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On the job skill training for TB screening sputum examination |
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On the job skill training to enable PHC unit staff to examine sputum samples for Tuberculosis screening. |
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Understand the importance of proper sample collection and storage. |
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Observe the appearance of the sputum and prepare sputum smear. |
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Know how to stain the sputum smear by Ziehl Neelsen technique and examine the smear microscopically for AFB. |
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Understand bio-safety procedures. |
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Know how to prepare stains and reagents. |
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On the job, coaching sessions to teach technical skill, supported by standard operation procedures. |
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Sputum sample collection (Techniques and instructions to patient) |
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Specimen preparation |
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Staining procedure and reagent preparation |
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Microscopic examination and interpretation |
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Internal quality control procedures |
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The Public Health Care Laboratory - 2001 � Gabriele Mallapaty |
