HPI Core Competencies Framework for Population Health Educators, Leaders, Trainees

Authors

  • Kirk Furlotte Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Laura Miller Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Sara Brushett Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Madison MacQuarrie Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Holly Mathias Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Madeleine McKay Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Lauren Moritz Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Christie Silversides Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University
  • Lori Weeks School of Nursing and Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

Keywords:

Competency-based education, Students, Health occupations, Education, Public health professional

Abstract

Dalhousie University‘s Healthy Population Institute embarked on a research project to understand the core competencies needed for emerging leaders in population health. Through an environmental scan, consultations, and iterative feedback process, the HPI Core Competencies Framework was created to guide learning opportunities for graduate students in population health.

Author Biographies

Kirk Furlotte, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

MA(c)

Laura Miller, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

MA(c)

Sara Brushett, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

BSc

Madison MacQuarrie, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

BSc

Holly Mathias, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

MA(c)

Madeleine McKay, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

MA(c)

Lauren Moritz, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

BA

Christie Silversides, Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

MA(c)

Lori Weeks, School of Nursing and Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University

PhD

References

Battel-Kirk, B., Barry M., Taub, A., & Lysoby, L. (2009). A review of the international literature on health promotion competencies: identifying frameworks and core competencies. Global Health Promotion, 16(2), 12-20. doi: 10.1177/1757975909104100

Berdrow, I., & Evers, F. T. (2011). Bases of competence: A framework for facilitating reflective learner-centered educational environments. Journal of Management Education, 35(3), 406-427. doi:10.1177/1052562909358976

Public Health Agency of Canada. (2014). Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada: Skills enhancement for Public Health. Ottawa, ON: Author. Retrieved from: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ccph-cesp/pdfs/cc-manual-eng090407.pdf

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 1. Collaborative health, wellbeing, and wellness-focused research, education, and approaches

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