The North of England Pathology Screening & Education Centre (NEPSEC) Pre-Examination Course is a four-day course designed for both BMS grades and Cytology Screeners who are intending to sit the Certificate in Cervical Cytology examination.
This intensive course consists of preparation and practice in both practical and written components, followed by a mock examination. In addition to advice on practical and written examination technique, there is access to the teaching slide collection and test material.
The course is open to anyone intending to sit the examination, but priority will be given to those who have a definite examination date.
Students are reminded that they should bring their portfolio to the course for review and signing as needed.
This course serves as the initial training session at the start of the Cervical Sample Taker Training Course for the purpose of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
The blended learning programme consists of:
Self-directed learning and live virtual sessions w/c 1st September 2026
Face-to-face training full day session on 9th September 2026 at River Tees Watersports Centre, Stockton on Tees
This day is available for those who plan to take the RCPath CHCCT exam and who would like the opportunity to review a set of slides with known outcomes in preparation for the exam and the pre-exam course.
This is a two-day course ideal for anyone intending to sit the Certificate in Higher Cervical Cytology Training (CHCCT) exam.
The North Of England Pathology and Screening Education Centre Introductory Course in Gynaecological Cytology is a NHSCSP approved four week course designed especially for trainee BMS’s and Cytoscreeners.
Any one course accommodates a maximum of eight trainees and through a series of workshops, lectures and tutorials it introduces the many aspects of gynaecological cytology to students at their own pace.
This course serves as the initial training session at the start of the Cervical Sample Taker Training Course for the purpose of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
The programme consists of two full training days on 7th & 8th September 2026 at Mansfield Unitarians, Mansfield
This course serves as the initial training session at the start of the Cervical Sample Taker Training Course for the purpose of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
The blended learning programme consists of:
Self-directed learning and live online sessions commencing 2nd March 2026
Face-to-face training full-day session on either 17th or 18th September 2026 – Venue TBC
This course serves as the initial training session at the start of the Cervical Sample Taker Training Course for the purpose of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
The programme consists of two full training days on 16th and 17th September 2026 at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
This course serves as the initial training session at the start of the Cervical Sample Taker Training Course for the purpose of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
The blended learning programme consists of:
Self-directed learning and live virtual sessions w/c 5th October 2026
Face-to-face training full day session on either 15th or 16th October 2026
The King’s Conference Centre – Norwich, Norfolk, UK. NR1 1PH
Day 1 & 2: This is a two day theoretical course covering the curriculum outlined by the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. This course will be suitable for all members of the Medical and Nursing Profession who play an active role in the management of Colposcopy Services and Cervical Screening.
Day 3: This is a practical one day course intended to complement the theoretical aspect of day 1 and 2 covering the areas within the BSCCP curriculum for cytology and gynaecological pathology.