PaRROT Program Introduction

Learning objectives Understand and be aware of: History, objectives principles and expected outcomes of PaRROT Program content, delivery modes and stages of the PaRROT training program Your learning style and some learning strategies. There is no assessment for this unit

History : Initial research 2002 – Rural and remote strategy developed 2005 State strategy developed Evidence supporting the need for a systematic approach

History 2008 – Successful bid for People Plan funding 2008 – Needs and SWOT analyses conducted 2009 – Development of the chronic disease orientation and training framework 2009 – Early development of the PaRROT orientation and training program

Objectives Provide Knowledge and skills Training support Sustainable training program Accessible and appropriate resources Improve the quality of clinical chronic disease care Support the systematic approach to chronic disease care

Principles Create an environment to promote learning Align learning priorities Integrate best practice and standards Provide and promote learning options Lead and manage learning Monitor and evaluate.

Principles For the Learner it will be Sustainable Supported Affordable Accessible Appropriate Acceptable and Effective

Expected Outcomes Enhanced workforce Standardised information A systematic approach to chronic disease Population health focus Improved rural and remote health.

Program Content 17 Units Core Prevention Early Detection Management

Delivery Modes Flexible modes delivery including: DVD – self directed learning Web page – self directed learning Workshop delivery mode Facilitator training Participants need to be taken off-line Or any combination of the above

Stages Orientation Induction Professional Development Additional