The WHO Eye care competency framework (ECCF) is a tool that will provide a set of global comprehensive competencies and activities. This tool will enable planning and development of eye care workforce to be aligned to a recognized standard of competencies and activities and will assist with maintaining an effective eye care workforce in terms of composition, …
Guide to applying the WHO Eye Care Competency Framework
This accompanying guide to the WHO ECCF provides a step-by-step approach on how users can adapt and use the ECCF in their context. Additionally, it guides users to develop their own competency framework and/or competency-based curricula for their setting. Four case studies are included in the guide to assist users understand the application of the ECCF in different settings.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
https://www.who.int/
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
English, Chinese, Portuguese
Categories:
Report
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