Status: Baseline only
Most Recent Data:
32
percent
(2019)
Target:
36.7
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
32
percent of tribal health organizations had incorporated Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals into developing training plans by 2019
Increase the proportion of tribal public health agencies that use Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals in continuing education for personnel
Data Source: Public Health in Indian Country Capacity Scan (PHICCS), National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Summary
Ongoing training is needed to maintain a strong, capable public health workforce of professionals with various backgrounds, experiences, and areas of expertise. The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals are a nationally developed set of key skills for people working in public health. Strengthening these skills — and using them to guide continuing education efforts — can help tribal health organizations make sure their workforce is effectively prepared to address public health priorities.
Topics: Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce
Workgroup: Public Health Infrastructure Workgroup
