Technical assistance modules
iSIKHNAS Training
to ensure confident participation in the iSIKHNAS animal health information system at all levels.
Staff development courses
to support staff in the collection, managagment and use of data
1. Field Epidemiology
- Under development - coming early 2014
- Under development - coming late 2014
2. Field Surveillance
Basic Course for Para-vets
- Under development - coming in mid 2014
Advanced Module for Veterinarians
- Under development - coming late 2014
3. Disease Investigation
A basic course for para-vets in the practical, clinical procedures involved in the investigation of an animal health problem.
- Under development - coming in mid 2014
4. Using GIS for Animal Health
A practical, video-assisted, self-access course for staff at any level interested in using GIS in the analysis and presentation of iSIKHNAS data.
- Under development - coming late 2014
5. Epidemiological Data Analysis
A practical, problem-based, video-assisted course for staff involved in decision making using an epidemiological approach to the analysis of iSIKHNAS data.
- Under development - coming mid 2014
6. Budget Advocacy
A practical course in the use of iSIKHNAS data for maintaining or increasing budget for animal health services at the district and provincial level.
- Under development - coming mid 2014
7. Recognising signs of poor health
Basic course in the recognition of basic signs of disease and suffering in animals for village level animal health reporters (pelsa)
- Under development - coming mid 2014
8. Excel Training
- These courses will be revised before the end of 2014 in order to reflect the improvements in disease reporting, data validation and data management brought about by the new integrated animal health information system, iSIKHNAS.