A series of four learning modules about bowel screening are now available.

The modules aim to assist staff to explain bowel screening clearly, confidently, and in a way that supports communities.

There are four modules, with simple, comprehensive information about what bowel screening is and how to have effective conversations about it with communities.

  • Module one – Introduction to bowel screening covers what the bowel is, how bowel cancer develops, and how the screening process works – including who it’s for, why it matters, and what happens at each step. 
    This module takes about 30 minutes to complete.
  • Module two – Supporting bowel screening tests looks at how the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) used for bowel screening works – what it is, how to use it correctly, and how to support participants in the programme to complete it with confidence, preventing spoilt kits.  
    This module takes about 15 minutes to complete.
  • Module three – Bowel screening conversations helps build confidence in having effective, culturally safe conversations about bowel screening in the community. This module takes about 25 minutes to complete.
  • Module four – Keep it sharp: Bowel screening conversations in action lets you put your learning into practice with quick refresher scenarios showing real-life questions, concerns, and hesitations — and how you might respond. This module takes about 5 minutes to complete.

There is also a fun and informative quiz that people can do in a group to help test their learning.

The modules include thoughts, tips and advice from some of our own bowel screening colleagues and we thank them for their valuable input and mahi.

Accessing the modules

The new modules are available on the following learning management systems (LMS):

If you are already registered with an LMS, use that system to access the modules – log in and search for ‘bowel screening’. People not registered with an LMS will need to register the first time, before you can access the modules. If you live in the North Island, use Ko Awatea (except if you are from CapitalCoast, when you would use Connect Me). If you live in the South Island, use healthLearn.

If you have any difficulty accessing these modules, please contact bowelscreening@tewhatuora.govt.nz