TABLE 1.

Training program in gross placental examination and sampling for health workers.

Day (total time)	Training activity	Type of activity	Participants and roles	Activity duration
Day 1 (4–6 h)	Introduction to placental anatomy, physiology, and pathology	Didactic (computer slide-based or video lecture)	Trainer-led talk attended by trainees	45 min
	Overview of placental procedures:  • Gross placental examination  • Sampling umbilical cord blood  • Gross placental pathology  • Sampling placental disc, membranes, umbilical cord  • Formalin fixation and trimming	Didactic (computer slide-based or video lecture)	Trainer-led talk attended by trainees	1 h
	Demonstration of gross placental examination and sampling	Hands-on practical	Trainer-led, attended by trainees	2 h
	Practice gross placental examination and sampling	Hands-on practical	Trainees, observed and coached by trainer	1–2 h
Day 2 (3–5 h)	Demonstration of placental specimen trimming	Hands-on practical	Trainer-led, attended by trainees	45 min
	Practice placental specimen trimming	Hands-on practical	Trainees, observed and coached by trainer	1–2 h
	Practice gross placental examination and sampling	Hands-on practical	Trainees, observed and coached by trainer	1–2 h
Day 3 (2–4 h)	Practice gross placental examination and sampling	Hands-on practical	Trainees, observed and coached by trainer	2–4 h
Day 4 (3–5 h)	Practice gross placental examination and sampling	Hands-on practical	Trainees, observed and coached by trainer	2–4 h
	Practice placental specimen trimming	Hands-on practical	Trainees, observed and coached by trainer	1–2 h