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The national primary eye care trining manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance in the design, implementation and evaluation of a course that aims to
build and strengthen the capacity of health personnel to manage eye patients at primary-level health facilities in Nigeria.
The course falls within the remit of continuous professional development in its broadest sense. Its content focuses on
simple evidence-based practice that can be easily carried out in primary-level health facilities all over Africa.
This manual is intended for use by course directors and facilitators. Its intended audience includes all persons who wish
to commission, support or offer a course serving the above aims, including pre-service training. This manual sets out the
requisite steps for the preparation and organization of such a course.
build and strengthen the capacity of health personnel to manage eye patients at primary-level health facilities in Nigeria.
The course falls within the remit of continuous professional development in its broadest sense. Its content focuses on
simple evidence-based practice that can be easily carried out in primary-level health facilities all over Africa.
This manual is intended for use by course directors and facilitators. Its intended audience includes all persons who wish
to commission, support or offer a course serving the above aims, including pre-service training. This manual sets out the
requisite steps for the preparation and organization of such a course.
Details
Publisher Name:
Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria
Publisher Website:
https://www.nationaleyehealthprogramme.org
Publication Year:
2020
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Nigeria
Categories:
Education or training, Guide
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