Module 56: Trainer Characteristics Form

A Module Used in The Measurement Group's Cross-Cutting Evaluation of the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau's Special Projects of National Significance on Innovative Models of HIV/AIDS Care

Purpose

• Major demographic characteristics of trainer.
• Experiential background of trainer.
• Educational background of trainer.
• Major "philosophy" of trainer.

Content Domain - Trainer race-ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, similarity to target groups (HIV-infected, drug abuser, mental health diagnosis), educational background, ratings of agreement with practices and philosophy items.

Operational Data Items - Site, Sub-Provider, Training Number, Training Date, Hour, Staff Code, Completed By, Client Gender, Age, Primary Ethnic/Cultural/Racial Background, Multi-Racial, Professional Credentials, Primary Language, Organization Type, Primary Involvement with HIV+ Individuals, Years of Professional Experience, Years of Professional HIV Experience, Where Clients Come From, Number of Persons with HIV/AIDS Personally Treated, Hours of HIV/AIDS Education, Highest Level of Education, Primary Functional Role in Job, Sexual Orientation (three items), HIV status (three items).

Citation - Huba, G. J., Melchior, L. A., Staff of The Measurement Group, and HRSA/HAB's SPNS Cooperative Agreement Steering Committee (1995). Module 56: Trainer Characteristics Form. Available: www.TheMeasurementGroup.com. Culver City, California: The Measurement Group.

Usage - Permission is granted for non-commercial use so long as form is not altered, the copyright is not removed, and a proper citation is made to the instrument. Non-commercial use is use by a not-for-profit organization in which the instrument is not sold. If you have questions about appropriate and proper uses, contact The Measurement Group.

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