learning methods. Participants felt that individual attention was given to them during the entire course and enrollment in the course was useful for their professional work. In addition, it increased their confidence and skills for day-to-day work and resolved their doubts to a reasonable extent. One fifth of participants were not computer literate and did not know how to use internet when enrolled but none of them experienced any difficulty in understanding lessons with some hand holding by local tutor. Use of smart phones assisting patient care is being evaluated . Conclusion Online learning with skill practice at partnering institutions in essential newborn and sick newborn care is feasible and acceptable for in-service health care providers and serves as a useful tool for professional development of their practical skills and knowledge. Apps on smart phone which run off line have potential to strengthen point of care for sick newborn care management for healthcare professionals. Key Words : e Learning , standard treatment protocols , sick neonates , essential newborn care
learning methods. Participants felt that individual attention was given to them during the entire course and enrollment in the course was useful for their professional work. In addition, it increased their confidence and skills for day-to-day work and resolved their doubts to a reasonable extent. One fifth of participants were not computer literate and did not know how to use internet when enrolled but none of them experienced any difficulty in understanding lessons with some hand holding by local tutor. Use of smart phones assisting patient care is being evaluated . Conclusion Online learning with skill practice at partnering institutions in essential newborn and sick newborn care is feasible and acceptable for in-service health care providers and serves as a useful tool for professional development of their practical skills and knowledge. Apps on smart phone which run off line have potential to strengthen point of care for sick newborn care management for healthcare professionals. Key Words : e Learning , standard treatment protocols , sick neonates , essential newborn care