Incorporating the Essential Services of Environmental Health into Environmental Health Academic Programs

Competencies Addressed

Council on Linkages, Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals

6. Public Health Science Skills

6B1. Discuss the scientific foundation of the field of public health

6B3. Relates public health science skills to the Core Public Health Functions and Ten Essential Services of Public Health

8. Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

8B4. Analyzes internal and external problems that may affect the delivery of Essential Public Health Services

This presentation addresses the 14 core competencies for environmental health practitioners (Environmental Health Competency Project, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC and American Public Health Association. May, 2001).

Assessment

1. Information Gathering
2. Data Analysis and Interpretation
3. Evaluation

Management

4. Problem Solving
5. Economic and Political Issues
6. Organization Knowledge and Behavior
7. Project Management
8. Computer and Information Technology
9. Reporting, Documentation, and Record Keeping
10. Collaboration

Communication

11. Educate
12. Risk Communication
13. Conflict Resolution
14. Marketing