Cervical Screening Provider Course

Build the skills and confidence to provide cervical screening in your clinical practice.

This interactive course covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to become a Cervical Screening Provider.

This interactive training program combines theory, practical skills development, and supervised clinical experience to prepare participants to become Cervical Screening Providers.

This course is ideal for health professionals working in general practice or community health settings who are required to perform cervical screening as part of their role.

Course Structure

The course includes two components:

1. Theory Component

Delivered through a self-paced online module and a full-day face-to-face workshop, the theory component covers:

  • National Cervical Screening Program guidelines

  • Conducting cervical screening consultations

  • Opportunistic STI testing

  • Clinical skills development supported by a Sexual Health Teaching Associate (a trained person who gives feedback and helps you learn in a safe and supportive way).

Important: Nurses, midwives, and Aboriginal Health Practitioners must complete both the theory and clinical components to become Cervical Screening Providers. The theory-only option is available for GPs, or as a refresher for current providers and for education purposes.

2. Clinical Component

To be approved as a Cervical Screening Provider, participants must complete supervised clinical training.

This includes:

  • Performing a minimum of five unassisted clinician-collected cervical screening tests

  • Supervision by a SHINE SA-approved Cervical Screening Preceptor

  • A recommendation for provider approval from the Preceptor

Clinical training can occur:

  • At SHINE SA (limited places available; full-day or two half-day sessions)

  • In your own workplace with an approved SHINE SA external Preceptor

Participants completing clinical training at SHINE SA must provide evidence of Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and a current Child-Related Employment Screening.

Experienced nurses, midwives, and medical practitioners (minimum of 2 years’ cervical screening experience) are encouraged to apply to become SHINE SA external Preceptors, supporting others to complete their clinical training in the workplace.

Cervical Screening Preceptor Application Form

Free Training Opportunity: Scholarships Available

SHINE SA is offering full scholarships for nurses, midwives and Aboriginal Health Practitioners to complete our Cervical Screening Provider Course — at no cost to you.

Scholarships cover full course fees and accommodation for participants from regional and rural South Australia.

Applications end 30 June 2026.

This initiative is proudly supported by Preventive Health SA.

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Participant Feedback

“Enjoyed the course, very informative. Loved the chance to practice on a real person.”

- Course participant

“I have a much better understanding of what to look out for in results and having some do’s and don'ts to put into practice.”

- Course participant

Course Details

Eligibility

This course is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, doctors, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and enrolled nurses. The course is beneficial for those working in general practice or community health service and is intended for ongoing cervical screening practice.

To be eligible for this training you must have:

  • current registration with AHPRA

Accreditation/Recognition

  • This activity is accredited with RACGP 
  • This activity is accredited with ACRRM 
  • Certificate of attendance (theory completed) 
  • Certificate of completion  

Course Cost

Theory and Clinical Component at SHINE SA: $1,100
This option is limited to a maximum of 4 participants per scheduled course

Theory Component and Clinical Component in your own workplace with a SHINE SA Approved Cervical Screening Preceptor: $870

Theory Only Course: $770

Free training opportunities available – visit Scholarships 

 

Course Dates

Cervical Screening Provider Course

Date: 06 August 2025
Time: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Location:

SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville

Status: Open
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Cervical Screening Provider Course

Date: 21 October 2025
Time: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Location:

SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville

Status: Open
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For enquiries, please email courses@shinesa.org.au or call 8300 5318.

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