TABLE A4.
Learning tools for training clinicians
| Objective | Type of activity | Learning toolsa | Method of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review the serological and microscopic diagnostic tests available for the detection and identification of parasites | Didactic | https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/index.html; Approach to Parasitic Infections manual (Merck) | Accurately order tests based on the diagnosis and symptoms |
| Review the various parasites infecting humans and their morphology, life cycle, and epidemiology | Didactic | https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/index.html; www.parasite-diagnosis.ch/home; WebMicroscope website; www.atlas-protozoa.com; other didactic prepared material | Pass the online quizzes for helminths and protozoa with 80% accuracy based on the didactic information |
| Review case histories for relevant information related to a correct diagnosis | Didactic | Reference 5; Medical Chemical Corporation website | Respond correctly to questions about the case and provide the correct parasite etiology |
| Microscopic examination of known concentrates and stained smears to review the morphological features of the various helminths and protozoans | Laboratory | Known concentrates of all protozoans; known Kinyoun-stained, modified-trichrome-stained, and other stained smears of all the protozoans; known concentrates of helminths; known macroscopic worms | Examine and identify unknown concentrates and stained smears with 80% accuracy |
| Review and observe the concn and staining procedures for fecal specimens | Laboratory and didactic | SOPs for specimen processing; relevant literature | Pass the online quiz |
| Review the routine operation and Kohler illumination of the microscope; review the calibration of the microscope | Laboratory | SOPs for microscope operation and maintenance; observation of Kohler illumination; use of websites for tutorials; http://www.microscopyu.com/; http://www.olympusmicro.com/ | Accurately set up the microscope for Kohler illumination; accurately measure various parasites for size accuracy |
| Report pathogenic and nonpathogenic parasites accurately with proper information | Didactic | SOPs; LIS of institution | Report examples of specimens with 100% accuracy |
a
SOPs, standard operating procedures; LIS, laboratory information system.