Prevention of blindness and deafness

Primary ear and hearing care

A training resource aimed at managing ear diseases and reducing hearing problems in developing countries

Four training manuals (basic level, intermediate level trainer’s manual, intermediate level student’s workbook, advanced level) equip primary level health workers and communities in developing countries with simple, effective methods to reduce the burden of ear and hearing disorders.

Interactive training provides understanding of ear disease, and basic measures to prevent and manage common conditions and help people use hearing aids effectively.

Training manuals:

1. Basic level

Clear information, diagrams and drawings enable village health workers, teachers and parents help their community prevent and recognize common ear diseases and hearing impairment.

2. Intermediate level trainer’s manual

Provides tools needed for interactive training of primary level health workers in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common ear diseases and hearing impairment.

3. Intermediate level student’s workbook

The same framework as the trainer's manual enables each student understand and apply the knowledge and skills required for primary ear and hearing care.

4. Advanced level

Reinforces and extends previous learning so as to prevent, detect, diagnose, manage and rehabilitate ear and hearing disorders effectively at the primary level.

FEATURES:

Fact file

Facts about hearing loss, its causes, and prevention.

Photo gallery

Photos of people living with hearing impairment.

Photo stories

Stories of people living with hearing impairment.

Posters on hearing care

Based on PEHC resource (AVAILABLE SOON).

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WHO fact sheet

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Feedback form

Your comments and requests on the training manuals

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Burden of hearing impairment, strategies for prevention, national programmes, raising awareness

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Prevention of Blindness and Deafness
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Switzerland
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