What is it?


The Eurocytology website is a unified  platform for the vocational training and professional education of cytotechnologists and cytopathologists engaged in all aspects of clinical cytology screening and diagnosis.

 

 
Who is it for?


The Eurocytology training program is targeted at four groups :

  • Trainee cytotechnologists
  • Cytopathologists in training,
  • Cytology teachers  and instructors
  • Medical students

 

 
How is the training provided?


The training is provided  in an e-learning environment and comprises of:

  • A series of teaching packages
  • A reference library of cytology slides
  • A series of self assessment tests

 

 
Who built the website?


The  Eurocytology website has been developed by an international group of experienced cytologists from Imperial College, UK ; The Karolinska Institute, Sweden and the Pomeranian Medical University, Poland in partnership with the Hungarian Society for Clinical Cytology, the Swedish Society for Clinical Cytology, the Polish Cytology Society and the Italian Society of Anatomic Pathology & Cytology. It is supported by  the Leonardo da Vinci program.

 

 
What is  the aim of the website ?


The aim of the website is to increase access to training in clinical cytology and to harmonise training in cytology throughout the EU. The website aims  to improve standards of training, encourage continuing professional development  and promote equal opportunities for employment in this health care sector of the EU.

 

 
Is the training program validated?


Yes, the Eurocytology website training program has been validated and accredited by the partners academic institutions who  have incorporated it into their respective academic training programs (Masters of Science and Diploma courses) It is intended that trainees will have the opportunity to acquire credits for training and preparation for the QUATE test  offered by the European Federation of Cytology Societies and Continuing Professional Education Programs available at national levels.