Trainers' Guide for Pharmacists (SDS & DDS)
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide the course coordinators and trainers for the “Course for Pharmacists and storekeepers in NTEP” guidance for planning and executing the training. The targeted trainees for this course would be:
- State Drug Stores Pharmacists cum storekeepers
- District Drug Stores Pharmacists
- TU/PHI Drug Store Pharmacist
This training may be provided by utilizing the blended approach where a mix of training methods and modes will be used to deliver content. This would include either in-person/ virtual training or facilitator led/ Self learning/ demonstrations/ practical exercises. Training sessions which require hands-on training will be conducted only in a physical setting. Keeping in mind the aforesaid best practices of the Modernised Training System, each State Office may decide to choose the approach which is most suitable for their State.
For virtual sessions, the trainees will be going through the online content, and attempt quizzes after each chapter. An instructor-led session will also be conducted for each module. This will help the trainees for better clarification of contents and to address the queries and doubts of the training participants.
For the training areas which require handholding of trainees like demonstration of processes- like filling of forms, verification of supplies, stacking, etc. in-person training sessions need to be conducted.
Training curriculum / Agenda
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Trainers
For this course, following personnel may be appointed as the trainers
- SDS Pharmacists
- DDS Pharmacists (select)
- DTO (select)
- MO - STDC
- MO - STC
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WHO-consultants
Eligibility -
Trainers are selected based on their ability to conduct training in an interactive and interesting manner. They must possess strong knowledge about Supply Chain Management and related processes in NTEP. The Trainers should have completed the ‘Course for Pharmacists’. The Trainers should be well versed with the IT systems such as, Zoom (for video conferencing), Swasthya-eGurukul (Learning Management System), Nikshay and Nikshay Aushadhi. The Trainers need to go through the Chapter- wise Training Guide for this Course.The training of pharmacists of District and TU level to be conducted at state level.
It is recommended that the trainers are appointed from all regions of the State, so that subsequent refresher training can be conducted locally by these trainers.
Chapter wise detailed instructions for Trainers
The aim of providing chapter-wise detailed instructions provides the Trainers with the following:
- Module-wise and Chapter-wise, modality that may be adopted ( virtual/ Physical/ In-person)
- The estimated time to complete the content
- The key messages that a trainer should emphasise upon, while delivering the training
- The activities which should be conducted at the end of each chapter / session to ensure learning effectiveness. This may include asking specific questions, demonstrating processes, discussing various forms and equipment. If any Module specific physical visits are required to be conducted, such details are also provided here.
This guiding document will also aid in bringing uniformity with respect to the content and quality of training conducted across the entire state and nation.
Module 1: Basics of TB and NTEP Virtual Session (90 min) |
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Chapter 1.1 |
TB & TB Epidemiology |
Virtual Session (26 min) |
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Chapter 1.2 |
NTEP |
Virtual Session (34 min) |
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Chapter 1.3 |
Diagnostic Technologies |
Virtual Session (16 min) |
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Chapter 1.4 |
Approaches to TB Case Finding |
Virtual Session (6 min) |
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Chapter 1.5 |
TB Case Finding in NTEP |
Virtual Session (7 min) |
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Module 3: General concepts and Principles of SCM in NTEP Virtual Session (114 min) |
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Chapter 2.1 |
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Virtual Session (33 min) |
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Chapter 2.2 |
Drugs and consumables in NTEP |
Virtual Session (14 min) |
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Chapter 2.3 |
Stores in NTEP |
Virtual Session (14 min) |
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Chapter 2.4 |
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Virtual Session (29 min) |
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Chapter 2.5 |
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Virtual Session (10 min) |
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Chapter 2.6 |
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Virtual Session (14 min) |
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Module 4: Inventory Management in NTEP Physical Session (125 min)
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Physical Session (8 min) |
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Chapter 3.2 |
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Physical Session (24 min) |
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Chapter 3.3 |
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Physical Session (48 min) |
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Chapter 3.4 |
Reporting of Stocks |
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Chapter 3.5 |
Expiry Management |
Physical Session (19 min) |
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Chapter 3.6 |
Stocking NTEP drugs in Private sector |
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Module 6: Logistics and Distribution of Drugs and consumables Physical Session (89 min) |
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Chapter 4.1 |
Flow of Supplies |
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Chapter 4.2 |
Packaging |
Physical Session (35 min) |
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Chapter 4.3 |
Return and Reconstitution |
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Chapter 4.4 |
Transportation |
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Module 5 |
Procurement in NTEP |
Physical Session (39 min) |
Chapter 5.1 |
Key concepts in Procurement |
Physical Session (13 min) |
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Chapter 5.2 |
Procurement Processes |
Physical Session (8 min) |
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Chapter 5.3 |
Government e-Marketplace [GeM] |
Physical Session (18 min) |
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Module 7 |
Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation and QA |
Physical Session (76 min) |
Chapter 6.1 |
Quality Assurance of Drugs |
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Chapter 6.2 |
Monitoring of sub-stores |
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Chapter 6.3 |
Store Visits and Physical Verification |
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Chapter 6.4 |
Physical Verification |
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Chapter 6.5 |
Evaluation of Stores and Stocks |
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Module 2 |
TB Treatment |
Virtual Session (203 min) |
Chapter 7.1 |
General concepts in TB Treatment |
Virtual Session (45 min) |
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Chapter 7.2 |
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Virtual Session (10 min) |
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Chapter 7.3 |
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Virtual Session (31 min) |
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Chapter 7.4 |
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Virtual Session (14 min) |
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Chapter 7.5 |
Longer Oral M/XDR-TB Regimen |
Virtual Session (10 min) |
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Chapter 7.6 |
Isoniazid (H) Mono/Poly DR-TB Regimen |
Virtual Session (5 min) |
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Chapter 7.7 |
TB Infection treatment and care |
Virtual Session (14 min) |
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Chapter 7.8 |
TB-Comorbidities and special situations |
Virtual Session (26 min) |
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Chapter 7.9 |
General Concepts in Adherence Management |
Virtual Session (48 min) |
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