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1.2 Direction for using this Module

To be well equipped with the necessary knowledge and competent care for a

patient with skin infections by using this module; follow these directions first:
- Try to study and answer all the questions in the pre-test that is for all

categories in the core module, and the specific questions to your category in
the respective satellite module

- After the pretest go through the core module

- Each category of the health center team should read their respective satellite
module

- Answer all the questions in the pretest and compare your results using the
keys after finishing the core and satellite modules.

- Study and discuss the specific learning objectives, activities and roles of each
category of the health center team.

1.3 Purpose and use of this Module

Lack of appropriate and relevant teaching materials are some of the problems that
hinder training of effective, competent task oriented professionals who are well versed

with the knowledge, attitudes and skills that would enable them to solve the problems of
the community. Preparation of such teaching materials is an important milestone in an

effort towards achieving these long-term goals.

Therefore, this module is prepared to facilitate the process of equipping trainees with

adequate knowledge and skills through interactive teaching mainly focused on the most
common skin diseases.

The module can be used in the basic training of health center teams in the training
institutions and training of health center teams who are already working in the

community, health workers and care givers. However, it is not intended to replace
standard textbooks or reference materials.

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