PCF5: Open and distance learning for health worker training

Title of session
Open and distance learning for health worker training

Session details

 * Date: 17 July 2008
 * Time: 11:00-12:30
 * Room: Clarke Hall

Session papers

 * Syed Shahzad Shah, A case study on role of distance education in preventive to curative health and nutrition issues, (200)
 * Shubhangi Vaidya, Capacity building for carers of children with learning disabilities (313)

Key Issues that arose in the session

 * ODL can be used for medical matters
 * some experience is preferrable
 * Useful for continueing education that is not received in formal training
 * Addresses the needs of the country
 * Disability in the developing world is not an individual problem but often a family problem, marginalisation occurs
 * ODL offers an opportunity to reach these marginalised groups
 * has potential to create circles of support
 * has potential to create circles of support

Points for future action (Policy, recommendations, commitments etc.)

 * ODL for medical education needs to be developed and designed according to national and prioritised needs
 * disability requires ODL attention
 * Can lead to circles of support for marginalised groups
 * ODL for carers of disability needs focus