If you have questions or suggestions regarding these resources, please send an email to [email protected].
Vitamin Angels is committed to building program partner capacity and learning by providing the following training tools. Contact your Vitamin Angels representative or email [email protected] to request a training tool or for more information.
Step 1. Review the Learning and Support Toolbox – Use this document to choose which types of training and support tools are best for your organization's training needs. (English, Español, Français, Tagalog)
Step 2. Fill out Training Plan and Submit – Fill in the Training Plan and email to your Vitamin Angels representative in order to get access to offline eLearning, instructor-led training, or to have hard copies of the Visual Checklist or other materials mailed to your organization. (English, Español, Bahasa Indonesia)
| Learning Tools | Benefits | Requirements |
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eLearning: |
Most comprehensive training option Easy to train large numbers of service providers in a short period of time Taken at learner’s pace Certificate of Completion Can repeat the course multiple times |
Computer or smartphone Strong, reliable internet connection or USB port and internet access Completed VA Training Plan |
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Instructor-Led Training: |
Face-to-face interaction with instructor and real-time feedback Certificate of Competency |
5 – 7 hours Completed VA Training Plan Requires VA approval depending on availability |
| Support Tools | Benefits | Requirements |
|
Visual Checklist: |
Easy to access and share Useful during practice and on the job |
Printer May be requested for each service provider |
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Mobile App: |
Easy to access and share link Fun and simple Good for initial learning and refresher learning |
Smart phone, tablet, or computer Internet connection to open, then can be used offline |
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Steps Card: |
Simple to use and understand Small and compact VAS+D Dosing Calculator table |
Printer May be requested for each service providers from Vitamin Angels |
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Instructional Videos: |
Visual representations of service delivery Easy to access and share Re-watch to practice skill Good for review training |
Computer or smartphone Strong, reliable internet connection |
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Case Study Flash Cards |
Simple to use and understand Small and compact |
Printer May be requested for each service providers from Vitamin Angels |
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Instructor-Led Course Slides: |
Easy to access and share Good for refresher training Can be shared with multiple staff |
Computer or smartphone Internet connection to download |
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Educational Materials: |
Illustrated, printable instructions Can be shared with multiple staff Easy to bring to distribution site |
For download: Computer and printer Strong, reliable internet connection For printed copies from VA: Complete VA Training Plan |
The following resources are for organizations who are interested in taking the vitamin A supplementation and deworming (VAS+D) eLearning course and would like additional resources for their organizations.
Download eLearning course to your computer
Would you like to take the eLearning course on your computer? Click here to download and save the desktop/USB version of the VAS+D eLearning course for Windows. Once the course is downloaded using an internet connection, it can be taken offline at any time.
Take the eLearning course online
Would you like to take the eLearning course online? Please email [email protected] to request log-in information from the Vitamin Angels’ Technical Services team. Please write your name, country and field partner name in the subject of the email (example: 'Subject: Sony Smith, India, Children of the World').
The following Educational Materials are needed for eLearning: Visual Checklist and Performance Checklist. For more materials, click here.
The following resources are for organizations who are interested in the vitamin A supplementation and deworming (VAS+D) instructor-led course and would like additional resources for their organizations. For more information on instructor led/group training, please email [email protected].
The following Educational Materials are needed for Instructor-Led/Group Training: Visual Checklist and Performance Checklist. For more materials, click here.
This is a Job Aid to help service providers who are delivering VAS+D and assist those who are coaching others to provide VAS+D.
Use fun learning tools on your smart phone to practice giving VAS+D, watch short educational videos, and play VAS+D games. Visit: www.vitaminangelsmobile.org
The following instructional videos demonstrate how to deliver vitamin A and deworming (VAS+D) according to best practices.
These case study flash cards can be used individually or as a group to practice the VAS+D eligibility and dosing of children under 5 years old. (English, French, Haitian Creole, Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish)
Visit the Educational Materials webpage for manuals, posters, fact sheets and other materials for Program Partners to use when educating service providers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries about the benefits of VAS+D and prenatal multivitamins and how to best distribute them.