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1. Explain the importance of regular PT/INR testing.
2. Review the policy for certification. Explain that each trainee will be asked to
successfully complete a Knowledge Test and Skills Checklist.
3. Review the agenda for the training session. (This outline may be copied and
distributed to attendees as a detailed reference.)
Show the 15-minute Training DVD, which gives an overview of the testing
procedure, built-in quality control testing, and maintenance.
1. Review components of the CoaguChek XS Meter
• Display panel
• M (memory) button
• ON-OFF button
• Test strip guide cover
• Test strip guide
• Battery compartment cover
• Code chip slot
• SET button
• Data port
2. Review contents of the Test Kit
• A container of 6 test strips
• The test strip code chip
• The test strip package insert
Training Users for Self-Testing 4
Introduction and Overview
of Training Session
CoaguChek XS System
Training DVD
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• CoaguChek XS System Test Kit, consisting of:
• A container of test strips
• A test strip code chip
• The test strip package insert
• Alcohol wipes
• Cotton balls or tissue
• Pre-packaged towelettes such as CoaguWipes
®
or 10% bleach solution
(1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
• Biohazard waste and sharps containers for disposal of supplies and lancets
used during practice
• Disposable gloves for instructor and assistants to wear when assisting
trainees in practicing fingersticks
• DVD player
• TV monitor
• Sufficient copies of the class outline, Knowledge Test, Skills Checklist, Log
Book, Certificate of Completion, and key sections of the CoaguChek XS System
User Manual, especially the Error Messages section
4 Training Users for Self-Testing
Other Supplies
TRAINING OUTLINE
User Training
CoaguChek XS System
Topic Time to Present/Practice
Introduction and Overview of Training Session 5 minutes
CoaguChek XS System Training DVD 15 minutes
Review of CoaguChek XS System and Operating Guidelines 10 minutes
Review System Set-Up 5 minutes
Testing Fingerstick Samples
(including practice and completion of Skills Checklist) 40 minutes
Documenting Results on Log Book 5 minutes
Review Built-In Quality Control 10 minutes
Cleaning the CoaguChek XS System 5 minutes
Knowledge Test 10 minutes
Local Information and Wrap-Up 10 minutes
Review of CoaguChek XS
System and Operating
Guidelines
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