There are two main uses for audio-visual materials in training and health education programmes:

(1) for training THPs in the classroom;

(2) as tools that THPs can use to inform or educate clients or community groups about health.

Materials for training THPs include:

• diagrams and posters;

• flip charts;

• picture books;

• flannelgraphs;

• models;

• 35 mm slides;

• films and videos.

There are many ways you can use these visual aids in training:

• as part of a talk or a demonstration;

• to get trainees interested in a subject;

• to start a discussion;

• to represent real life as clearly as possible;

• to save time (a picture can show quickly something that would take many words and much time to describe);

• to reinforce learning.

Materials for health education:

The following have been used by THPs to inform or educate community members about prevention of illness or disease or to promote health. They serve very important functions when THPs perform PHC services for families.

• flip charts;

• picture books;

• graphic checklists;

• models;

• pictorial record cards.