Module 12. Training and pilot testing
Developing the training agenda and planning the training
Training sessions
Testing and evaluating trainees
Training for supervisors and team leaders
Pilot testing and refresher training
Introduction
This module provides an overview of issues to consider for planning and conducting training for the survey. It also includes links to examples of training manuals used around the world. The details of each national training course will be specific to the survey and will be based on the survey objectives and design, as well as the number and composition of survey teams.
The quality of survey data is largely dependent on the quality of fieldworker training. Preparing high-quality training can take several months and includes developing the training agenda, identifying a suitable training venue, identifying the trainees and the trainers, developing training materials and sessions, organizing standardization exercises for anthropometry and practical opportunities to collect biological specimens, and planning the pilot exercise.
Anthropometry standardization
Forms used for completing an anthropometry standardization exercise
DownloadAnthropometry standardization spreadsheet
Excel spreadsheet for plotting and analysing anthropometry standardization data
DownloadBlood collection, processing, storage, and shipping flowchart
Document provides instructions on the correct steps in blood collection, processing, storage, and shipping
DownloadChecklist for interviewer training
Checklist provides the user with ideas on how to train interviewers and on how to plan the interviewer training session
DownloadFerritin storage and handling guidelines
Document instructs how to properly store and handle blood for ferritin analysis
DownloadFingerstick instructions
Document instructs how to collect fingerstick blood into a Microtainer
DownloadFood sample collection ppt
Presentation instructs on how to properly collect food samples in the field
DownloadLogistics checklist for survey manager
Checklist that can be used by survey managers to manage survey logistics
DownloadLot screening for elemental analysis
Document provides instructions on how to screen lots of supplies used for elemental analysis
DownloadOverview of cold chain logistics
Presentation to provide an overview of cold chain logistics in the field
DownloadOverview of malaria testing presentation
Presentation instructs on how to test for malaria in the field
DownloadOverview of specimen collection, processing, testing - Text
Presentation providing instructions on the collection, testing, and processing of specimens in the field
DownloadPipette calibration verification
Spreadsheet provides information on pipette calibration verification
DownloadReferral Log for Anemia
Referral logs used to record the names of people identified by each team by having anemia
DownloadReferral Log for Malaria
Referral logs used to record the names of people identified by each team by having malaria
DownloadSalt Iodine WYD Iodine Checker Instruction Manual
Document provides the procedure for measuring salt iodine using the WYD checker instrument
DownloadSerum and plasma preparation instructions
Document providing instructions on how to process blood to obtain serum and plasma
DownloadSpecimen Tracking Form for Laboratory Technician
Form used by laboratory technicians to track specimen transfer from phlebotomists and specimen processing in the field
DownloadSpecimen Tracking Form for Phlebotomist
Form used by phlebotomists to track specimens collected in the field and monitor transfer to the laboratory technicians
DownloadTips for interviewer training
Presentation provides the user with useful tips on how to conduct a successful interview
DownloadUniversal precautions - ppt
Presentation to provide an overview of safety and use of universal precautions in the field
DownloadUrinary iodine ammonium persulfate method
Document instructs on how to perform the urinary iodine ammonium persulfate method
DownloadVitamin A storage and handling guidelines
Document instructs on how to properly store and handle blood for vitamin A analysis
DownloadVitamin C specimen processing for serum
Document instructs on how to properly store and handle blood for vitamin C analysis
DownloadAnthropometry training for the Malawi survey
Anthropometry training presentation used in Malawi
DownloadDRC - interviewing skills
PowerPoint presentation used in the DRC survey on interviewing skills
DownloadMalawi - women FRAT questionnaire
Women fortification rapid assessment tool questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey
DownloadMalawi food collection testing labelling and replacement
Protocol used in Malawi for collecting, testing, labelling and replacing food samples collected during the survey
DownloadMalawi interview skills
PowerPoint presentation used in the malawi survey on interview skills
DownloadSpecimen field collection and processing manual
Manual used by phlebotomists and laboratory staff to provide a detailed explanation of specimen collection, processing, and transport
DownloadHemoCue 201 instruction manual
Document provides the procedure for measuring hemoglobin using the HemoCue analyzer
DownloadHemoCue 301 instruction manual
Document provides the procedure for measuring hemoglobin using the HemoCue analyzer
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