The National Association of Cytologists (NAC) was formed
in 1990 to fulfill the need for a pragmatic all-embracing
organisation to reflect and represent the views of all members
of the cytology fraternity. The aim is to provide an open
and friendly society for all who practice cytology. It has
proven to be a tremendous success. The Association has rapidly
expanded due to the enthusiasm and participation of its members,
and comprises a healthy mix of cytology screeners (cytotechnologists),
biomedical scientists, clinicians and other professionals
with an interest in cytology. The NAC is recognized both nationally
and internationally and has played an important role in the
improvement of cytology services in the UK.
Click
here to read more about the NAC, plus its
Aims and Objectives
Aims and Objectives of the National Association
of Cytologists
The Association publishes a biannual journal, SCAN, and
hosts an annual scientific meeting with a varied and interesting
programme. A Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) scheme
is also provided to help members demonstrate their personal
commitment to professional development. The NAC operates
a successful bursary scheme and members are encouraged to
make use of this to assist with the ever increasing costs
of attending cytology-related events.
The NAC is online to bring you valuable professional and
educational resources as well as keeping you up to date
with the latest NAC News and Events. The NAC Executive would
like to thank all members for their continued support and
we will continue to do our best to represent your views
at all levels.
The National Association of Cytologists (NAC) is an independent
association that continues to forge links and develop relationships
with the various disciplines in and related to cytology,
both in the United Kingdom and abroad. We are not affiliated
to any professional body, political institution, trade union
or employer but will use the services of or the assistance
offered by any organisation for the benefit of its members,
so long as the Associations' professional integrity is not
compromised.
The Association aims to:
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Promote a high professional standard and encourage continuing education in cytology
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Provide a nationally recognized body to represent the views of its members
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Facilitate interchange of information between NAC and other groups
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Encourage regional and national exchange of ideas and information
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Offer its members an advisory service on all aspects of cytology
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Raise the public profile of all those who practice cytology
NAC2008 LATEST
NAC 2008
NAC2008 Feedback
Your feedback from NAC2008...
Please follow this link to read the feedback from NAC2008.
Your views are really important and help shape future conferences.
Plans are well underway for next year.
Keep checking the website for more updates
Memories of NAC2008
Many thanks to all who contributed to another successful event.
Click on this
link to view pictures of NAC2008
Thanks to all of you who attended NAC2008 and
the consensus seems to be that it was an excellent scientific
programme with a most entertaining social programme. Keep checking
the website for pictures from NAC2008 and see if you can spot
yourself. Don't forget that next year is the NAC's 20th ASM and
we are planning to make it an event to remember.
Put 10th to 12th July 2009 in your diary.
As requested at the AGM, I have approached our speakers for their
presentations and we are in the process of adding them to the
website. You will find them in the Members'
Area under Education.
There will also be abstracts from the presentations that will
appear in the next edition of Scan.
Thank you for supporting the NAC and see you next year
Follow this link to view
presentations from NAC2008
With improved security, click HERE
or on the main menu link on the left to go to an
instruction page on how to enter the Members Area, hints on password
security, and a new way to enter your membership number.
Colposcopy images now available
Images from Colposcopy are now available in the Education section
in the Members area. The NAC would like to express their gratitude
to Sharon Mawson and her Colposcopy Practitioners for providing
these images.
Click here to view
the Colposcopy images
Colposcopy Notes
Bobbie Thompson has written a few notes about colposcopy and the
service provided. There will be more images to follow. This is part
of the on-going process of providing educational help to our members.
The article can be found in the educational section in the membership
area. Many thanks to Bobbie for taking the time and effort to write
this and we hope you will find it useful.
Click here to view
the Colposcopy notes
Members Spot Quiz 3
The
answers are now available in the Members Area under Education.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
Training Courses for 2008
More information about next years' training courses is
coming in.
Check out the training
section for further details.
Members Area - Literature Updates
Updates of interesting and topical subjects are now available
in the Members Area.
Click here
to go to the Members Area
BSCC 47th Annual Scientific Meeting
9th March 2008.
The BSCC is delighted to announce its 47th Annual Scientific
Meeting to be held at Griffith College in Dublin. The event
provides an invaluable opportunity for an update on the
latest developments in clinical cytology at the same time
as a chance to network with colleagues in a city renowned
for its warmth and hospitality.
Book early to ensure you reserve your place.
Click
here to view more details about the BSCC Meeting
Put the date in your diaries now!
47th ASM of the BSCC
Find out the latest information about this year's ASM in
Dublin.
Click
here to view Dublin ASM information.
CERVICAL CYTOLOGY TURNAROUND TIMES - UPDATE
The eagerly awaited document about guidance to the service regarding
how to achieve 14 day turnaround times can be found by accessing this
link :
Click
on this link to view the guidance document on 14 day turnaround times.
CERVICAL CYTOLOGY TURNAROUND TIMES
Read the letter Julietta Patnick sent regarding the announcement
about cytology turnaround times and the associated press
release.
Click
on this link to view a copy of the letter
Click
on this link to view a copy of the Press release
STATISTICAL BULLETIN 2006/2007
The latest statistical bulletin is available with concerns
about the coverage still dropping.
To
find out more follow this link
UPDATE IN CERVICAL CYTOLOGY
The Department of Health has announced the introduction of the HPV vaccine for girls aged 12 to begin from September 2008. There will be a catch up system available for girls aged upto 18 years of age provided they meet the necessary criteria. There are currently two vaccines that are licensed in the UK called Gardasil and Cervarix - there has been no recommendation for which vaccine should be used.
CEC UPDATE
Please find the latest CEC update From Jenny in the Members
Area.
The CEC scheme is being revised so check here for the latest
Please log in and find out
all the latest information concerning the course.
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The National Association of Cytologists acknowledge
the support of its sponsors for the Continuing Education
Certificate.
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