This course introduces the Peste des Petits Ruminants Monitoring and Assessment Tool (PMAT), a key component of the Global Strategy for the Control and Eradication of PPR (GCES). The course prepares participants to effectively use the PMAT, whether as a standalone online course or as part of a blended learning approach before a face-toface workshop or event.
Study time
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2.5 hours.
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Duration
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2 weeks.
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Languages currently available
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Target audience
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Government veterinary service staff responsible for peste des petits ruminants (PPR) control and competition of the PMAT, including Chief Veterinary Officers, PPR National Coordinators, national epidemiologists, and members of the PPR Coordination Committee, and regional advisory groups (RAGs). The course is designed for any country or region using PMAT to prevent or control PPR.
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Learning objectives
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- Identify key features of PPR epidemiology and its impacts.
- Outline the purpose and stepwise approach of the GCES.
- Describe the five technical elements of the GCES.
- Explain when and how to use the PMAT.
- Fill in the PMAT with relevant data based on the country’s situation.
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Course structure
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The course consists of four self-paced, interactive modules, with tutor support available through live online sessions or face-to-face workshops, depending on the setting.
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Topics covered
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- Introduction to the GCES and PMAT.
- Stakeholder roles in the PMAT.
- How to complete the PMAT.
- Interpreting and using PMAT outputs.
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