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The purpose of this basic level training resource is to assist with the training of primary ear and hearing workers in developing countries, especially focused on Village Health Care Workers. The role of the village health care worker is vitally important for the prevention of ear and hearing disorders. An important role for the trained village health care worker is to help the patient, family and community to understand common ear diseases and hearing loss.Through this training resource, the village health care worker will be taught when to refer the patient for treatment and support. This resource covers basic methods for prevention and recognition of common ear disease and hearing loss. It also shows that, with understanding and the necessary support, people with hearing loss can play productive roles in the household, school or in the work place.

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