BinaxNOW™ Training for School Health Professionals
How can I ensure quality testing using the BinaxNOW test kit in my school?
This self-paced course is intended for school nurses who will be conducting COVID-19 testing using the Abbott BinaxNOW™ test kit in their districts.
After completing self-paced activities, learners will be prepared to complete a return demonstration of swabbing and performing the point of care test with a School Health Services approved trainer. Information on scheduling this session is provided upon course completion.
Target Audience
School nurses who are conducting COVID-19 testing using the BinaxNOW™ test kits
Learning Objectives
After completing the training, you will be able to:
- Describe the steps for conducting a COVID-19 antigen test using the BinaxNOW™ test kit.
- Accurately demonstrate BinaxNOW™ testing steps to an approved trainer.
Trainers
Caitlin Pettengill, DNP, RN
Assistant Director of School Health
Veronica Barrett, MSN, RN, MAEdPsych, HNB-BC
West Regional Consultant
Janet Guertin-Moruzzi, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN
Central Regional Consultant
Mary Jane O'Brien, Ph.D., RN, CPNP, NSCSN
Boston Regional Consultant
Shanyn A. Toulouse, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN
Northeast Regional Consultant