Appropriate Community Technology - A Training Manual (Peace Corps, 1982, 685 p.): Phase V: Solar agricultural dryers: Session 13. Approaches to health systems

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HIGHLIGHTING

Appropriate Community Technology - A Training Manual (Peace Corps, 1982, 685 p.)

Phase V: Solar agricultural dryers

		(introduction...)
		Phase V Calendar
		Session 1. Introduction to agricultural dryers
		Session 2. Tour of solar dryers
		Session 3. Solar agricultural dryer design procedures and rules of thumb
		Session 4. Two-hour dryer construction
		Session 5. Review of existing solar dryer plans
		Session 6. Smoke testing solar dryers
		Session 7. Introducing new technologies: solar dryers
		Session 8. Design of solar agricultural dryers
		Session 9. Site selection and preparation
		Session 10. Construction of solar agricultural dryers
		Session 11. Issues and methods in development and diffusion of appropriate technology
		Session 12. Natural cooling
		Session 13. Approaches to health systems
		Session 14. Nutritional gardening
		Session 15. Practical drying tips
		Session 16. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
		Session 17. Dryer assessment and modification
		Session 18. Introduction to cost benefit analysis (cba)
		Session 19. Presentation of solar dryers
		Session 20. Introduction to the final phase of the training program

Session 13. Approaches to health systems

Total time:	2 hours
Objectives:	* To present and discuss various health care concepts and approaches
	* To develop a list of guidelines for self-help community health systems
	* To discuss the role of the volunteer in community health efforts
Resources:	Refer to Phase III: Session 13, "Appropriate Technologies for Health"
Materials:	Newsprint and felt-tip pens

Trainer Notes

The presentations made in this session are the result of an assignment given to the participants in Phase III: Session 13, "Appropriate Technologies for Health."

Procedures:

Step 1. (5 minutes)
Present the session objectives and outline the activities.

Step 2. (1 hour, 20 minutes)
Have the participants form their interest groups and give their presentations.

Trainer Notes

* Be sure a timekeeper is appointed, and that the presentations are limited to ten minutes each.

* Encourage questions, comments and discussion after each presentation.

Step 3. (35 minutes)
Have the participants develop a list of guidelines for self-help health programs and for the role of the volunteer in such efforts.

Trainer Notes

Post the suggested guidelines on newsprint. If the group needs assistance, some suggestions are:

* Locally-based and -operated programs
* Integration of local practitioners
* Volunteers as facilitators, not providers

Step 4.
Conclude by having participants discuss ways in which they might apply these guidelines in their work as Peace Corps Volunteers.