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Cervical cancer screening and treatment in low-resource settings: practical experience from path

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Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid and Cryotherapy Workshop Agenda

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PATH
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2009

This document is available online at: www.rho.org/HPV-screening-treatment.htm

Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention using Single Visit Approach (SVA) for Physician Providers
March 16-20, 2009 Thanh Hoa, Vietnam Goals: Prepare future trainers to become proficients providers in VIA & Cryotherapy

Participants Learning Objectives By the end of the training course, the participant will be able to: Talk to women about cervical cancer prevention. Explain who should have for cervical cancer screening and explain how VIA screens for cervical cancer. Explain how cryotherapy treats precancerous cervical lesions. Use recommended infection prevention practices to protect the woman, healthcare provider and other healthcare workers. Perform a pelvic examination. Perform VIA. Perform cryotherapy, if indicated. Provide followup instructions and counseling after VIA or cryotherapy. Provide care and referral, as needed. Learning Methods Illustrated lectures and group discussions. Individual and group exercises (case studies, role plays) Simulated visual inspection using cervical images, photographs and video footage Simulated practice with anatomic (pelvic) and cervical models Guided clinical activities (counseling and provision of VIA and cryotherapy) with clients Case conferences Learning Materials Reference manual Cervical Cancer Prevention Guidelines for Low-Resource Settings and presentation graphics

 Cervical Cancer Prevention Course Handbook VIA Atlas: Visual Inspection of the Cervix with Acetic Acid Cervical image CD-ROM ZOE Gynecologic Simulator and video Cervical model for cryotherapy (sausage or pork loin) Audiovisual Equipment LCD Projector Overhead projector and extra bulbs Power strip with surge protector, extension cords and plug adaptors Projection screen Laptop computer with CD-ROM drive Video camera with AV cable to connect camera to monitor and film Television monitor Clinical Supplies Examining table Drapes to cover woman during examination Light source Bivalved specula (Size Medium Graves preferable) Instrument tray or container New examination or high-level disinfected surgical gloves Wooden spatulas Small bowl for acetic acid Dilute (3-5%) acetic acid solution Cotton swabs PVC tube 1 inches in diameter Small wire Cryotherapy unit Gas cylinder with carbon dioxide Wrench Timer (with second hand)

Course Schedule
Monday Mar16th
07.30-08.00

March 16-20, 2009, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Thursday March 19th
08.00-08.15 Summary 08.15-09.00 Infection Prevention 09.00-12.00 Clinical Practice session Two Groups

Tuesday March 17th

08.00-08.30 Introduction 08.30-09.00 Opening Ceremony 09.00-10.00 Pre test, Agenda Overview of the course Ice breaker Course Material Expectation 10.00-10.30 Break 10.30-12.00 Global and Local Perspective HPV and Cervical Cancer 12.00-13.00 LUNCH 13.00-14.30 Divide in 3 groups demonstration of Pelvic Exam on Zoe Model Standardized Examination 14.30-15.00 Break 15.00-17.00 Talking with women about Cervical Cancer small group practice

Wednesday March 18th

08.00-08.15 Summary 08.15-09.30 Demonstration of SVA Using learning guidelines and check lists on Zoe (Pelvic Exam, Cryotherapy) 09.30-12.00 Clinical Practice session in Two Groups 10.00-10.30 Break

Friday March 20th

08.00-08.15 Summary 08.15-11.00 Clinical Practice session 11.00-12.00 Post test Next Steps Expectation Course Evaluation Certificate Presentation 10.00-10.30 Break

Trainers arrive at Hanoi Airport 09.35 hrs Travel to Thanh Hoa

10.00-10.30

Break

12.00-13.00

LUNCH

12.00-13.00 13.00-13.15 Warm up

LUNCH

12.00-13.00 13.00-13.15 Warm up

LUNCH

12.00-13.00

LUNCH

15.00-18.00 Preparation of classroom Clinical site Teaching materials 18.00 - Registration - Get together Trainers and Physicians

13.15-16.00 Algorithm in SVA Group Practice session on VIA on CD-ROM Flash card work 16.30-17.00 Mid Course Questionairs

13.15-16.30 Two Group 1. Continue practice on image 2. Work on Models for SVA (doing VIA & Cryotherapy) 16.30-17.00 Quality Assurance

Adjourn Travel back to Hanoi Airport (must be at airport 18.00 hr)

Flight leave for Bangkok at 20.00 hr