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MESA Exam 7 Resources

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Exam 7 Timeline (12/14/2022) (external link)


IRB/Approval Documents

Core Procedures 24H-ACT Ancillary Study Glucose Homeostasis Ancillary Study Lung Ancillary Study MIND Ancillary Study Neighborhood Ancillary Study Sleep Ancillary Study Stress Reactivity Ancillary Study

**Note See current MOP for certification requirements for technicians previously certified

1. Interviewer Administered Questionnaires (Medical History, Personal History, Medications)
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 6
  • Practice at least 5 times
  • Conduct and audiotape 3 different interviews with 3 different volunteers
  • Enter data into E7 Test REDCap database
2. Anthropometry
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.1
  • Practice at least 5 times
  • Submit measurements for 5 volunteers
  • Enter data into E7 Test REDCap database
3. Seated Blood Pressure
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.2
  • Practice at least 5 times
  • Submit measurements for 5 volunteers
  • Enter data into E7 Test REDCap database
4. Phlebotomy
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.4
  • Observe process by certified technician
  • Successfully perform 1 phlebotomy on a volunteer under supervision
  • Pass written examination prepared by CBAL
5. Blood Processing
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.4
  • Observe process by certified technician
  • Successfully process samples from 1 volunteer under supervision
  • Pass written examination prepared by LCBR
6. Nasal Brushing
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.11
  • Perform twice observed in a satisfactory manner
  • 6-Nasal Brushing QC Checklist - Exam 7
7. Hair Collection
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.10
  • Perform twice observed in a satisfactory manner
  • 7-Hair Collection QC Checklist - Exam 7
8. Overnight Sleep Study
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 8.6
  • TBD
9. Glucose Monitoring
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 8.3
  • Review training videos and slides
  • Successfully apply CGM device with appropriate placement on 3 volunteers and active device
  • Complete CGM checklist
  • Submit recordings to NextCloud
  • 9-Glucose Monitoring QC Checklist - Exam 7
10. Heart Monitoring
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 8.4
  • Review Cardea SOLO Training Slides and Video (see Training section)
  • Pass Cardea SOLO Quiz
  • Successfully perform sensor application on 1 volunteer with lead technician observing
  • *only use demo/practice sensors
11. 24H-ACT Hip Monitor
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 8.1
  • Review recorded training video and participant materials
  • Successfully initialize hip monitor, prepare take home package, and instruct 2 volunteers on placement and wear – videotape and upload to NextCloud
  • Successfully download data
12. Sleep Wrist Monitor
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 8.2
  • Training under the direction of a member of the SRC or by a centrally trained site staff member
  • Submission of one (1) successful certification study demonstrating:
    • Successful GENEActiv device initialization using the GENEActiv PC software
    • Collection of at least 24 hours of data recorded on a non-subject volunteer
    • Download of data from the GENEActiv device
  • Successful transmission of study data to the CC
13. Sleep ABPM
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 8.5
  • Review training video (see Training section)
  • A practical exam, demonstrating ability to explain the procedure to participants, proper measurement of the arm and selection of cuff size, proper application of the device, checking comparability with a manual BP read, and completion of forms. A checklist will be used by the trainer to verify that all procedures are performed correctly by the RA
  • Complete and pass a written exam
  • Submit one acceptable practice study that records data over 24 hours on a volunteer - showing a minimal of 20 day and 7-night valid readings.
14. Cognitive Testing 15. Arterial Stiffness
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.8
  • Review Central Training recording (see Training section)
  • Record procedure on 1 volunteer
  • Upload data from VaSera device to Northwestern BOX
  • 15-Arterial Stiffness QC Checklist - Exam 7
16. Brain MRI
  • TBD
17. Amyloid PET
  • TBD
18. Lung CT
  • Read and understand the CT MOP
  • Schedule a Zoom training session with the Reading Center in which at least one coordinator and one technologist must attend
  • Complete the certification phantom scans as detailed in the Phantom Training slides
19. Spirometry
  • Read and understand the Spirometry Protocol in section 7.9 of the Exam 7 MOP
  • Practice the procedure (including albuteral inhalation) on at least 5 volunteers or as often as needed to become comfortable with the procedure
  • Complete online training, including answering all chapter questions
  • Complete and pass final on-line test
  • Perform and transmit 10 good quality tests (as determined by Spirometry RC staff). If any are of poor quality, additional practice and transmission of 5 additional tests will be required
20. Oximetry
  • Read Exam 7 MOP Section 7.3
  • Practice on at least 5 volunteers
  • Submit measurements for 5 volunteers
  • Enter data into E7 Test REDCap database
  • Perform and transmit 10 good quality tests (as determined by Spirometry RC staff). If any are of poor quality, additional practice and transmission of 5 additional tests will be required

Exam 7 Certification Tracking (limited access) 

NextCloud File Transfer for Certification Recordings (limited access) 

Exam 7 Forms

Participant Questionnaires

 

Exam Procedures

 

MESA MIND cognitive testing forms

 

Home Monitoring Forms

Reading Center and Alerts

 

Laboratory Forms

 

Pilot Exam Forms

 

Weekly Procedure Times

Chinese Forms

Core Exam


Continuous Glucose Monitor


Heart Monitor Patch


Cognitive Function Testing


Hip Activity Monitor


Wrist Activity Monitor


Overnight Sleep Study


24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

Spanish Forms

Core Exam


Continuous Glucose Monitor


Heart Monitor Patch


Cognitive Function Testing


Hip Activity Monitor


Wrist Activity Monitor


Overnight Sleep Study


24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

 

 

Alert Letter Templates


Core Exam


Continuous Glucose Monitor


Heart Monitor Patch


Neighborhood Questionnaire


Cognitive Function Testing


Short Physical Performance Battery

 

Hip Activity Monitor


Wrist Activity Monitor


Overnight Sleep Study


24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitor


Remote Visit Materials