Core Competencies - Society for Public Health Education

CROSSWALKING HEALTH EDUCATION AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMPETENCIES
VERSION 1.2
AREA 1: ASSESS NEEDS, ASSETS AND CAPACITY FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
COMPETENCY 1.1. Plan Assessment Process
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
1.1.1
Identify existing and
needed resources to
conduct assessments
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.1.1 Identify existing and needed resources to conduct
assessments for public health preparedness and response.
1.1.2
Identify stakeholders to
participate in the
assessment process
4. Assessment
1. Roles and
Relationships
4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.1.2 Assist in identifying stakeholders to participate in
assessments for public health preparedness and response.
1.1.3
Apply theories and
models to develop
assessment strategies
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.1.3 Incorporate health education theories and principles
in community assessments associated with public health
preparedness and response.
1.1.5 Engage
stakeholders to
participate in the
assessment process
4. Assessment
1. Roles and
Relationships
4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.1.4 Assist in engaging stakeholders to participate in
assessments for public health preparedness and response.
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1.1.4 Develop plans for
data collection,
analysis, and
interpretation
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.1.5 Assist in developing plans for data collection, analysis,
and interpretation as part of the assessments for public
health preparedness and response.
1.1.6 Integrate research
designs, methods, and
instruments into
assessment plan
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.1.6 Assist in developing community preparedness
assessments and after action reports.
Competency 1.2: Access Existing Information and Data Related to Health
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
1.2.1. Identify sources
of data related to
health
1.2.2. Critique sources
of health information
using theory and
evidence from the
literature
1.2.3. Select valid
sources of information
about health
1.2.4. Identify gaps in
data using theories and
assessment models
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
1.2.1 Identify sources of available data to assess the public
health preparedness and response needs of communities.
1.2.2 Critique sources of available data that assess the
public health preparedness and response needs of
communities.
1.2.3 Select sources of available data on the public health
preparedness and response needs of communities.
1.2.4 Use theories and models as a means to prioritize the
public health preparedness and response needs of
communities.
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1.2.5. Establish
collaborative
relationships and
agreements that
facilitate access to data
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
4. Assessment
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
1.2.5 Assist in establishing collaborative relationships and
agreements to access health-related data useful in assessing
the public health preparedness and response needs of
communities.
COMPETENCY 1.3: Collect Quantitative and/or Qualitative Data Related to Health
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Competencies
Competency Sub-competency
1.3.3. Identify data
collection instruments
and methods
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.1 Identify available data collection instruments and
methods to conduct needs assessment for public health
preparedness and response
1.3.1. Collect primary
and/or secondary data
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.2 Collect primary and secondary data for public health
preparedness and response.
1.3.2. Integrate primary
data with secondary
data
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.3 Integrate primary data with secondary data for public
health preparedness and response.
1.3.4. Develop data
collection instruments
and methods
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.4 Develop data collection instruments and methods to
conduct needs assessment for public health preparedness
and response.
1.3.5. Train personnel
and stakeholders
regarding data
collection
1. Roles and
Relationships
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.4 Train personnel and stakeholders involved in collecting
data needed for public health preparedness and response.
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1.3.6 Use data
collection instruments
and methods
4. Assessment 4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.5 Use data collection instruments and methods to assess
public health preparedness and response needs.
1.3.7 Employ ethical
standards when
collecting data
1. Roles and
Relationships
4. Assessment
1.3 Analyze the ethical
challenges faced by public
health workers and public
health organizations.
4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.3.6 Employ ethical standards in the collection of data for
public health preparedness and response
COMPETENCY 1.4: Examine Relationships Among Behavioral, Environmental and Genetic Factors That Enhance or Compromise Health
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
1.4.1. Identify factors
that influence health
behaviors
1.4.3. Identify factors
that enhance or
compromise health
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.4.1 Identify factors that influence the behavior of
individuals in public health preparedness and response.
1.4.2 Identify factors that enhance and compromise the
health of populations in public health preparedness and
response.
1.4.2. Analyze factors
that influence health
behaviors
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.4.3 Analyze factors that factors that influence the
behavior of individuals in public health preparedness and
response.
1.4.4. Analyze factors
that enhance or
compromise health
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.4.4 Analyze factors that enhance and compromise the
health of populations in public health preparedness and
response.
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COMPETENCY 1.5: Examine Factors That Influence the Learning Process
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
1.5.1. Identify factors
that foster or hinder
the learning process
1.5.3. Identify factors
that foster or hinder
attitudes and belief
1.5.5 Identify factors
that foster or hinder
skill building
1.5.2. Analyze factors
that foster or hinder
the learning process
1.5.4. Analyze factors
that foster or hinder
attitudes and beliefs
1.5.6 Analyze factors
that foster or hinder
5. Incident
Management
5. Incident
Management
5. Incident
Management
5. Incident
Management
5. Incident
Management
5. Incident
Management
5.4 Describe psychosocial
consequences likely to be
experienced by public health
workers and community
members.
5.4 Describe psychosocial
consequences likely to be
experienced by public health
workers and community
members.
