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Skill Levelintermediate
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Key concepts covered include:
By the end of this module you should be able to:
- Describe the types of HPV vaccination available for protection against cervical cancer
- Describe the cervical cancer screening methods available to women in India
- Understand the most effective scheduling for HPV vaccinations and screening
- Define a VIA test and how to perform it
- Describe the diagnostic tests available for detecting pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix
- Describe the treatment options available
- Understand the FIGO cancer staging system for cervical cancer
- Describe the treatment options for advanced cervical cancer
- Define the ‘screen and treat’ approach
- Define the essential components of palliative care.
- Describe the role of health workers in a palliative care setting.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of the family and how they differ from health workers.
- Define the principles of a good death.
- Implement the WHO analgesic ladder to promote effective pain management.
What you'll learn
This e-learning course has been developed in collaboration with Indian experts specializing in gynecological cancers and is supported by the National Cancer Grid, India.
Curriculum
Last Updated 07/2021