Antigen Training Package Introduction and Instructions

SARS-COV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag RDTs) provide an option for diagnosing active SARS-CoV-2 infection through detection of viral proteins. The Ag RDTs offer an opportunity to revolutionize the response to COVID-19 because they yield accurate test results within 30 minutes, are much simpler to perform, can allow point-of-care testing services, and are less expensive compared to nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs).

Proper training on the safe use and implementation of antigen tests is vital to ensuring quality testing. A comprehensive training package around safety, sample collection, testing, reporting and management of antigen tests can be found below.

The training package includes facilitators’ guides (for master trainers, trainers of trainers and trainers), training presentations, and supporting materials to aid in the delivery of this training.

Instructions:

This training package contains materials for:

• Training of trainers to facilitate workshops that equip trainers to successfully conduct SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen diagnostic test training;

• Trainers to facilitate in-person sessions that equip end-users to perform SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen diagnostic testing, as well as learn the reporting and
   management of these tests.

The training package is very similar for both groups and should be used in the following manner:

 Training of Trainers (ToT)       

•  Facilitator’s Guide for Training of Trainers (Materials: Handbook for trainer of trainers to facilitate ToT sessions)

•  Modules 0 – 11 (presentations for each module and supporting materials*)

•  Assessments

Training of end-users

•  Facilitator’s Guide for Training of End Users (Materials: Handbook for trainers to facilitate end-user training)

•  Modules 1 – 11 (presentations for each module and supporting materials)

•  Assessments

*Note: the presentations and supplementary materials are the same for both training packages; they will only need to be downloaded once.

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