5.4 Describe psychosocial
consequences likely to be
experienced by public health
workers and community
members.
5.4 Describe psychosocial
consequences likely to be
experienced by public health
workers and community
members.
5.4 Describe psychosocial
consequences likely to be
experienced by public health
workers and community
members.
5.4 Describe psychosocial
consequences likely to be
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
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1.5.1 Identify factors that influence learning, attitudes,
beliefs and application of skills in public health
preparedness and response.
1.5.2 Assist in analyzing factors that influence learning,
attitudes, beliefs and application of skills in public health
preparedness and response.
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skill building
experienced by public health ESF 8 Preparedness
workers and community
members.
COMPETENCY 1.6: Examine Factors That Enhance or Compromise the Process of Health Education
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
1.6.1. Determine the
extent of available
health education
programs,
interventions, and
policies
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify key components of
an emergency operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.6.1 Assess the extent and quality of available health
education programs, interventions and policies for public
health preparedness and response
1.6.2. Assess the
quality of available
health education
programs,
interventions, and
policies
1.6.3. Identify existing
and potential partners
for the provision of
health education
1.6.4. Assess social,
environmental, and
political conditions that
may impact health
education
3. Planning and
Improvement
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify key components of
an emergency operations plan.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
3. Identify the key components
of an emergency operations
plan.
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.6.2 Identify existing and potential partners for providing
health education programs and interventions for public
health preparedness and response.
1.6.3 Assess social, economic, environmental, economic and
political conditions that may impact health education
programs and interventions for public health preparedness
and response.
1.6.6. Assess the need
for resources to foster
4. Assessment 4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
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1.6.4 Assess the need for resources for health education
programs and interventions for public health preparedness
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health education ESF 8 Preparedness and response.
COMPETENCY 1.7: Infer Needs for Health Education Based on Assessment Findings
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
1.7.1. Analyze
assessment findings
interventions, and
policies
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.7.1 Analyze the needs assessment, interventions and
policy outcomes to help prepare for training in public health
preparedness and response.
1.7.2. Synthesize
assessment findings
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.7.2 Apply needs assessment findings to health education
programs, interventions and policies for public health
preparedness and response.
1.7.4. Identify
emerging health
education needs
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.7.3 Identify health education priorities for public health
preparedness and response.
1.7.5. Report
assessment findings
4. Assessment
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
1.7.4 Report findings of the public health preparedness and
response assessment to internal and external stakeholders.
Area of Responsibility II: PLAN HEALTH EDUCATION
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COMPETENCY 2.1: Involve Priority Populations and Other Stakeholders
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
2.1.1 Incorporate
principles of
community
organization
2.1.2 Identify priority
populations and other
stakeholders
2.1.3 Communicate
need for health
education to priority
populations and
other stakeholders
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
4. Assessment
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1. Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
1. Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
2.1.1 Incorporate principles of community organization in
public health preparedness and response plans.
2.1.2 Assist in identifying those populations that may be at
higher risk for adverse health outcomes in emergency
events.
2.1.3 Assist in using health and risk communication
strategies to reach intended audiences in public health
preparedness and response.
2.1.4 Develop
collaborative efforts
among priority
populations and
other stakeholders
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
1. Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1.5 Discuss strategies to
promote community resilience.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
2.1.4 Assist in developing collaborative efforts among
intended audiences in public health preparedness and
response.
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2.1.5 Elicit input from
priority populations
and other stakeholders
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
2.1.5 Assist in eliciting input from intended audiences in
public health preparedness and response.
2.1.6 Obtain
commitments from
priority populations
and other stakeholders
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
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ESF 15
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
2.1.6 Assist in obtaining commitments from priority
populations in public health preparedness and response.
COMPETENCY 2.2: Develop Goals and Objectives
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
2.2.1 Use assessment
results to inform the
planning process
2.2.3 Select planning
model(s) for health
education
4. Assessment
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.2.1 Use assessment results to inform training plans for
intended audiences related to public health preparedness
and response.
2.2.2 Select planning model(s) for training and health
education programs to address the needs of intended
audiences in public health preparedness and response.
2.2.4 Develop goal
statements
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.2.3 Assist in developing objectives for training and health
education programs to address the needs of intended
audiences in public health preparedness and response.
2.2.5 Formulate
specific, measurable,
attainable, realistic, and
time-sensitive
objectives
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
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2.2.6 Assess resources
needed to achieve
objectives
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.2.4 Assist in assessing resources needed to achieve
preparedness-related training objectives.
COMPETENCY 2.3: Select or Design Strategies and Interventions
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
2.3.1 Assess efficacy
of various strategies to
ensure consistency with
objectives
2.3.2 Design theorybased
strategies and
interventions to
achieve stated
objectives
2.3.3 Select a variety
of strategies and
interventions to
achieve stated
objectives
2.3.4 Comply with
legal and ethical
principles in designing
strategies and
interventions
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.3.1 Assist in assessing the efficacy of various strategies
and interventions to ensure consistency with preparednessrelated
objectives.
2.3.2 Design theory-based strategies and interventions to
achieve stated preparedness-related objectives.
