Anatomy simulation module

breast examinationweb-based

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. 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