Biostatistics

1. Apply descriptive techniques commonly used to summarize public health data
2. Use key concepts of probability, random variation and commonly used statistical probability distributions
3. Apply common statistical methods for inference
4. Interpret results of statistical analyses found in public health studies
5. Use vital statistics and other public health records in the description of population health characteristics and in public health research and evaluation

Environmental Health

6. Specify approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and safety
7. Specify current environmental risk assessment methods
8. Describe genetic, physiologic and psychosocial factors that affect susceptibility to adverse health outcomes following exposure to environmental hazards
9. Discuss various risk management and risk communication approaches in relation to issues of environmental justice and equity
10. Describe federal and state regulatory programs, guidelines,and authorities that control environmental health issues.

Epidemiology

11. Describe a public health problem in terms of magnitude,person, time, and place
12. Calculate basic epidemiology measures
13. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports
14. Comprehend basic ethical and legal principles pertaining tothe collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data
15. Recognize the principles and limitations of public health screening programs

Health Policy and Management

16. Identify the main components and issues of the organization, financing and delivery of health services in the US
17. Describe the legal and ethical bases for public health and health services
18. Apply quality and performance improvement concepts to address organizational performance issues
19. Use the principles of program planning, development, budgeting, management, and evaluation in organizational and community initiatives
20. Explain methods of ensuring community health safety and preparedness

Public Health Biology

21. Describe how behavior alters human biology
22. Explain how genetics and genomics affect disease processes and public health policy and practice

Social and Behavioral Science

23. Describe the role of social and community factors in both the onset and solution of public health problems
24. Identify basic theories, concepts, and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice
25. Identify individual, organizational, and community concerns, assets, resources and deficits for social and behavioral science interventions
26. Use evidence-based approaches in the development and evaluation of social and behavioral science interventions
27. Describe steps and procedures for the planning,implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies, and interventions

Communication

28. Develop cogent and persuasive written materials regarding public health topics
29. Deliver oral presentations using recognized criteria for effective information dissemination

Diversity and Cultural Proficiency

30. Demonstrate sensitivity to varied cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds of individuals, and groups, including: education,health, literacy, race, gender, age, profession, political preferences, health conditions, religion/spirituality, place of origin, sexual orientation and lifestyle
31. Recognize the varied levels of health access among individuals and within communities

Leadership

32. Provide examples of vision, mission, and core values for an organization
33. Encourage commitment to team work
34. Demonstrate basic negotiation and conflict management skills

Professionalism and Ethics

35. Apply ethical principles in both personal and professional interactions
36. Apply evidence-based concepts in public health decision-making

Program Planning and Assessment

37. Prepare a program budget
38. Monitor program performance and intervention fidelity
39. Prepare proposals for funding from internal and external sources

Systems Thinking

40. Outline the 10 essential public health services and their application to the major disciplines of public health