Cascade Training
Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine
Cascade Training
State level • 2 Days State ToT for the District level Trainers
Training
District level • 1 Day District training workshop for the Block level Trainers
Training
Block level • 4 hours for Health Workers (ANMs and Supervisors)
Training • 2 hours for Mobilizers (ASHAs and AWWs)
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District and Block Training Plan
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District Training of Trainers (ToT) – 1 day
Facilitators : Participants :
Master Trainers: DIO and 1. 4 officials per block/urban planning unit
2 MOs trained at the State (Block MO I/Cs, MOs and ASHA
ToT and Immunization Coordinator from blocks).
Partner representatives
2. District Programme Manager NHM,
(WHO-NPSP, UNICEF,
District IEC Consultant, District ASHA
UNDP, JSI)
Coordinator, District Cold Chain Handler,
District Data Manager, District M&E
Coordinator (NHM), District Accounts
Manager (NHM), ICDS representatives
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District level Training Workshop
• The DIO is responsible for ensuring timely completion of district training workshop
as per guidelines.
• Training materials: OG, FAQ (for medical officers), FAQ (for health workers),
pamphlet (for mobilizers)
• The backdrop, standees and station flex has to be printed by the district (Prototypes
shared in the pendrive)
• At least one member from the Immunization partner organizations in the State
(WHO-NPSP, UNICEF, UNDP, JSI) will facilitate and monitor the District ToT
using the standard training monitoring formats
• The facilitators will only be those who have been trained in the state workshop
including representatives from partner agencies
• For documentation, the attendance sheet, pre/post test questionnaire and feedback
format should be shared with the SEPIO
• All sessions must be interactive
• The agenda below should be strictly followed
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District Training Agenda
Time Sessions Duration
9:30 - 10:00 Registration
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome Address & Introduction 10min
10:10 - 10:20 Overview of UIP 10min
10:20 - 10:30 Rotavirus Diarrhea : Global & National Burden 10min
10:30 - 10:40 Introduction to Rotavirus Vaccine 10min
10:40 - 10:50 Discussion 10min
10:50 - 11:05 TEA BREAK
Operationalization of Rotavirus Vaccine in UIP
11:05 - 11:35 Schedule, dosage & mode of admin 60min
11:35 - 11:55 Vaccine Logistics & Cold Chain 20min
11:55 - 12:15 Recording & Reporting 20min
12:15 - 12:45 FAQs for MO & HW 30min
12:45 - 13:00 Discussion 15min
13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00 - 14:30 AEFI Surveillance and management 30min
14:30 - 15:00 Social Mobilization 15min
15:00 - 15:15 Discussion 15min
15:15 - 15:30 TEA BREAK
15:30 - 16:15 Communication Planning 30min
16:15 - 16:45 Rollout Plan (logistics, training, monitoring) 30min
16:45 - 17:00 Recap and discussion 15min
(Total duration of sessions) 330min
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Block Level Training of Health Workers and Mobilizers
Facilitators : Participants :
1. District Master Trainers • Health workers (ANMs, LHVs, health
supervisors, cold chain handlers, data
2. Supported by district
handlers) (4 hours)
data managers and IEC
officers, Vaccine cold
chain handlers, partner
• Mobilizers (All ASHAs, AWWs,
representatives
ANMs and other mobilizers) (2 hours)
3. Supported by District
ASHA coordinators,
AWW supervisors
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Block Level Training Workshop: Health Workers
• Block MOIC/BMO is responsible for timely completion of the vaccinators
trainings as per guidelines.
• Trainings are to be conducted at block level only by facilitators trained at the
state/district level ToT
• The block should plan to train all the ANMs/LHVs and health supervisors in
the 4 hour vaccinators training at block level.
• They will be provided with one FAQ for Health Worker and one Mobilizer
pamphlet
• Each batch should be of 30 participants and cadre wise attendance should be
monitored closely.
• All sessions should be interactive
• The agenda below should be strictly followed
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Block Training Agenda (Health Workers)
Block HW Training (ANM, CCH, LHV, HS)- 4 hours
Duration Methodology
10:00 - 10:10 Overview of Diarrhoea and Rotavirus 10min
10:10 - 10:20 Rotavirus vaccine-Overview 10min
Schedule, dosage & mode of admin (hands on
10:20 - 10:50 training) 90min FAQ for HW
book
10:50 - 11:05 Vaccine Logistics & Cold Chain 15min (distribution)
11:05 - 11:20 Recording & Reporting 15min
11:20 - 11:35 AEFI Surveillance and management 15min
11:35 - 11:50 Discussion 15min
11:50-12:00 TEA BREAK
12:00 - 12:45 Social Mobilization 15min
FAQ for HW
12:45 - 13:15 Communication Planning 20min book
13:15 - 13.45 Discussion 10min
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Block Level Training Workshop: Mobilizers
• Block MOIC/BMO is responsible for timely completion of the trainings as
per guidelines.
• The block should plan to train all the ASHAs and AWWs in the 2 hour
mobilizers at block level.
• They will be provided with one Mobilizer pamphlet (Hindi)
• They have to be sensitized to inform caregivers about the benefits of the
Rotavirus vaccine and on the importance of follow up of drop outs.
• Trainings are to be conducted at block level only by facilitators trained at
the state/district level ToT
• Each batch should be of 30 participants and cadre wise attendance should
be monitored closely.
• All sessions should be interactive
• The agenda below should be strictly followed
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Block Training Agenda (Mobilizers)
Block HW Training (ASHA, AWW)- 2 hours Duration Methodology
10:00 - 10:10 Overview of Diarrhoea and Rotavirus 10min
10:10 - 10:20 Advantages of Rotavirus vaccine 10min
Rotavirus vaccine-Schedule, dosage & mode of Leaflet for
10:20 - 10:35 admin 15min ASHA and
AWW
Revised definition of Full immunization, (distribution)
10:35 - 10:45 identification and referral of any AEFI 10min + supported
by FAQ-HW
Estimation of beneficiaries including Head book
10:45 - 11:00 count 15min
11:00 - 11:30 Social Mobilization 30min
11:30 - 12:00 Discussion 30min
12:00 - 12:15 TEA BREAK
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Key Notes
Before the launch of the vaccine, training at all levels
must be completed
All training should be done as per the Operational
guidelines
Training should include hands on training with
vaccines and logistics
Ensure FAQs are distributed to all health workers
To ensure quality training, Government officials and
partners support is essential
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Partners in Rotavirus Vaccine
Introduction
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