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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
