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2/1/99 Chapter 14 CPRC page 14-5
completion of all requirements at the CLEK Photography Reading Center, a
certification number is issued by the Project Manager to the CLEK Photograph
Readers.
Probationary certification is granted in the event of unsatisfactory
performance. Full certification must be restored within a reasonable period of
time, or termination from the Study should be considered.
Annual recertification is granted after examination by the CLEK
Photography Reading Center Director.
14.5.2 Certification of CLEK Photography Reading Center Coordinator
Certification requirements for the CLEK Photography Reading Center
Coordinator are as follows:
(1) Attend training sessions conducted by the Director of the CPRC
concerning the design of the CLEK Study, the methods for fluorescein
photography, the methods of fluorescein photograph reading and
documentation, the methods for corneal photography, and the methods for
cornea photograph reading and documentation;
(2) Study and know in detail the CLEK Operations Manual, especially
Chapters 2, 10, 11, and 14, and the CPRC Operations Manual;
(3) Complete a written examination for the CLEK Photography Reading
Center Coordinator as presented by the CPRC Director and the Coordinating
Center Director; and
(4) Demonstrate understanding of the CPRC computer system, the flow of
materials and data between the CPRC and the Clinics, film log recording, slide
labeling, organizing slides for reading, performance of data entry and report
generation, sending data to the Coordinating Center, and slide storage.
All documentation is submitted to the Project Manager at the
Coordinating Center. The CPRC Director and the Coordinating Center Director
are responsible for recommending certification. After the written examination,
provisional certification is awarded to the CPRC Coordinator. After satisfactory
completion and demonstration of all requirements at the CPRC, a certification
number is issued by the Project Manager to the CPRC Coordinator.