The importance of training trainers is often overlooked in considering the task of training primary health care workers. The results of a WHO-assisted project to train nurse-trainers in Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) are described and guidelines for training of trainers in LDC's provided. The necessity of adequate preparation in all aspects of the training process is stressed: training design, teaching methods, PHC content, and training evaluation.
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