Practical Professional Skills Part I: Cross-Cutting Competencies for the 21st Century

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Institution: Pennsylvania & Ohio Public Health Training Center; University of Pittburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Center for Minority Health

Course Description:

This program presents material covering five major areas:

  •   Practical Evaluation
  •   Community Health Assessment
  •   Communication
  •   Cultural Competence
  •   Biostatistics

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  •   Describe the meaning and importance of practical evaluation
  •   Describe various considerations when analyzing data
  •   Describe how to conduct an interview
  •   List practical data analysis techniques
  •   Describe the role and process of community health assessment
  •   Describe cultural competence
  •   Describe ineffective and effective ways to listen
  •   Describe how to effectively talk so people listen

Prerequisites: None.

Target Audience: Administrators, community leaders, educators, health educators, health officials, public health professionals, students, substance abuse professionals, elected officials, administrative staff

Resource Format: Combination of online courses, CD-ROM, live instruction, and independent study

Time Requirement: 30 hours

More Information: More information is available at http://www.pophtc.pitt.edu/training.htm#Practical%20Professional%20Skills%20Part%20I or by contacting Molly Eggleston at egglestonm@edc.pitt.edu or (412) 383-2400.