1Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course PLANNING FOR A TRAINING COURSE

2Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CHAPTER OBJECTIVE After completing this Chapter, the participant will be able to plan a clinical training course

3Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course ENABLING OBJECTIVES  Consider general planning issues  Ensure appropriate participant selection  Review the required course materials  Select and make arrangements for the classroom  Select and make arrangements for the practical session (clinic, station…)

4Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course GENERAL PLANNING ISSUES #1  Begin at least 6 months before the course  Number of participants  Adequate space for classroom and clinical activities

5Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course GENERAL PLANNING ISSUES #2  Learning materials, including whether they will require adaptation  Any supplemental written materials for the learning activities  Supplies and equipment

6Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS  Scheduling classroom and clinic site(s) and informing appropriate staff  Confirming financial support (travel, per diem)  Making housing and transportation arrangements  Providing information to participants in advance  Obtaining learning materials, equipment and supplies

7Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLINICAL SKILLS COURSE PARTICIPANTS  Professionals working on PMTCT services  Interest in providing the service  Institution should be capable of offering the service  Participants have the support of their supervisors  Two individuals from each site should attend training, when appropriate

8Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course LEARNING PACKAGE  A content-specific Training Manual  Participant’s Course Handbook  Trainer’s Course Notebook  Anatomic Models  Audiovisual or other Learning Aids

9Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course REASONS FOR ADAPTING COURSEWARE #1  Number of course days available has changed  Number of participants changes significantly  New information or skills need to be added to a course  Clients are available only at specific times

10Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course REASONS FOR ADAPTING COURSEWARE #2  Specific types of clients are available only at specific times  Results of the pre-course questionnaire or pre-course skill assessment indicate a need for a change  Participants must finish early each day because of organizational or institutional commitments

11Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLASSROOM LOCATION  Close to, or in the same building as, the clinic where the clinical portion of training will be held  In a hotel where the participants are staying

12Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLASSROOM LOGISTICS #1  This course is the only event scheduled in the room  The space is large enough for the number of participants  Tables arranged in a U-shape or other appropriate formation  A table where the trainers can place their course materials

13Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLASSROOM LOGISTICS #2  Space for audiovisual equipment  Space for participants to work in small groups  Space to set up simulated clinics  Breakout rooms for small group work  Room is properly heated or cooled and ventilated

14Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLASSROOM LOGISTICS #3  Adequate electric power  Toilet facilities which are adequately maintained  Telephones are accessible  Furniture such as tables, chairs and desks is available

15Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLASSROOM LOGISTICS #4  There is a writing board with chalk or flipcharts and marking pens  Lighting is adequate  Audiovisual equipment in working order  A video camera is available if possible (for a clinical training skills course)

16Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course ADDITIONAL COURSE LOGISTICS  Plan for morning and afternoon breaks  Plan for meals  Set up the room on the day before the course begins

17Clinical Training Skills - Planning for a Training Course CLINICAL TRAINING SITE SELECTION  Adequate client caseload  Adequate space  Adequate supplies  Appropriate service provision practices  Sites similar to where the participants work  Staff who are receptive to having the participants