Epidemiology Competencies
This section contains epidemiology competencies for public health workers. The competencies were developed by the NWCPHP faculty. You can download the entire set or click on each competency to view a list of subcompetencies and objectives.
Competency 1: Describe the role of epidemiology in public health
Competency 2: Design and conduct an outbreak investigation
Competency 3: Define terms and concepts associated with infectious disease
Competency 4: Define, describe, interpret, and install public health surveillance systems
Competency 5: Obtain, evaluate, and interpret public health information
Competency 6: Organize, prepare and display epidemiologic data
Competency 7: Evaluate the efficacy or effectiveness of a screening program
Competency 8: Design and implement surveys and questionnaires
