Name: BSCCP
Address: Birmingham, BS15 2TG, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 121 335 8200
Price range: $

Checklist

These competencies have been developed by the BSCCP using a Delphi process for the purposes of training and assessment of trainees.

Have a look at these to review what trainees need to show that they can do before the training is complete.

1. Understanding of the development of cervical cancer and pre-cancer
2. To be able to take a relevant history
3. To be able to correctly position a patient
4. To be able to pass a speculum
5. To be able to perform a cervical cytology sample
6. To be able to position and adjust the colposcope
7. To be able to perform bacteriological swabs
8. Practice complies with health and safety recommendations
1. To be able to identify the transformation zone (TZ)
2. To be able to examine the TZ with saline and green filter
3. To be able to examine the TZ with acetic acid
4. To be able to expose the endocervix with endocervical speculum
5. To be able to recognise abnormal vascular patterns
6. To be able to examine the vagina with acetic acid
7. To be able to use Schiller's test
1. To be able to recognise original squamous epithelium
2. To be able to recognise columnar epithelium
3. To be able to recognise metaplastic epithelium
4. To be able to recognise a Congenital TZ
5. To understand and be able to recognise the effects of pregnancy
6. To be able to recognise the normal features of a postmenopausal cervix
1. To be able to recognise low grade pre-cancerous cervical abnormality
2. To be able to recognise high grade pre-cancerous cervical abnormality
3. To be able to recognise features suggestive of invasion
4. To be able to recognise and assess VaIN
5. To be able to recognise and assess VIN
6. To be able to determine extent of abnormal epithelium
7. To be able to recognise cervicitis/vaginitis
8. To be able to recognise human papilloma virus
1. To be able to administer local analgesia
2. To be able to determine where to take directed biopies
3. To be able to perform a directed cervical biopsy
4. To be able to perform a directed vaginal biopsy
5. To be able to perform a directed vulval biopsy
6. To be able to control bleeding from biopsy sites
7. To be able to remove an IUCD
1. Documentation of cervical findings
2. Understand modes of data collection and storage
3. Understand clinical administration
4. Understand the arrangements for appropropriate aftercare/follow-up
5. Understand the arrangements for managing clinic appointments
1. To be able to counsel patients prior to colposcopy
2. To be able to correctly obtain informed consent
3. To be able to counsel patients after colposcopy
4. To be able to break bad news
5. To be able to refer to a gynaecologist/other specialist where appropriate
1. To be able perform an audit
2. To be able to present an audit report

Practical competencies

Checklist

Preparatory/Preliminary Skills

Colposcopic Examination

The normal cervix

The abnormal lower genital tract

Practical Procedures

Administration

Communication

Audit