Table 4 MHW and MHV training courses
Training courses | Migrant health workers | Migrant health volunteers |
|---|---|---|
Duration | ||
 Lecture (hours) | 40 | 20 |
 Practice (hours) | 80 | 20 |
Contents | ||
 − Thai culture, laws, health insurance | Yes | Yes |
 − Roles & ethics  − Basic hygiene | ||
 − Essential skills e.g. communication, health assistants | ||
 − Surveillance & prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases | ||
 − Specific issues e.g. TB and HIV | ||
 − Reproductive health | Yes | No |
 − Mental health | ||
 − Environmental health | ||
 − Home health care & rehabilitation | ||