The Prevention of Carcinoma of the Cervix (U04317)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : BMS-4-PreCC

This course will examine various aspects of cervical carcinoma and the cervical screening programme. These will include the pathology of the disease, carcinogenesis and the role of the Human Papilloma Virus, the current cervical screening programme, the impact of the proposed vaccination programme, and treatment.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer. Anatomy and Pathology 2 or a course with similar learning objectives.

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
25/09/2008	09:00	12:00	Micro Lab GU207, Chancellors Building, Little France	NHS

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	13:00	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of;
- the cytopathology and histopathology of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma,
- the role of Human Papilloma Virus in the pathogenesis of cervical neoplasia,
- the epidemiology of cervical carcinoma,
- the rationale, management and achievements of screening programmes for cervical pre-invasive neoplasia,
- the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia,
- the potential role of vaccination in the prevention of cervical carcinoma and
- the potential of new technologies such as automated screening, adjunctive biomarkers and HPV testing in the diagnosis and management of cervical disease.

Demonstrate an ability to;
- evaluate evidence in this field critically,
- construct a cohesive argument using available evidence.