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April 29, 2009
CoCASA Training
Note: CoCASA Web-based Training 2009
Only those registered for this training will be able to participate. See the separate Q&A section for details.
Based on feedback from grantees, CDC is pleased to announce these four CoCASA trainings (on three different dates) in 2009. Please see the final page of this agenda for requirements for participating in these trainings. Also, please see the important Q&A document.
If you have any questions about these trainings, please contact Mary Huynh (MBHuynh@cdc.gov).
CoCASA Training 101
Title: "How to" BasicsLength: 1-1/2 hours
Target Audience: New or occassional CoCASA users
- This first of four CoCASA trainings explains the basic functions of setting up a provider, creating an assessment, and entering or importing patient data. This training also describes the use of CoCASA's VFC-AFIX Evaluation tab.
CoCASA Training 201
Title: Reports: "How to" and their InterpretationLength: 1-1/2 hours
- Target Audiences:
- New or occassional CoCASA users
- Experienced CoCASA users who need a review or new ideas about how to use the reports
- This second of four CoCASA trainings explains the various reports within CoCASA. How to use, understand, and interprete the many reports is the purpose of this training.
CoCASA 401 (1 hr)
Title: Database Maintenance and ManagementMay 20, 2009; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Exporting and Importing Data
- Merging Assessments
- Backup and Restoring Records
- Deleting Records and Removing Records Marked for Deletion
- Removing Duplicate Patients
- Copying the Database
- Creating a new Database
- Changing the Database Location
- Compacting/Repairing the Database
CoCASA 501 (1 hr) (note that this immediately follows the previous training)
Title: Advanced & Customized Uses of Your CoCASA DataMay 20, 2009; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Using Microsoft Access to manage your CoCASA data and your VFC/AFIX program by creating custom queries and report
(prior knowledge of Microsoft Access not needed)
User Requirements
- Internet-connected computer (for visual)
- Phone (for audio)
- Windows (not Macs)
- Internet Explorer
CoCASA Training Q & A
Q&A Regarding the 2009 CoCASA Trainings
Q: How many people can participate in these trainings?
A: We strongly recommend that each grantee provide one or two venues for all interested staff to participate in this training together, rather than individuals participating from their own computers. Because of the cost of this training, we are unable to support everyone watching from their own desks.
Each grantee will be allowed at least one “seat” or a maximum of two. A “seat” is a line and it does not matter how many people are represented (participating) by that seat as long as only one or two lines are being used.
Here is one recommended arrangement for participating in these CoCASA trainings:
Everyone gathered in a meeting room that is equipped with an LCD projector attached to an internet-connected computer. During the training, participants in the room will watch the projected image. This room will also need a phone with a speakerphone. To gain the most from the training, it would be ideal if each participant also was able to follow along on a laptop equipped with CoCASA.
Q: How will CDC monitor the number of “seats?”
A: Grantees will need to select one or two representatives, people who will call into the conference calling line for everyone else. That person will need to register through an on-line process two weeks prior to each training. The registration site and additional details will be sent as the trainings approach. However, after each grantee registers, through their one or two representatives, those people will be sent the web conference link and call-in details. Any grantee not registered through their representative will be unable to participate in the training.
The link to the training registration site for the first session will be sent March 24.
Q:What exactly will I be watching?
A: Participants in this training will be viewing the screen of the trainer at CDC. As the trainer moves his/her cursor and demonstrates the functions of CoCASA, participants will see exactly what the trainer sees.
There may also be some PowerPoint presentations, but much of the training will be working directly within CoCASA.
Q:Does the computer we use to participate need to have CoCASA loaded?
A: No. Since the computer you use will simply be showing what the trainer is doing, it is not necessary to have CoCASA loaded onto the computer from which you view the training. To gain the most from the session, it would be useful to have participants follow along on laptops equipped with CoCASA, but this is not required.
Q:How do I know if my computer will work?
A: View the final page of the agenda for details on the needs of participating computer. Each registered grantee representative will receive a test link that should be used to make sure that the training computer will work on the day of the training.
Q:What CoCASA version will the training use?
A: The training will use CoCASA version 4.1, due to be released the final week of March.
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Content last reviewed on May 01, 2009
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