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The cervical smear is a test used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous changes in the uterine cervix.
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The cervical smear is a test used to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous changes in the uterine cervix. This module teaches you how to prepare for and assist with a cervical smear. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two clinical scenarios that test your ability to perform this type of routine examination. Practice the steps of the procedures online as often as you want, until you feel confident.
If you are not a medical student or physician, you may prefer the other version of this module, which includes all the procedural information needed by professionals in other roles: /shop/clinical/medical-assisting/general-procedures/assist-with-pap-smear-and-breast-examination/
You’ll learn
- to visualize the anatomy of the female internal genitalia and the breast, with our anatomical illustrations and 3D model
- the correct specimen preparation and labeling for a cervical smear test
- to practice and perfect your skills in how to prepare for, and assist with, a cervical smear, including patient positioning, correct handling of instruments, and the appropriate transfer and fixing techniques for specimen samples for both slide-and liquid-based tests
- much more (see Content Details for more specific information)
Step 1 - Preparation
Step 1.1 - Tray Preparation
Step 1.2 - Patient Preparation
Step 1.3 - Operator Preparation
Step 2 - Inspect and examine the external genitalia
Step 3 - Insert the speculum
Step 4 - Inspect the cervix
Step 5 - Obtain cervical smear using a spatula
Step 5.1 - Sampling with the spatula
Step 5.2 - Transferring and preparing the sample
Step 5.2.1 - Transfering cells
Step 5.2.2 - Rinsing
Step 6 - Obtain cervical smear using a Cervex or Cytobrush
Step 6.1 - Sampling with the Cytobrush
Step 6.2 - Sampling with the Cervex brush
Step 6.3 - Transferring and preparing the sample
Step 6.3.1 - Transfering cells
Step 6.3.2 - Preparing the sample
Step 7 - Remove the speculum
- Describe and demonstrate the preparation for a cervical smear.
- Describe pre-procedural considerations for a cervical smear.
- Identify and demonstrate the proper positioning and technique for a cervical smear.
- Identify the appropriate structures to inspect and examine.
- Describe and demonstrate how to safely insert and remove the speculum.
- Identify how to locate the cervix.
- Describe and demonstrate how to obtain a cervical smear using a spatula, Cervex brush, or Cytobrush.
- Describe and demonstrate how to transfer and prepare the sample.
- Describe correct post-procedure considerations.
- Describe correct recording and documentation procedures.
The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:
- an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
- descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
- 2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
- a step by step video demonstration by an expert
- a quiz
- a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long
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