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The Relationship Between the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, 10 Essential Public Health Services, and Foundational Public Health Services

Using multiple conceptual frameworks simultaneously is the norm in any field of study or practice. Public health is no exception. Concurrent frameworks often focus on different concepts or apply concepts in different settings. It is important to understand who and what is addressed by each framework and how each framework is meant to be used.   

This document describes the relationship between the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, 10 Essential Public Health Services, and Foundational Public Health Services.

For more information, please contact Competencies@phf.org.

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