Add a Training Institution

Add a training institution for each training program in the country where health workers receive pre-service training.

1. From the home page or left menu, click Administer Database.

2. In the "Institution Lists" section, select Training Institution.

3. From the menu either Add New Training Institution and click the Add button. (To edit an existing training institution, select it from the menu and click the View button, then click Update This Information).

4. Enter or edit the Name of the training institution.

5. Enter the Identification Code of the training institution (optional).

6. Select the Facility Agent under which the training institution belongs.

7. Select the Country where the training institution is located.

8. All districts located in the country are displayed beneath the country. Select the District where the training institution is located.

9. All counties located in the district are displayed beneath the district. Select the County where the training institution is located (optional).

10. Select the Facility Status for the training institution.

11. Add Contact Information for the training institution.

12. Click Confirm and confirm that the training institution entered is correct. If it is not correct, click Edit to change it. If it is, click Save to save it.

The new training institution record is displayed with the option to associate health facilities with the training institution, add a pre-service training program or enter inspection information.

Troubleshooting

An error message appears when the Confirm button is clicked.

Make sure that the training institution name, country, facility agent and facility status have been entered -- these fields are required. Required fields will be outlined in red. Also make sure that the training institution's name has not already been entered. Try completing the missing fields and saving again. If you do not want to add the training institution after all, click Return (do not save changes).

The correct facility agent, facility status or geographical location is not available for selection.

Click Add New underneath the selection menu and add the item that is needed. Then click Administer Database and follow the steps above to add the new training institution. You will have to re-enter any information that you previously entered for the training institution.

The training institution information has changed.

Select the training institution name, click the View button and click Update This Information in the training institution's record to update any of the fields.