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.
Related Resources
- Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
- Core Competencies Tools
- Putting the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals into Practice
- Competency Assessments for Public Health Professionals
- Determining Essential Core Competencies for Public Health Jobs: A Prioritization Process (2021 Core Competencies)
- City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals Prioritization Process
- Foundational Public Health Services
- Workforce Development Technical Assistance and Training
For more information, please contact Competencies@phf.org.