Core Competencies Tools

Overview

The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) are a set of skills desirable for the broad practice of public health. These competencies support workforce development within public health and can help public health organizations prepare for accreditation, meet training needs, and improve performance. Competencies can be integrated into public health practice to enhance workforce development planning, workforce training, and performance evaluation, among other activities. Tools to assist public health professionals and organizations with using the Core Competencies in their workforce development efforts are provided below.

Background Resources

Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Crosswalk of the 2010 Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals and the Essential Public Health Services
Crosswalk of the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (2010 and 2001 versions) *Please note: A crosswalk of the 2014 and 2010 versions is under development and expected to be completed by the end of July 2014

Performance Evaluation

Competency-Based Job Descriptions
2010 Competency Assessments for Public Health Professionals *Please note: The 2014 Competency Assessments are under development and expected to be completed by the end of July 2014
Examples Demonstrating Attainment of the 2010 Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Draft)

Training

Competency to Curriculum Toolkit

Workforce Development Planning

3-Step Competency Prioritization Sequence

Core Competencies tools are developed or collected by the Core Competencies Workgroup. New tools will be added to this webpage as they become available. Additional resources related to the Core Competencies can be found in the Resources & Tools section of this website. For more information about any of these resources or to suggest new tools, please contact Kathleen Amos at kamos@phf.org.