2.3.3 Select a variety of strategies and interventions to
achieve stated preparedness-related objectives.
2.3.4 Comply with legal and ethical principles in designing
preparedness-related strategies and interventions.
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2.3.5 Apply principles
of cultural competence
in selecting and
designing strategies
and interventions
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.3.5 Apply principles of cultural competence in selecting
and designing preparedness-related strategies and
interventions.
2.3.6 Pilot test
strategies and
interventions
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.3.6 Pilot test preparedness-related strategies and
interventions.
COMPETENCY 2.4: Develop a Scope and Sequence for the Delivery of Health Education
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
2.4.1 Determine the
range of health
education needed to
achieve goals and
objectives
2.4.2 Select resources
required to implement
health education
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
5. Incident
Management
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
5.2 Apply culturally competent
public health actions.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.4.1 Determine the range of health education strategies
and interventions needed to achieve preparedness-related
goals and objectives.
2.4.2 Select resources required to implement preparednessrelated
strategies and training interventions.
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2.4.3 Use logic models
to guide the planning
process
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.4.3 Use logic models to guide the planning process for
preparedness and response programs and interventions.
2.4.4 Organize health
education into a logical
sequence
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.4.4 Assist in developing a logical sequence and timeline
for the delivery of preparedness and response health
education.
2.4.5 Develop a
timeline for the delivery
of health education
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.4.6 Analyze the
opportunity for
integrating health
education into other
programs
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
2.4.5 Analyze the opportunity for integrating preparednessrelated
health programs and other interventions.
2.4.7 Develop a
process for integrating
health education into
other programs
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
2.4.6 Develop a process for integrating preparedness and
response-related health education into other public health
programs.
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COMPETENCY 2.5: Address Factors That Affect Implementation
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
2.5.1 Identify factors
that foster or hinder
implementation
2.5.2 Analyze factors
that foster or hinder
implementation
2.5.3 Use findings of
pilot to refine
implementation plans
as needed
2.5.4 Develop a
conducive learning
environment
3. Planning and
Improvement
5. Incident
Management
3. Planning and
Improvement
5. Incident
Management
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
5.2 Apply culturally competent
public health actions.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
5.2 Apply culturally competent
public health actions.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
2.5.1 Identify factors that foster or hinder the
implementation of training and health education for public
health preparedness and response.
2.5.2 Analyze factors that foster or hinder the
implementation of training and health education for public
health preparedness and response.
2.5.3 Use findings of preliminary assessment to refine
implementation plans in public health preparedness and
response.
2.5.4 Structure the learning environment for training and
health education in public health preparedness and
response that supports learning outcomes.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY III: Implement Health Education
COMPETENCY 3.1: Implement a Plan of Action
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3.1.2 Collect baseline
data
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
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Preparedness
3.1.2 Collect community baseline public health
preparedness data.
3.1.3 Use strategies to
ensure cultural
competence in
implementing health
education plans
5. Incident
Management
5.2 Apply culturally competent
public health actions
ESF 8
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Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.1.2 Review public health preparedness and response plans
for cultural competence.
3.1.4 Use a variety of
strategies to
deliver a plan of action
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.1.3 Assist in implementing public health preparedness and
response strategies in accordance with one’s assigned
responsibilities.
3.1.5 Promote plan of
action
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.1.4 Communicate public health preparedness and
response plans to partners and stakeholders.
3.1.6 Apply theories
and models of
implementation
5. Incident
Management
5.2 Apply culturally competent
public health actions.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.1.5 Incorporate health education theories and principles
into interventions for public health preparedness and
response.
3.1.7 Launch plan of
action
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.1.6 Implement public health preparedness and response
plans in accordance with one’s assigned responsibilities.
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3.2.1 Monitor
progress in accordance
with timeline
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.2.1 Compare progress of implementing health education
in public health preparedness and response with original
timeline.
NEW COMPETENCY
ADDED
3.2.2 Analyze the progress of the findings in preparedness
and response heath education.
3.2.2 Assess progress
in achieving objectives
3.2.3 Modify plan of
action as needed
3.2.4 Monitor use of
resources
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.2.3 Assess the progress of the findings in preparedness
and response heath education.
3.2.4 Modify plan of action for health education in public
health preparedness and response based on progress
assessment.
3.2.5 Monitor use of resources to achieve the objectives for
health education in public health preparedness and
response.
3.2.5 Monitor
compliance with legal
and ethical principles
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.3 Analyze the ethical
challenges faced by public
health workers and public
health organizations.
1.4 Explain the legal issues that
need to be addressed by public
health workers and public
health organizations.
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Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.2.6 Monitor compliance with legal and ethical principles of
preparedness-related training and education.
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3.3.1 Select training
participants needed for
implementation
3.3.2 Identify training
needs
3.3.3 Develop training
objectives
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
3. Planning and
Improvement
1. Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1. Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.3.1 Assist in identifying individuals who need training for
the implementation of public health preparedness and
response health education interventions.
3.3.2 Assist in identifying training needs of individuals
involved in the implementation of public health
preparedness and response health education interventions.
3.3.3 Assist in developing training objectives for individuals
involved in the implementation of public health
preparedness and response health education interventions.
