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Preceptors

A preceptor is a cervical screening provider who teaches, inspires and serves as a role model to support the growth and development of nurses training to provide cervical screening services.

Preceptors provide students with an orientation to the workplace in a learning/teaching environment, enabling students to bridge the gap between theory and practice after completing a cervical screening training course.

All preceptors in Victoria are registered members of the Victorian Preceptor Program (VPP). The VPP is a state-wide program developed by Cancer Council Victoria, the University of Melbourne (Department of General Practice), Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Sexual Health Victoria. 

Find your nearest preceptor

Benefits of being a preceptor

Being a preceptor provides an opportunity to:

  • share clinical experience and showcase the services that nurses provide
  • increase access to professional development opportunities
  • develop relationships with colleagues and reduce isolation for sole practitioners.

Become a preceptor

To become a preceptor, you are required to be an AHPRA registered health practitioner who:

  • has undertaken a minimum of 100 hours clinical experience in cervical screening
  • complies with the AHPRA requirements for continuing professional development
  • demonstrates the support of their place of work where preceptorship will be conducted, by their signing the Program Agreement with Preceptors.

To become a preceptor and join the VPP complete the forms.

Further information

Please contact us on 1800 111 255 or certification@cancervic.org.au

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