In this course, you will learn how to configure a laboratory in WHONET, perform data entry, analyze data using both predefined and custom reports, and carry out BacLink data conversion. It will also cover WHONET data analysis using the QAAPT software. This course is specifically designed for the Institute for Medical Research and the National Institutes of Health, Malaysia. WHONET is a free desktop Windows application for the management and analysis of microbiology laboratory data with a particular focus on antimicrobial resistance surveillance developed and supported by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. QAAPT, which stands for Quick Analysis of Antimicrobial Patterns and Trends, is a free, web-based tool for visualizing antimicrobial resistance data. Developed by the CAPTURA project, QAAPT is designed for use by decision-makers, including healthcare professionals, national AMR coordinators, microbiologists, technologists, and practitioners involved in AMR surveillance or microbiology laboratory work. It seamlessly integrates with WHONET software, allowing for the direct importation of WHONET SQLITE and CSV files.

Section 1: Participant Information

Name

Organization

Designation

Email

Section 2: General Knowledge on AMR and Epidemiology

01. Which of the following can contribute to the spread of AMR?

A) Overuse of antibiotics in agriculture

B) Consistent hand hygiene

C) Strict infection control practices

D) Targeted antibiotic therapy

02. Which type of epidemiological study is best for establishing a cause-effect relationship?

A) Case report

B) Cross-sectional study

C) Cohort study

D) Descriptive study

03. What role do microbiology laboratories play in AMR surveillance?

A) They conduct routine financial audits

B) They provide data on bacterial resistance patterns

C) They manage hospital administrative duties

D) They perform patient counseling

04. Which of the following is a common challenge in AMR data analysis?

A) Availability of patient education materials

B) Consistency and completeness of laboratory data

C) High cost of antibiotics

D) Lack of healthcare professionals

05. Which of the following is a recommended action to combat AMR?

A) Reduce the use of all antibiotics

B) Implement stricter hospital hygiene and infection control protocols

C) Prescribe antibiotics for all infections

D) Stop antibiotic research

Section 3: WHONET Basics

06. What is the primary purpose of WHONET?

A) Analyze viral data

B) Manage and analyze microbiology laboratory data

C) Track patient medical history

D) Predict disease outbreaks

07. Which organization developed WHONET?

A) CDC

B) WHO Collaborating Centre

C) NIH

D) FDA

08. WHONET is primarily used for monitoring which of the following?

A) Cardiovascular diseases

B) Respiratory infections

C) Antimicrobial resistance

D) Nutritional deficiencies

09. In which format does WHONET allow data entry?

A) CSV

B) SQLite

C) BacLink

D) All of the above

Section 4: Data Management & Analysis

10. What is BacLink used for in WHONET?

A) Visualizing data trends

B) Converting laboratory data

C) Performing statistical analysis

D) Generating custom reports

11. Which feature of WHONET helps in identifying resistance trends?

A) Data Entry

B) Custom Reports

C) Antibiogram Analysis

D) User Management

12. What type of data can be managed using WHONET?

A) Public health data only

B) Clinical and laboratory data

C) Animal health data only

D) Financial records

13. Which of the following is a benefit of using WHONET in AMR surveillance?

A) Centralized data storage

B) Real-time weather monitoring

C) Enhanced data manipulation

D) Direct patient treatment

Section 5: QAAPT Integration

14. QAAPT is designed to work with which file format for data import?

A) Any Live Database

B) WHONET SQLITE and CSV

C) Any LIS dataset

D) All of the above

15. Which module in QAAPT allows for data visualization of AMR patterns?

A) qLoad

B) Antibiogram Generator

C) Custom Reports

D) Dashboard

16. What is the purpose of the QAAPT qLoad module?

A) Data visualization

B) Data import and conversion

C) Data encryption

D) Data sharing

17. Which of the following does QAAPT help generate?

A) Clinical trial results

B) Financial reports

C) AMR patterns, trends and antibiogram

D) Patient prescriptions

Section  6: Advanced WHONET and QAAPT Features

18. Which feature allows WHONET to support multiple languages?

A) Language Configuration

B) Global Settings

C) User Preferences

D) Software Update

19. How does QAAPT assist in AMR data analysis?

A) It provides medical recommendations

B) It enhances data visualization and trend analysis

C) It updates laboratory protocols

D) It integrates financial data

20. Which type of reports can you generate in QAAPT?

A) Financial forecasts

B) Clinical treatment plans

C) Antibiogram and resistance patterns

D) Marketing reports

21. What does configuring a laboratory in WHONET involve?

A) Setting up equipment

B) Entering laboratory details and defining antibiograms

C) Hiring laboratory personnel

D) Financial budgeting

Section 7: Troubleshooting and Support

22. Which of the following is a common issue resolved by WHONET troubleshooting?

A) Data entry errors

B) Language translation issues

C) Patient record duplication

D) Server connection problems

23. What is the recommended action if data does not import correctly in WHONET?

A) Restart the computer

B) Reinstall the software

C) Use BacLink to convert and import the data again

D) Manually enter all data

24. Which of the following best describes a “custom report” in WHONET?

A) A standard format report

B) A report customized based on specific laboratory data needs

C) A financial statement

D) A research article

25. Which of the following sectors can use WHONET and QAAPT?

A) Animal health

B) Public health

C) Food laboratories

D) All of the above

Section 8: Final Step 

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