3.3.4 Create training
using best practices
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.3.4 Apply best practices to the development of health
education training for individuals involved in public health
preparedness and response
3.3.5 Demonstrate a
wide range of training
strategies
3.3.6 Deliver training
3. Planning and
Improvement
1. Roles and
Relationships
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.3.5 Assist in implementing health education training for
individuals involved in public health preparedness and
response.
3.3.7 Evaluate training 3. Planning and
Improvement
3.3.8 Use evaluation
findings to plan future
training
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.3 Use evaluation results in
the development of an
improvement plan.
3.3 Use evaluation results in
the development of an
improvement plan.
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ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
3.3.6 Assist in evaluating health education training for
individuals involved in public health preparedness and
response.
3.3.7 Assist in using evaluation findings to plan future health
education trainings for individuals involved in public health
preparedness and response.
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Area of Responsibility IV: CONDUCT EVALUATION AND RESEARCH RELATED TO HEALTH EDUCATION
COMPETENCY 4.1: Develop Evaluation/Research Plan
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
4.1.1
Create purpose
statement
4.1.2
Develop
evaluation/research
questions
4.1.3
Assess feasibility of
conducting evaluation/
research
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
4.1.1 Participate in discussions regarding the measures of
public health preparedness and response in a community.
4.1.2 Participate in discussions regarding the strengths and
liabilities of alternative ways of assessing the public health
preparedness and response capabilities of a community.
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4.1.4
Critique evaluation and
research methods and
findings found in the
related
literature
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
4.1.3 Critique the public health preparedness and response
peer and non peer-reviewed literature associated with
health education, instructional design and behavioral
sciences.
4.1.6
Assess the merits and
limitations of
qualitative and
quantitative data
collection for
evaluation
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
4.1.4 Synthesize the peer and non peer-reviewed public
health preparedness and response literature (associated
with health education, instructional design and behavioral
sciences).
4.1.7
Assess the merits and
limitations of
qualitative and
quantitative data
collection for research
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
4.1.5 Cite examples from the literature of qualitative and
quantitative data used in measuring public health
preparedness and response.
4.1.8
Identify existing data
collection instruments
4.1.9 Critique existing
data collection
instruments for
evaluation
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
4.1.6 Assist in identifying community-based public health
preparedness and response data collection instruments.
4.1.7 Critique existing public health preparedness and
response data collection instruments.
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ADDED
4.1.8 Describe the use of logic models as planning tools for
public health preparedness and response.
4.1.11
Create a logic model to
guide the evaluation
process
4.1.12
Develop data analysis
plan for evaluation
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities.
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.1.9 Assist in developing logic models to guide the public
health preparedness and response evaluation process.
4.1.10 Assist in developing protocols for the data analyses
for the community-based public health preparedness and
response capability assessments.
4.1.14
Apply ethical standards
in developing the
evaluation/
research plan
1. Roles and
Relationships
4. Assessment
1.3 Analyze key ethical
challenges faced by public
health workers and public
health organizations.
4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
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ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.1.11 Apply ethical standards in public health preparedness
and response community interactions, data collection and
reporting.
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COMPETENCY 4.2: Design Instruments to Collect Data
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Competencies
4.2.1 Identify useable
questions from existing
instruments
4.2.2 Write new items
to be used in data
collection for
evaluation
4.2.4 Establish validity
of data collection
instruments
4.2.5 Establish
reliability of data
collection instruments
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
4. Assessment 4.2 Assess population health
threats.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.2.1 Identify questions from existing data collection
instruments for public health preparedness and response
that are applicable to program outcomes.
4.2.3 Assist in developing new public health preparedness
and response data questions.
4.2.4 Assist in determining the validity and reliability of the
public health preparedness and response capacity
assessment instruments.
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COMPETENCY 4.3: Collect and Analyze Evaluation/Research Data
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Competencies
4.3.1 Collect data
based on the
evaluation/ research
plan
4.3.2 Monitor data
collection and
management
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify the public health
needs of a community.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
4.5 Conduct a rapid needs
assessment.
4. Assessment 4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
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Community
Preparedness
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.3.1 Assist in collecting community capability assessment
data as outlined in the preparedness and response plans.
4.3.2 Assist in monitoring preparedness and response
capability assessments.
4.3.3 Analyze data
using descriptive
statistics
4.3.4 Analyze data
using inferential and/or
other advanced
statistical methods
4. Assessment 4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
4.4 Apply the principles of
epidemiology and surveillance.
4. Assessment 4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
4.4 Apply the principles of
epidemiology and surveillance.
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Community
Preparedness
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.3.3 Assist in analyzing quantitative data from the
capability assessments using descriptive statistics,
inferential and other statistical methods.
4.3.5 Analyze data
using qualitative
methods
4. Assessment 4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.3.4 Assist in analyzing data from the capability
assessments using qualitative methods.
4.3.6 Apply ethical
standards in collecting
and analyzing data
1. Roles and
Relationships
4. Assessment
5. Incident
Management
1.3 Analyze the ethical
challenges faced by public
health workers and public
health organizations.
