

  • Attend atleast 7 out of total 10 sessions
  • Atleast 1 case presentation (on cervical, breast or oral cancer screening)
  • Minimum 50% in each module’s post quizzes, and 80% overall aggregate
  • Complete both pre and post training evaluation surveys.
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