TRAINING PROGRAM IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT Vellore, India, November 1996 The Community Health Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore, is offering a 3 weeks course in Primary Health Care and Health Management in November 1996. This course is primarily for those interested in International Health and Public Health. Medical Students as well as students of public health are eligible for this course. Background information of Community Health Department, Christian Medical College, Vellore: Christian Medical College & Hospital was established in 1900. From an humble beginning it has grown to be one of the leading institution of this region. Currently it has a 1300 beds tertiary level hospital with specialties and sub- specialties. It trains physicians, nurses and allied health science professionals at diploma, graduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. It also provides primary and secondary level health services to a community of over 2,50,000 population. These services are provided by the Community Health Department which has been re-orienting and expanding its rural program, started 40 years ago, into a Community Health and Development Program (CHAD). Vellore town with a population of over 200,000 is situated 100 miles West of Madras on the Madras-Bangalore high-way and 130 miles East of Bangalore. Madras is the nearest international airport. There are direct flights from Europe by British and Lufthansa Airlines and from the east by Malaysian and Singapore Airlines. CHAD's community oriented program aims at: * a holistic approach to the overall well being of both the individual and the community; * motivation for social and economic development especially focusing on empowerment of women and their health needs through the primary, secondary and tertiary level health care services; * self-employment, primarily for women, through acquiring new skills, especially in non-traditional women's activities such as welding and masonry; * improving the environment through social forestry, water management, low cost sewage disposal system, and use of solar energy; * community based field training for health professionals at all levels. CHAD works in close collaboration with various sectors of the Government such as departments of Health, Rural Development, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. Primary Health Care and Health Management Training Program: The 3 week program on Primary Health Care and Health Management is organized for health professionals interested in primary health care, international health, and health policy. Students who wish to do elective are also eligible. An additional 2 -3 weeks of training by observation and discussion can be provided to those who wish to spend the time to study further issues in the following outline. The 3 weeks course aims to expose the participants to: I. Principles of primary health care 1. Community participation 2. Intersectoral approach 3. Use of appropriate technology 4. Equitable distribution II. Health policy and health delivery system 1. National health care delivery system 2. National programs - Tuberculosis Control, Leprosy Control, EPI, CSSM, Nutrition etc. III. Organization of a referral system 1. Referral system from village to tertiary level health care units 2. Requirement of establishing a referral system 3. Documentation and feedback IV. Organization of health information for management and evaluation 1. Elements of a Health Information System (HIS) 2. Organization of a Health Information System 3. Use of HIS in management, evaluation and health systems research V. Use of health volunteers for primary health care 1. Selection criteria and process of selection 2. Strategies for training health care workers 3. Supervision and evaluation VI. Evaluation & monitoring of programs 1. Epidemiological approach 2. Statistical analysis VII. Use of risk approach 1. Definition of risk approach 2. Identification of risk factors 3. Organization of an Maternal & Child Health Care program using risk approach Learning Method : Learning methods will include site visits to the health and development programs interaction with community leaders and health professionals at all levels, classroom exercises using community based data, lectures and seminars. Date : 4th to 23rd November 1996 Course Fee : USD 500 Board & Lodging : The Community Health Training Center has a guest house with two seated rooms and attached bath rooms and a canteen. Cost of board and lodging will be approximately 8 USD per day. How to apply : Those interested are requested to send the enclosed application before 31st of August to Dr. Abraham Joseph, Prof. & Head, Community Health Department, CMC, Vellore, India. Confirmed registration will take place only after the receipt of course fee and an advance of 100 USD towards board and lodging. Visa is required for all visitors. For further information, please write to : Dr. Abraham Joseph, Professor & Head, Community Health Department, CMC, Vellore 632 002, India. 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