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
5.1 Address the needs of
vulnerable populations
5.2 Apply culturally competent
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Preparedness
public health actions.
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4.3.5 Apply ethical standards in collecting, analyzing, storing
and reporting public health preparedness and response
data.
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COMPETENCY 4.4: Interpret Results of the Evaluation/Research
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Competencies
4.4.1 Compare results
to evaluation/ research
questions
4.4.2 Compare results
to other findings
4.4.3 Propose
possible explanations of
findings
4.4.4 Identify possible
limitations of findings
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify the public health
needs of a community.
4.2 Assess the population
health threats.
3. Planning and
Improvement
4. Assessment
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.1 Identify the key
components of a continuity
plan
4.1 Identify the public health
needs of a community.
3.1 Identify the key
components of a continuity
plan
4.1 Identify the public health
needs of a community.
4. Assessment 4.4 Apply the principles of
epidemiology and surveillance.
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
4.4.1 Assist in comparing capability assessment results to
the initial public health preparedness and response plans
and results from other findings across jurisdictions.
4.4.2 Participate in after action exercises following public
health preparedness and response activities.
4.4.5 Develop
recommendations
based on results
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.3 Use evaluation results in
the development of an
improvement plan
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
4.4.3 Assist in preparing the interpretations and
recommendations of the public health preparedness and
response capability assessments.
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COMPETENCY 4.5: Apply Findings From Evaluation/Research
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Competencies
4.5.1 Communicate
findings to stakeholders
4.5.3 Apply
evaluation findings in
policy analysis and
program development
4.5.4 Disseminate
research findings
through professional
conference
presentations
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
3.3 Use evaluation results in
the development of an
improvement plan
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 8
ESF15
ESF 8
ESF 14
Capability 1:
Community
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 2:
Community
Recovery
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
4.5.1 Assist in informing stakeholders of the results of the
capability assessments in public health preparedness and
response.
4.5.2 Incorporate the results of the public health
preparedness and response capability assessments into
health education.
4.5.3 Disseminate the results of the public health
preparedness and response capability assessments at
professional meetings and other forums.
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Responsibility V: Administer and Manage Health Education
COMPETENCY 5.1: Manage Fiscal Resources
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Competencies
5.1.1 Identify fiscal and
other resources
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.1.1 Assist in identifying the resources needed to deliver health
education in public health preparedness and response health
education.
5.1.2 Prepare
requests/proposals to
obtain fiscal resources
5.1.3 Develop budgets
to support health
education efforts
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 15
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
PreparednessCapabi
lity 6: Information
SharingCapability
15: Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.1.4 Manage program
budgets
x x x x
5.1.2 Participate in preparing emergency funding proposals for
public health preparedness and response.
5.1.3 Assist in developing budgets to support the delivery of
health education in public health preparedness and response.
5.1.4 Assist in managing health education-related budgets for
public health preparedness and response
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5.1.5 Prepare budget
reports
x x x x
5.1.5 Assist in tracking health education-related funding for
public health preparedness and response.
5.1.6 Demonstrate
ethical behavior in
managing fiscal
resources
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan.
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Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.1.6 Demonstrate ethical behavior in the management of
health-education fiscal resources for public health preparedness
and response.
COMPETENCY 5.2: Obtain Acceptance and Support for Programs
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
5.2.1 Use
communication
strategies to obtain
program support
5.2.2 Facilitate
cooperation among
stakeholders
responsible for health
education
5.2.3 Prepare reports to
obtain and/or maintain
program support
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
5.2.1 Advocate on behalf of the fiscal and personnel support for
health education in public health preparedness and response.
5.2.2 Assist in facilitating cooperation among stakeholders
responsible health education in public health preparedness and
response.
5.2.3 Assist in preparing reports to obtain and maintain support
for health education in public health preparedness and
response.
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Information Sharing
5.2.4 Synthesize data
for purposes of
reporting
5.2.5 Provide support
for individuals who
deliver professional
development
opportunities
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1. Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.2.4 Participate in synthesizing data on public health
preparedness and response for reporting to intended audiences.
5.2.5 Provide support for public health preparedness and
response leaders who provide continuing education to
professionals.
5.2.6 Explain how
program goals align
with organizational
structure, mission, and
goals
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.2.6 Describe how the health education program contributes to
the agency’s public health preparedness and response program
goals and the organization’s structure, mission, and goals.
COMPETENCY 5.3: Demonstrate Leadership
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
5.3.1 Conduct strategic
planning
3. Planning and
Improvement
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan
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Community
Preparedness
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public health preparedness and response.
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5.3.2 Analyze an
organization's culture in
relationship to health
education goals
5.3.3 Promote
collaboration among
stakeholders
5.3.4 Develop
strategies to reinforce
or change
organizational culture
to achieve health
education goals
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
5.3.2 Describe how health education goals in public health
preparedness and response align with the organization’s
mission, culture and structure.
5.3.3 Assist in promoting collaboration among stakeholders to
achieve public health preparedness and response goals.
5.3.4 Assist in developing strategies to influence organizational
culture to achieve public health preparedness and response
goals.
