September 2009 - Program Updates

Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Orientation Module

Public health core competencies in Canada are the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the broad practice of public health. In an effort to increase understanding and build support for the integration of Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 1.0, the Ontario Public Health Association, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada, has developed an Orientation Module for public health professionals.

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The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada Orientation Module is designed to get public health professionals talking about the 36 core competencies for public health, their importance in guiding public health practice, and how they can help build public health capacity.

This “one stop shop” Orientation Module offers information, tools, and resources to help you become familiar with the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 1.0. It provides ways in which the Core Competencies can be used and integrated in your job, with your team, and across your organization!

Here are some ways you can use this module:

  • Learn the history of the development of Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 1.0!
  • Build your professional development portfolio by identifying the public health core competencies that you have used in practice!
  • Test your knowledge of the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Release 1.0!
  • Get answers to frequently asked questions!
  • Submit links to relevant projects, tools, and resources that will support other public health professionals across Canada!

Visit the Core Competencies in Public Health website (www.corecompetencies.ca) to explore the various activities and learning modules.

 

TEIP your program in the best direction with Master Trainer Workshops

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Do you want to …

  • Meet the OPHS Foundational Standard requirements for program evaluation and knowledge exchange?
  • Build organization capacity for evidence-informed practice?
  • Access field-tested tools, training and support for FREE*?

What are Master Trainer Workshops?

  • Full-day, onsite training tailored to your organization
  • Train-the-trainer approach facilitates organizational development
  • Choice of 3 workshops focusing on the use of Evidence, Program Assessment and Evaluation

Why TEIP?

Since 2005, TEIP has worked with public health researchers, knowledge exchange experts and front-line practitioners to develop and field-test practical tools for evidence-informed practice. Independent evaluations demonstrate that use of TEIP Tools builds practitioner motivation, confidence and skills for evidence-informed practice.

Why Master Trainer Workshops?

Workshops alone do not build organizational capacity. Management must commit to providing ongoing training and supports. Master Trainer Workshops are your first step in building those organizational supports.

How can I bring Master Trainer Workshops to my organization?

To learn more about TEIP and TEIP Tools visit the Towards Evidence Informed Practice website and click on Workshops and Events.

 

 

 

 

*  TEIP Master Trainer Workshops are funded by the Ministry of Health Promotion, Ontario Stroke System. A materials fee and travel subsidy may be required.