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

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Anthropometry standardization spreadsheet

Excel spreadsheet for plotting and analysing anthropometry standardization data

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Blood collection, processing, storage, and shipping flowchart

Document provides instructions on the correct steps in blood collection, processing, storage, and shipping

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Checklist for interviewer training

Checklist provides the user with ideas on how to train interviewers and on how to plan the interviewer training session

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Ferritin storage and handling guidelines

Document instructs how to properly store and handle blood for ferritin analysis

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Fingerstick instructions

Document instructs how to collect fingerstick blood into a Microtainer

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Fingerstick poster

Poster outlines how to collect fingerstick blood into a Microtainer

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Fingerstick ppt

Presentation outlines how to collect fingerstick blood into a Microtainer

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Food sample collection ppt

Presentation instructs on how to properly collect food samples in the field

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Generic Training Agenda

Generic training agenda that can be customized

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Ghana supervisor manual

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Logistics checklist for survey manager

Checklist that can be used by survey managers to manage survey logistics

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Lot screening for elemental analysis

Document provides instructions on how to screen lots of supplies used for elemental analysis

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Overview of Labeling Procedures

General overview of labeling processes

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Overview of MRDR ppt

Instructions on dosing vitamin A2 and blood collection

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Overview of cold chain logistics

Presentation to provide an overview of cold chain logistics in the field

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Overview of malaria testing presentation

Presentation instructs on how to test for malaria in the field

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Overview of specimen collection, processing, testing - Text

Presentation providing instructions on the collection, testing, and processing of specimens in the field

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Pipette calibration verification

Spreadsheet provides information on pipette calibration verification

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Referral Log for Anemia

Referral logs used to record the names of people identified by each team by having anemia

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Referral Log for Malaria

Referral logs used to record the names of people identified by each team by having malaria

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Results slip

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Salt Iodine WYD Iodine Checker Instruction Manual

Document provides the procedure for measuring salt iodine using the WYD checker instrument

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Serum and plasma preparation instructions

Document providing instructions on how to process blood to obtain serum and plasma

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Specimen Tracking Form for Laboratory Technician

Form used by laboratory technicians to track specimen transfer from phlebotomists and specimen processing in the field

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Specimen Tracking Form for Phlebotomist

Form used by phlebotomists to track specimens collected in the field and monitor transfer to the laboratory technicians

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Tips for interviewer training

Presentation provides the user with useful tips on how to conduct a successful interview

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Universal precautions - ppt

Presentation to provide an overview of safety and use of universal precautions in the field

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Urinary iodine ammonium persulfate method

Document instructs on how to perform the urinary iodine ammonium persulfate method

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Venous blood collection instructions

Document instructs on venous blood collection

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Venous blood collection presentation

Presentation instructs on venous blood collection

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Vitamin A storage and handling guidelines

Document instructs on how to properly store and handle blood for vitamin A analysis

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Vitamin C specimen processing for serum

Document instructs on how to properly store and handle blood for vitamin C analysis

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Anthropometry training for the Malawi survey

Anthropometry training presentation used in Malawi

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DRC - interviewing skills

PowerPoint presentation used in the DRC survey on interviewing skills

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DRC certificate of attendence

Certificate for survey workers in DRC

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Ethiopia training agenda

Survey training agenda used in Ethiopia

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Malawi - household questionnaire

Household questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - infant questionnaire

Infant questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - woman questionnaire

Women questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi - women FRAT questionnaire

Women fortification rapid assessment tool questionnaire used in the Malawi 2009 survey

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Malawi certificate of participation

Certificate for survey workers in Malawi

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Malawi food collection testing labelling and replacement

Protocol used in Malawi for collecting, testing, labelling and replacing food samples collected during the survey

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Malawi interview skills

PowerPoint presentation used in the malawi survey on interview skills

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Malawi questionnaire overview

Overview of the questionnaires used in the Malawi survey

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Malawi training manual

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Nepal training agenda

Training agenda used in the Nepal national nutrition survey

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Specimen field collection and processing manual

Manual used by phlebotomists and laboratory staff to provide a detailed explanation of specimen collection, processing, and transport

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Uganda - child questionnaire

Preschool child questionnaire used in the Uganda survey

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Uganda - household questionnaire

Household questionnaire used in the Uganda survey

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Uganda - woman questionnaire

Women questionnaire used in the Uganda survey

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Anthropometry Training

PowerPoint presentation on anthropometry

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HemoCue 201 instruction manual

Document provides the procedure for measuring hemoglobin using the HemoCue analyzer

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HemoCue 301 instruction manual

Document provides the procedure for measuring hemoglobin using the HemoCue analyzer

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HemoCue Hb Testing instructions

Document instructs on how to use the HemoCue

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HemoCue Hb Testing ppt

Presentation instructs on how to use the HemoCue

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INCAP guidelines - salt samples

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MICS anthropometry manual

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