5.3.5 Comply with
existing laws and
regulations
5.3.6 Adhere to ethical
standards of the
profession
5.3.8 Analyze the need
for a systems approach
to change
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
5.3.5 Describe how the health education program for public
health preparedness and response complies with governing laws
and regulations.
5.3.6 Adhere to ethical standards of the professional practice in
public health preparedness and response.
5.3.7 Assist in the process of systems change in public health
preparedness and response.
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COMPETENCY 5.4: Manage Human Resources
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
5.4.1 Develop volunteer
opportunities
5.4.2 Demonstrate
leadership skills in
managing human
resources
5.4.3 Apply human
resource policies
consistent with
relevant laws and
regulations
5.4.4 Evaluate
qualifications of staff
and volunteers needed
for programs
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1. Roles and
Relationships
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1. Roles and
Relationships
4. Assessment
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
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5.4.1 Assist in developing opportunities for volunteers in public
health preparedness and response.
5.4.2 Demonstrate leadership skills in managing human
resources necessary for public health preparedness and
response.
5.4.3 Apply human resource policies that are consistent with
laws and regulations in relation to public health preparedness
and response.
5.4.4 Assist in assessing qualifications of staff and volunteers for
public health preparedness and response.
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5.4.5 Recruit volunteers
and staff
5.4.6 Employ conflict
resolution strategies
5.4.7 Apply appropriate
methods for team
development
5.4.8 Model
professional practices
and ethical behavior
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
4. Assessment
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
4.3 Assess public health
capabilities
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.4.5 Assist with the recruitment of volunteers and staff for
public health preparedness and response.
5.4.5 Assist in implementing conflict resolution strategies as
needed to improve preparation for or response to emergency
events.
5.4.6 Apply methods to enhance team development for public
health preparedness and response.
5.4.7 Model professional and ethical behavior in public health
preparedness and response.
5.4.9 Develop
strategies to enhance
staff and volunteers’
career development
1. Roles and
Responsibilities
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
5.4.8 Assist with developing strategies to enhance the
professional development of volunteers and staff involved in
public health preparedness and response.
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5.4.10 Implement
strategies to enhance
staff and volunteers’
career development
5.4.11 Evaluate
performance of staff
and volunteers
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
COMPETENCY 5.5: Facilitate Partnerships in Support of Health Education
5.4.9Assist in implementing strategies to enhance the
professional development of volunteers and staff involved in
public health preparedness and response.
5.4.10 Evaluate the performance of volunteers and staff
involved in public health preparedness and response.
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
5.5.1 Identify potential
partner(s)
5.5.2 Assess capacity of
potential partner(s) to
meet program goals
5.5.3 Facilitate partner
relationship(s)
5.5.4 Elicit feedback
from partner(s)
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
5.5.1 Assist with identifying potential internal and external
partners for public health preparedness and response.
5.5.2 Assist in assessing capacity of partnerships in meeting
public health preparedness and response goals.
5.5.3 Facilitate partnerships needed to meet public health
preparedness and response goals.
5.5.4 Assist in gathering feedback from public health
preparedness and response partners.
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5.5.5 Evaluate
feasibility of continuing
partnership
Management Capability 6:
Information Sharing
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Area of Responsibility VI: SERVE AS A HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCE PERSON
COMPETENCY 6.1: Obtain and Disseminate Health-Related Information
5.5.5 Assist in evaluating current and potential partnerships in
public health preparedness and response.
NCHEC ASPH ESF CDC Capability Revised
Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
6.1.1 Assess
information needs
6.1.2 Identify valid
information resources
6.1.3 Critique resource
materials for accuracy,
relevance, and
timeliness
6.1.4 Convey healthrelated
information to
priority populations
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community.
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 8 Capability 1:
Community
PreparednessCapabi
lity 6: Information
Sharing
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
6.1.1 Assess the need for information on public health
preparedness and response of various audiences.
6.1.2 Review the public health preparedness and response
literature for recommended standards and resources.
6.1.3 Critique public health preparedness and response resource
materials according to recommended standards for intended
audiences
6.1.4 Convey public health preparedness and response
information to Intended audiences.
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6.1.5 Convey healthrelated
information to
key stakeholders
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
COMPETENCY 6.2: Provide Training
NCHEC ASPH ESF CDC Capability Revised
Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
6.2.1. Analyze requests
for training
6.2.2 Prioritize requests
for training
6.2.3 Identify priority
populations
6.2.4 Assess needs for
training
6.2.5 Identify existing
resources that meet
training needs
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
6.2.1 Assist in identifying requests for public health
preparedness and response training.
6.2.2 Assist in prioritizing requests for public health
preparedness and response training.
6.2.3 Identify populations that may be at higher risk for adverse
health outcomes in emergency events.
6.2.4 Assist in identifying needs for training in public health
preparedness and response.
6.2.5 Assist in identifying existing resources that meet public
health preparedness and response training needs.
