The Birth Defect Surveillance facilitator (train-the-trainer) guide 2nd edition covers foundational skills needed to begin the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of a congenital anomaly surveillance program, whether population-based or hospital-based, in particular for countries with limited resources. The congenital anomalies used as examples throughout this course are typically severe, identifiable at birth, and of significant clinical and public health impact. Clinical case scenarios are added to integrate the discussion of ascertainment and diagnosis with that of primary prevention and data quality improvement. The course was developed and refined with input from trainers and trainees from more than 15 countries.
Participant workbook: This facilitator (train-the-trainer) Birth Defect Surveillance Training guide workbook 2nd edition accompanies the Birth Defect Surveillance Training facilitator guide 2nd edition. The workbook provides activities, exercises, and other tools for the training of trainers workshops. Slides (PowerPoint) have been developed for training workshops: Modules 1-3, Modules 4-7.