QTP4N0X1-14 — Medical Service Specialty Gastroenterology

QTP4N0X1-14 governs qualification training for Aerospace Medical Service Specialty gastroenterology tasks and procedures.

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  • Publication number: QTP4N0X1-14
  • Title: MEDICAL SERVICE SPECIALTY GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Date: 2022-07-13

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It covers assistance with colonoscopy, biopsies, polypectomy, sigmoidoscopy, endoscope precleaning, upper endoscopy, and sterilization. The publication requires checklist-based evaluation, documentation in AFTR, and remediation and re-evaluation when objectives are not met.

Applies to: These Qualification Training Packages (QTPs) were developed to enhance on-the-job training for Aerospace Medical Service Specialty personnel.

Topics covered

  • Colonoscopy assistance
  • Hot biopsy
  • Cold snare and forceps biopsy
  • Polypectomy
  • Rigid or flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Manual endoscope precleaning
  • Upper endoscopy examination
  • Endoscope sterilization

Questions and answers

What is the objective of QTP4N0X1-14 training?

Remember--the objective of each QTP is to standardize training and to allow sufficient time for the trainee to learn each task thoroughly in order to perform the task without assistance. (paragraph 3)

What checklist must be used during task evaluation?

The performance checklist must be used as you evaluate each task objective. (paragraph 4)

How is QTP task completion documented?

The QTP task completion is to be annotated on AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and Recurring Training, filed in Part 3, Section B in AFTR. (paragraph 5)

What happens when a trainee does not accomplish an objective?

If the trainee does not accomplish the objective, review the areas which need remediation. Conduct a feedback concerning each module with the trainee, and document appropriately in AFTR. (paragraph 6)

When is a trainee evaluated for third-party certification?

The trainer first must ensure that the trainee is qualified to perform the task without assistance. Then the trainee will be evaluated by a task certifier/certifying official. (paragraph 7)

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