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6.2.6 Use learning
theory to develop or
adapt training
programs
6.2.7 Develop training
plan
6.2.8 Implement
training sessions and
programs
6.2.9 Use a variety of
resources and
strategies
6.2.10 Evaluate impact
of training programs
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners
3.1 Identify the key
components of a continuity of
operations plan
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan
3.3 Use evaluation results in
the development of an
improvement plan.
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
ESF 5 Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
COMPETENCY 6.3: Serve as a Health Education Consultant
6.2.6 Assist in developing public health preparedness and
response training programs using learning theories and models
6.2.7 Assist in developing a public health preparedness and
response training plan.
6.2.8 Assist in implementing public health preparedness and
response training programs.
6.2.9 Assist in the use of public health preparedness and
response resources and strategies.
6.2.10 Assist with evaluating the impact of public health
preparedness and response training on intended audiences.
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
6.3.1 Assess needs for
assistance
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
6.3.1 Assess community needs for assistance with strategies in
public health preparedness and response.
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6.3.2 Prioritize requests
for assistance
6.3.3 Define
parameters of effective
consultative
relationships
6.3.4 Establish
consultative
relationships
6.3.5 Provide expert
assistance
6.3.6
Facilitate collaborative
efforts to achieve
program goals
6.3.7 Evaluate the
effectiveness of the
expert assistance
provided
6.3.8 Apply ethical
principles in
consultative
relationships
4. Assessment 4.1 Identify public health needs
of a community
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
1.3 Analyze the ethical
challenges faced by public
health workers and public
health organizations.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
6.3.2 Prioritize community requests for assistance in preparation
for public health preparedness and response.
6.3.3 Establish relationships that define parameters for health
education consultation for public health preparedness and
response.
6.3.4 Assist in defining consultative public health preparedness
and response relationships.
6.3.5 Assist in providing expert assistance in public health
preparedness and response.
6.3.6 Facilitate collaborative efforts to achieve public health
preparedness and response program goals.
6.3.7 Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of expert assistance
provided during public health preparedness and response.
6.3.8 Demonstrate ethical principles in public health
preparedness and response consultative relationships.
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Area of Responsibility VII: COMMUNICATE AND ADVOCATE FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH EDUCATION
COMPETENCY 7.1: Assess and Prioritize Health Information and Advocacy Needs
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
7.1.1 Identify current
and emerging issues
that may influence
health and health
education
7.1.2 Access accurate
resources related to
identified issues
7.1.4 Analyze factors
that influence decisionmakers
3. Planning and
Improvement
4. Assessment
1. Roles and
Responsibilities3.
Planning and
Improvement
1. Roles and
Relationships
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan. 4.1 Identify
public health needs of a
community.
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
3.2 Identify the key
components of an emergency
operations plan
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 14
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
PreparednessCapabi
lity 6: Information
Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
COMPETENCY 7.2: Identify and Develop a Variety of Communication Strategies, Methods, and Techniques
7.1.1 Identify current and emerging issues that may influence
public health preparedness and response.
7.1.2 Develop a strategy to remain current in public health
preparedness and response health education trends.
7.1.3 Analyze factors that influence public health preparedness
and response decision-makers.
NCHEC ASPH ESF CDC Capability Revised
Competencies
Competency Sub-competency
7.2.1 Create messages
using communication
theories and models
NEW COMPETENCY
ADDED
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.2.1 Identify public health preparedness and response
messages using communication theories and models.
7.2.2 Develop public health preparedness and response
messages using communication theories and models.
7.2.2 Tailor messages to
priority populations
2.
Communication
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
7.2.3 Adapt public health preparedness and response messages
to address needs of specific populations.
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7.2.3
Incorporate images to
enhance messages
7.2.4 Select effective
methods or channels
for communicating to
priority
populations
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.2.4 Enhance public health preparedness and response
messages through the use of multi-media applications.
7.2.5 Select methods or channels for communicating public
health preparedness and response messages to intended
audiences.
7.2.5 Pilot test
messages and delivery
methods with priority
populations
NEW COMPETENCY
ADDED
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.2.6 Pilot test methods and channels for communicating public
health preparedness and response messages to intended
audiences.
7.2.7 Assess methods or channels for public health preparedness
and response messages to intended audiences.
7.2.6 Revise messages
based on pilot
feedback.
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.2.8 Revise public health preparedness and response messages
based on feedback from pilot test results with intended
audiences.
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COMPETENCY 7.3: Deliver Messages Using a Variety of Strategies, Methods and Techniques
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
7.3.1 Use techniques
that empower
individuals and
communities to
improve
their health
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.3.1 Use techniques that empower individuals and communities
to improve their public health preparedness and response
awareness.
7.3.2 Employ
technology to
communicate to
priority populations
7.3.3 Evaluate the
delivery of
communication
strategies, methods,
and techniques
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.3.2 Use technology to communicate public health
preparedness and response messages to intended audiences.
7.3.3 Evaluate the delivery of various public health preparedness
and response communication messages, strategies, methods
and techniques.
COMPETENCY 7.4: Engage in Health Education Advocacy
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Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
7.4.1 Engage
stakeholders in
advocacy
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 15:
Volunteer
Management
7.4.1 Educate stakeholders about data and information that will
enable them to make informed policy decisions related to public
health preparedness and response.
