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Analytic/Assessment
Skills
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Defines a problem |
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Determines appropriate uses and limitations
of both quantitative and qualitative data |
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Selects and defines variables relevant to
defined public health problems |
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Identifies relevant and appropriate data
and information sources |
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Evaluates the integrity and comparability
of data and identifies gaps in data sources |
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Applies ethical principles to the collection,
maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information
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Partners with communities to attach meaning
to collected quantitative and qualitative data |
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Makes relevant inferences from quantitative
and qualitative data |
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Obtains and interprets information regarding
risks and benefits to the community |
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Applies data collection processes, information
technology applications, and computer systems storage/retrieval
strategies |
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Recognizes how the data illuminates ethical,
political, scientific, economic, and overall public health issues |
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Policy
Development/Program Planning Skills
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Collects, summarizes, and interprets information
relevant to an issue |
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States policy options and writes clear and
concise policy statements |
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Identifies, interprets, and implements public
health laws, regulations, and policies related to specific programs
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Articulates the health, fiscal, administrative,
legal, social, and political implications of each policy option
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States the feasibility and expected outcomes
of each policy option |
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Utilizes current techniques in decision
analysis and health planning |
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Decides on the appropriate course of action
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Develops a plan to implement policy, including
goals, outcome and process objectives, and implementation steps
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Translates policy into organizational plans,
structures, and programs |
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Prepares and implements emergency response
plans |
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Develops mechanisms to monitor and evaluate
programs for their effectiveness and quality |
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Communication Skills
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Communicates effectively both in writing
and orally, or in other ways |
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Solicits input from individuals and organizations
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Advocates for public health programs and
resources |
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Leads and participates in groups to address
specific issues |
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Uses the media, advanced technologies, and
community networks to communicate information |
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Effectively presents accurate demographic,
statistical, programmatic, and scientific information for professional
and lay audiences |
| Attitudes |
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Listens to others in an unbiased manner,
respects points of view of others, and promotes the expression
of diverse opinions and perspectives |
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Cultural
Competency Skills
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Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting
sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from
diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic
and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyle
preferences |
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Identifies the role of cultural, social,
and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public
health services |
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Develops and adapts approaches to problems
that take into account cultural differences |
| Attitudes |
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Understands the dynamic forces contributing
to cultural diversity |
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Understands the importance of a diverse
public health workforce |
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Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
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Establishes and maintains linkages with
key stakeholders |
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Utilizes leadership, team building, negotiation,
and conflict resolution skills to build community partnerships
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Collaborates with community partners to
promote the health of the population |
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Idenitifies how public and private organizations
operate within a community |
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Accomplishes effective community engagements
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Identifies community assets and available
resources |
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Develops, implements, and evaluates a community
public health assessment |
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Describes the role of government in the
delivery of community health services |
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Basic
Public Health Sciences Skills
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Identifies the individual's and organization's
responsibilities within the context of the Essential Public
Health Services and core functions |
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Defines, assesses, and understands the health
status of populations, determinants of health and illness, factors
contributing to health promotion and disease prevention, and
factors influencing the use of health services |
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Understands the historical development,
structure, and interaction of public health and health care
systems |
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Identifies and applies basic research methods
used in public health |
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Applies the basic public health sciences
including behavioral and social sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology,
environmental public health, and prevention of chronic and infectious
diseases and injuries |
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Identifies and retrieves current relevant
scientific evidence |
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Identifies the limitations of research and
the importance of observations and interrelationships |
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Attitudes
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Develops a lifelong commitment to rigorous
critical thinking |
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Financial
Planning and Management Skills
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Develops and presents a budget |
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Manages programs within budget constraints
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Applies budget processes |
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Develops strategies for determining budget
priorities |
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Monitors program performance |
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Prepares proposals for funding from external
sources |
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Applies basic human relations skills to
the management of organizations, motivation of personnel, and
resolution of conflicts |
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Manages information systems for collection,
retrieval, and use of data for decision-making |
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Negotiates and develops contracts and other
documents for the provision of population-based services |
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Conducts cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit,
and cost-utility analyses |
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Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
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Creates a culture of ethical standards within
organizations and communities |
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Helps create key values and shared vision
and uses these principles to guide action |
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Identifies internal and external issues
that may impact delivery of essential public health services
(i.e., strategic planning) |
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Facilitates collaboration with internal
and external groups to ensure participation of key stakeholders
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Promotes team and organizational learning
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Contributes to development, implementation,
and monitoring of organizational performance standards |
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Uses the legal and political system to effect
change |
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Applies theory of organizational structures
to professional practice |
