PHTN audiences range from clinic nurses to health officers to TB outreach workers and frequently have included active duty military. State partners arrange for downlink sites for videoconferences, for distribution of pre-course materials, and for site facilitators. CDC makes videotapes of satellite videoconferences available for persons who were unable to participate in the live events. To ensure that the distance does not negatively affect learning, PHTN has established Learning Communities that include PHTN state distance learning coordinators, videoconference site facilitators, and self-study group leaders to provide guidance to participants in PHTN distance learning activities. In some instances, other accrediting agencies also award credits for PHTN training.
PHTN training is evaluated at all stages of development and delivery.
Formative evaluation is used during the development of the training to ensure that the content and design are appropriate for the intended audience. Process evaluation is carried out by collecting information from participants, state training coordinators, and site facilitators. Learning outcomes are measured through final exams.