Status: Target met or exceeded
Most Recent Data:
36.8
percent
(2022)
Target:
33.1
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
28.5
percent of local public health agencies incorporated Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals into developing training plans by 2016
Increase the proportion of local public health agencies that use Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals in continuing education for personnel
Summary
The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals are a set of key skills for people working in public health. Strengthening these skills through continuing education can help local public health agencies make sure their workforce is prepared to address public health priorities.
Topics: Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce
Workgroup: Public Health Infrastructure Workgroup
