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Cervical cancer - HPV screening and vaccination in India

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This e-learning course has been developed in collaboration with Indian experts specialising in gynaecological cancers and is supported by the National Cancer Grid, India.

The first module explores the barriers to implementing an effective cervical cancer screening programme in India. Learn about the integral role of HPV (Human papillomavirus) vaccination and screening in detecting this preventable disease.

 

There will be a quiz before and after the learning materials in order to demonstrate your knowledge acquisition. You will need to score at least 70% on the final quiz in order to pass the module. 
Once the module has been completed, there will be an area for you to reflect on what you have learned and state how you will use this knowledge to develop your practice competencies. 

Duration : 01:00:00 hours
Content provider : ECancer
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Expiry date of course : Awaiting accreditation
Module size : 1761.83MB
Price : ₹0.00(Some professional bodies apply charges, even if the content is free of cost. Log in to check whether your professional body does.)
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Skill improvements:
knowledge
Topic:
Ambulatory nursing care, General medicine, Infectious disease, Obstetrics/gynecology, Oncology, Primary care
Professional category:
Specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, Obstetrician, Oncologist, Nurse, Nurse auxiliary, Physician, Gynecologist, Advanced practice nurse, Physician assistant, Specialist in infectious diseases, Student
Accreditation:
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Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, learners should be able to:

  • Formulate a comprehensive screening strategy for cervical cancer in low-resource settings.

  • Evaluate the existing opportunistic screening practices for cervical cancer in India.

  • Differentiate between the various delivery strategies for HPV vaccination.

  • Analyze the global and regional data on cervical cancer incidence, mortality, and risk factors, categorising the information to identify patterns, disparities, and areas requiring focused intervention.

  • Apply the knowledge of HPV vaccine administration into their practice, including the recommended doses, adverse reactions, and conditions under which the vaccine should not be administered.
  • Apply the recommended screening techniques in rural settings, such as visual inspection (VIA) and Pap smear examination.
  • Understand the risk factors associated with cervical cancer.
  • Recall the key components of an effective public awareness campaign for HPV vaccination.
About the author

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Jane Watson

Associate Professor

 

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