CATEGORY

COMPETENCY

BIOSTATISTICS

·        -Apply descriptive techniques commonly used to summarize public health data

·        -Interpret results of statistical analysis found in public health studies

·        -Use vital statistics and other public health records in the description of population health characteristics and in public health research and evaluation

·        -Apply common statistical methods for inference

COMMUNICATION

·        -Develop cogent and persuasive written materials regarding public health topics

·        -Deliver oral presentations using recognized criteria for effective information dissemination

DIVERSITY

·        -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

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

·        -Specify approaches for assessing, preventing and controlling environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and safety

EPIDEMIOLOGY

·        -Calculate basic epidemiology measures

·        -Comprehend basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiological data

·        -Recognize the principles and limitations of public health screening programs

·        -Describe a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time and place

HEALTH  POLICY and MANAGEMENT

·        -Identify the main components and issues of the organization, financing and delivery of health services in the US

·        -Use the principles of program planning, development, budgeting, management and evaluation in organizational and community initiatives

HEALTH PROMOTION

·        -Identify basic theories, concepts and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice

·        -Describe the role of social and community factors in both the onset and solution of public health problems

·        -Use evidence-based approaches in the development and evaluation of social and behavioral science interventions

·        -Describe steps and procedures for the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs, policies and interventions

PROFESSIONAL

·        -Apply evidence-based concepts in public health decision-making

PLANNING

·        -Prepare proposals for funding from internal and external sources