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There is a precise order in which we need you to complete this home study package.
The order in which you are to complete this home study package is:
1. Read this memo in its entirety.
2. Carefully review the NSDUH FI Manual, and the NSDUH FI Computer Manual. These
two manuals are most effective when reviewed together, according to the following
order:
FI Manual
FI Computer Manual
Read First: Chapters 1 & 2 then º Chapters 1, 2 & 3
Read Second: Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6 then º Chapters 4 & 5
Read Third: Chapters 7 & 8 then º Chapter 6
Read Fourth: Chapters 9, 10 & 11 then º Chapter 7 & 8
Read Fifth: Chapter 12
3. Complete the Home Study Review Questions from the FI Manual and the FI Computer
Manual. Bring the completed review questions with you to training.
Below are additional details on the homestudy process and your upcoming training
session.
The home study process is considered to be mandatory supplemental training, i.e.
preparatory training for your attendance at the FI training session. While at training, there
also will be a number of evening “Field Interviewer Labs (FI Labs)” to offer trainees
additional review, assistance and practice with whatever topics were covered during the
training day. In the interest of strengthening your skills, your trainers may request that you
attend one or more FI Labs. If they do not, however, you always will be welcome to
attend if you would like more practice with the study materials and equipment.
Every FI will be required to undergo a certification at the end of training. This certification
will ensure that all graduating FIs understand the project procedures.
After training every FI is required to complete a homework assignment and undergo a
post-training teleconference with their Field Supervisor. You will be given the post-training
homework before you leave training. Soon after you return home from training you are
required to schedule your post-training teleconference with your Field Supervisor.
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