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New-to-Project Field Interviewers
David Cunningham, National Field Director
Home Study Package for the 2003 NSDUH Field Interviewer Training
Session
Welcome to the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). We are pleased to
have you working with us on one of our country’s most important studies.
Enclosed are all of the materials you need to prepare successfully for your upcoming Field
Interviewer (FI) training session. This home study training package includes several important
components. Please try to complete all parts of this home study package within five (5)
days of receipt. This will help us ensure that everyone has all of the materials needed prior to
training.
The specific items you should have received in this package are:
• This Cover Memo: with specific instructions on how to complete your home
study materials.
• 2003 NSDUH FI Manual: a 3-ring binder containing project-specific information
you will need to complete your NSDUH assignment. Also included in this binder
is the FI Computer Manual (see next item).
• 2003 NSDUH FI Computer Manual: covers how to use and care for your
Newton handheld computer and Gateway laptop. The computer manual is
included in the 3-ring binder, but it is bound separately so you can remove it from
the binder and carry it with you in the field. You will receive your computer
equipment shortly after you arrive at your training site.
• Home Study Exercises: There are two sets of exercises: one covers information
in the FI Manual and one covers information in the FI Computer Manual. It is
required that you complete these exercises and bring the completed home study
with you to training. You will turn them in at training registration. Please be sure
that both home study exercises are complete and ready to submit when you
arrive at registration.
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