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Stand Alone Module | Midwifery
Breast and Cervical Screening for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors
LEVEL OF STUDY : 3/6 - degree level
Module Code: MID3036
This integrated theory/clinical practice module will enable you to use higher levels of judgement and discretion when undertaking cervical smears and teaching breast awareness and deliver a higher quality service. You will acquire skills such as taking a cervical smear, principles of communication, counselling and teaching, as well as psychosexual counselling. You will undertake relevant research and be able to critically analyse National Screening programmes for the benefit of patients.
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fees from | No Fee |
| Start date | 15 Jan 2025 |
For provisional timetables, please refer to the section below titled Delivery.
Stand Alone modules give the applicant an opportunity to:
- Return to study
- Update in a new field of practice
- Further develop knowledge and skills in the current area of practice
On successful completion of the module the participant will be awarded CATs points, which may count towards another award. Students may access a number of Stand Alone modules offered within a variety of nursing programmes. The modules may stipulate that participants must be working in a relevant clinical environment.
Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.
Fees
| Commissioned Health Trust | No Fee |
| Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25 | £792 |
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. | |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.
The Programme
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Course Content
The programme also explores the anatomy and physiology of the breast, cervical and genitor-urinary medical conditions, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding screening. Practical supervision will be provided in the student’s own practice such as in a health centre, general practitioner practice or family planning clinic audited by Queen’s and recognised as agreed training facilities. Students must have an identified and agreed supervisor of practice and have negotiated their clinical placement with the module leader prior to commencing the course.
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Outcomes
This stand alone module is worth 20 CATs points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.
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Delivery
Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.
Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 13 January 2025 (Week 18) and finishes w/c 31 March 2025 unless otherwise advised.
Second Semester
Wednesday
9am - 4pm
Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.
Whitla Medical Building - SR9
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Selection Criteria
Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.
International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website: Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)
Students accessing this stand alone module must work in the relevant clinical area.
Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.
How to apply
Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry.
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk
Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.