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7.4.2 Develop an
advocacy plan in
compliance with local,
state, and/or federal
policies and procedures
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 15
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.4.2 Assist in preparing a public health preparedness and
response advocacy plan that complies with policies and
procedures.
7.4.3 Comply with
organizational policies
related to participating
in advocacy
7.4.4 Communicate the
impact of health and
health education on
organizational and
socio-ecological factors
1. Roles and
Relationships
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.4.3 Comply with organizational policies related to participating
in advocacy dealing with public health preparedness and
response.
7.4.4 Communicate the impact of health education and public
health preparedness and response on organizational and socioecological
factors.
7.4.5 Use data to
support advocacy
messages
7.4.6 Implement
advocacy plans
7.4.7Incorporate media
and technology in
advocacy
7.4.8 Participate in
advocacy initiatives
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
7.4.5 Use data to support public health preparedness and
response advocacy messages.
7.4.6 Use advocacy plans to disseminate public health
preparedness and response messages.
7.4.7 Incorporate media and technology in public health
preparedness and response advocacy efforts.
7.4.8 Advocate for health education and public health
preparedness response initiatives.
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7.4.9 Lead advocacy
initiatives
7.4.10 Evaluate
advocacy efforts
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
COMPETENCY 7.5: Influence Policy to Promote Health
7.4.9 Assist leaders in implementing public health preparedness
and response advocacy initiatives.
7.4.10 Assist in evaluating public health preparedness and
response advocacy efforts.
NCHEC ASPH ESF CDC Capability Revised
Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
7.5.1 Use evaluation
and research findings in
policy analysis
7.5.2 Identify the
significance and
implications of health
policy for individuals,
groups, and
communities
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.5.1 Use evaluation and research findings in public health
preparedness and response policy analysis.
7.5.2 Identify the significance and implications of health policy
on advocacy initiatives for public health preparedness and
response.
7.5.3 Advocate for
health-related policies,
regulations, laws, or
rules
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.5.3 Advocate for public health preparedness and response
policies, regulations, laws or rules.
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7.5.5 Employ policy and
media advocacy
techniques to influence
decision-makers
2.
Communication
and Information
Management
2.1 Apply strategies for sharing
information with internal and
external partners.
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.5.4 Use public health preparedness policy and media advocacy
techniques to influence decision makers.
COMPETENCY 7.6: Promote the Health Education Profession
NCHEC ASPH ESF CDC Capability Revised
Competency Sub-competency
Competencies
7.6.1 Develop a
personal plan for
professional growth
and service
7.6.2 Describe state-ofthe-art
health
education practice
7.6.3 Explain the major
responsibilities of the
health education
specialist in the practice
of health education
3. Planning and
Improvement
3. Planning and
Improvement
1. Roles and
Relationships
3.1 Identify the key
components of a continuity of
operations plan.
3.1 Identify the key
components of a continuity of
operations plan.
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.1 Create a personal plan for professional growth and service
in public health preparedness and response.
7.6.2 Describe a state-of-the-art practice in health education for
public health preparedness and response.
7.6.3 Describe the major responsibilities of the health education
specialist in the practice of public health preparedness and
response.
7.6.4 Explain the role of
health education
associations in
advancing the
profession
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.4 Describe the role of health education and other
associations in advancing the public health preparedness and
response.
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7.6.5 Explain the
benefits of participating
in professional
organizations
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.5 Describe the benefits of participating in public health
preparedness and response professional organizations.
7.6.6 Facilitate
professional growth of
self and others
7.6.7 Explain the history
of the health education
profession and its
current and future
implications for
professional practice
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
1.2 Identify the roles and
relationships among federal,
tribal, state, and local
governments and nongovernmental
organizations.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.6 Encourage professional growth of self and others in public
health preparedness and response.
7.6.7 Describe the history, current, and future directions of the
health education profession in public health preparedness and
response.
7.6.8 Explain the role of
credentialing in the
promotion of the
health education
profession
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.1 Describe the roles of public
health workers and public
health organizations
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.8 Compare health education public health preparedness and
response competencies with those developed by other public
health agencies or disciplines.
7.6.9 Engage in
professional
development activities
7.6.10 Serve as a
mentor to others
1. Roles and
Relationships
1. Roles and
Relationships
1.5 Discuss strategies to
promote community resilience.
1.6 Perform in an assigned
public health leadership role.
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.9 Participate in professional development activities for
public health preparedness and response.
7.6.10 Serve as a mentor to others involved in public health
preparedness and response.
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7.6.11 Develop
materials that
contribute to the
professional literature
7.6.12 Engage in service
to advance the health
education profession
3. Planning and
Improvement
1. Roles and
Relationships
3.1 Identify the key
components of a continuity of
operations plan.
1.5 Discuss strategies for
sharing information with
internal and external partners
ESF 5
ESF 8
ESF 5
ESF 8
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
Capability 1:
Community
Preparedness
Capability 6:
Information Sharing
7.6.11 Develop public health preparedness and response
materials that contribute to the professional literature.
7.6.12 Engage in service to advance the health education role in
public health preparedness and response.
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