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Guidance: NHS population screening: education and training

Nhs England

June 26
13:28 2023

Use this guide to:

  • download tools to help explain screening
  • access e-learning
  • access programme specific training
  • sign up for screening training

e-Learning

Most e-learning for the NHS screening programmes is available on the e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) website. This includes the introduction to population screening module, which explains what screening is and how screening programmes are implemented in the NHS.

We also have an All our Health module on population screening, which is ideal for health and care practitioners who do not work directly in screening to find out more about the NHS screening programmes and what they can do to support them.

Neither of these modules require registration.

Screening programme resources

Read further training information on GOV.UK about the:

Antenatal and newborn screening timeline

The antenatal and newborn timeline shows optimum times for NHS antenatal and newborn screening tests to take place.

Antenatal and newborn screening timeline

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Health screening module

The popular health screening course is delivered at masters level (20 CAT points). Warwick Medical School run this course annually and teaching is supported by expert academic staff and staff from the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC).

The course is ideal to enhance professional development, knowledge of screening or to study as part of an overall MSc programme.

Covering the underlying epidemiological principles, as well as ethics and policy issues, it will help those who commission, run or evaluate screening programmes locally and nationally, as well as helping those interested in policy and practice in population screening.

The course is designed for a broad range of individuals including:

  • health professionals
  • commissioners
  • policy makers
  • screening stakeholders
  • those undertaking broad-based public health training
  • staff working in screening programmes

The next module runs from Monday 13 November to Friday 17 November 2023. Visit the University of Warwick website for further details.

Bursaries

A limited number of bursaries are sometimes available for UK NSC stakeholders to undertake the course every year. Bursaries cover course fees only and are for students who wish to undertake the full academic module.

Details about the 2023 bursary process will be posted here in Summer 2023.

Screening masterclass

The screening masterclass is for staff working in public health who are responsible for commissioning, managing or delivering national screening programmes for their local populations. It is also suitable for screening leads within NHS provider trusts.

Masterclasses are held virtually and led by a team of screening experts. Sessions are interactive and use a variety of teaching methods, including case studies and practical exercises.

Course content

The day session includes information on:

  • what screening is (and is not)
  • defining a high-quality screening service
  • how to be an effective public health practitioner
  • an overview of policy and practice of current NHS screening programmes
  • the role and remit of the UK NSC
  • quality assurance (QA) in action
  • how to identify common problems, and share experiences

The masterclass is free, however places are limited. Email phe.screeningmasterclass@nhs.net if you would like to book a place.

Screening e-learning module

The module on screening covers the evaluation and delivery of screening. It is aimed at both new and experienced practitioners.

The module is written by Dr Angela Raffle. It contains useful information and evidence relating to screening, as well as examples of how this can be applied as part of daily practice.

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