Table 1 Themes and objectives of each web-based self-learning module

1

Create a concrete vision of the ideal community

Understand the viewpoints of creating a concrete vision of the ideal community

2

Bridge the daily practices of PHNs' with local healthcare planning

Envision the implementation of the Plan-Do-Check-Action cycle, from the evaluation of daily PHN practices to clarifying improvements and procedures

Increase the motivation to bridge the daily practices of PHNs with the PDCA cycle

3

Basic knowledge necessary for local healthcare planning

Sort out the policies, programs, and projects involved in the plan you are helping to develop

Understand the relationship between the plan involving PHNs and various other plans

4

Understand the steps of the healthcare planning process

Understand the overall schedule and development process of planning

Understand the nature of goal setting for each program and project

5

Hone coordination skills with related parties

Understand how to set up the committees/meetings necessary for planning

Understand how to collaborate with related persons and residents in order to utilize the plan in daily PHN practices

6

Accomplish goal setting and project evaluation

Understand the list of target values related to national/prefectural governments

Establish project objectives that are consistent with the target values of national/prefectural governments