National training strategy - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Distance Learning
� Distance learning can be by e-learning/web-based training,
teleconferencing etc. It can help in development of niche expertise
on additional subject(s) for existing manpower, as also follow up
training for specialist. It can be available as and when needed without
any disturbance to the work schedule of the trainee.
� Medical colleges could develop e-curriculum for the training of health
personnel (Community Medicine Persons, Epidemiologist, DEOs,
Statisticians, etc.).
� District hospital may be linked to one or the other super specialty
hospital or medical college for higher level of care, especially for
remote areas. This network can also be used for training and e-referrals,
e.g. tele-medicine in Chhattisgarh connects 14 district Hospitals to
Raipur Medical College.
� Selection of appropriate format.
� Selected participants to have right technology.
� Mode of delivery depends on the instructions given to achieve the
goals of the course.
� Desired level of interaction between instructor and participants.
� Cost effective use of multiple technologies.
� Dedicated technical support to assist participants and instructor in
resolving technical problems is fundamental to success.
� Post training follow-up and support.
� Quality assurance by participants' support, faculty support, evaluation
and assessment.
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