Training that is competency-based helps to ensure that public health professionals are building the knowlege and skills needed for their jobs. Examples in this section highlight how the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) have been incorporated into learning management systems, educational programs, and other training initiatives.
Nevada County Public Health Professional Development and Training Plan
At Nevada County Public Health (CA), employees complete a staff competency assessment based on the Core Competencies, which informs individual staff training plans. These individual training plans are included in employees' professional development plans, which form part of annual performance reviews. Areas for improvement, development, or growth are identified in the individual training/professional development plans, and supervisors work with employees to identify competency-based training to meet those needs. Employees track completion of training and can do so using a simple training log. To learn more, view the Professional Development and Training Plan, access the Individual Training Log, or review the Process section of Nevada County Public Health's workforce development plan.
Safe States Alliance Training Center
The Safe States Alliance offers workforce development opportunities through its Training Center. Workforce development opportunities are mapped to the Core Competencies, with courses listing the domains within the Core Competencies that are relevant to the training. Learners can search the Training Center's online clearinghouse by Core Competencies domain to access competency-based training opportunities. Access the Training Center.
TRAIN Learning Network
Powered by the Public Health Foundation, the TRAIN Learning Network provides public health, healthcare, behavioral health, preparedness, and other health professionals with one-stop access to thousands of trainings, many of which are competency-based. The Core Competencies are integrated into TRAIN, allowing learners to search for courses aligned with specific tiers, domains, or competencies within the Core Competencies and TRAIN partners and training providers to provide competency-based professional development for public health professionals. Access the TRAIN Learning Network.
Wichita State University Skill Enhancement Badges – Care of Populations
Wichita State University (KS) offers badge courses that introduce students to workplace skills that are in demand by employers. The Care of Populations badges focus on public health and are organized using domains within the Core Competencies. Access the badge courses.
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