The Colposcopy curriculum includes the necessary and basic principles that form the foundation of knowledge essential to evaluate, diagnose and manage lower genital tract diseases in women.
Indication for colposcopy
Epidemiology of HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Cervical Cytological screening and triage guidelines for the abnormal pap smear.
Equipment and supplies for colposcopy .
Introducation to the colposcopic procedure with instructions on use of the colposcope and instruments.
Colposcopic terminology.
The Normal and abnormal transformation zone.
Warning signs of cervical cancer.
Micro invasive and invasive cancer of the cervix.
Current management of condyloma acuminate, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and cancer.
Indications for cryosurgery, electrosurgical excision, laser, and conization.
