Institution: Pennsylvania & Ohio Public Health Training Center; University of Pittburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Center for Minority Health

Course Description:

This program presents material covering five major areas:

•   Practical Evaluation
•   Community Health Assessment
•   Communication
•   Cultural Competence
•   Biostatistics

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

•   Describe the meaning and importance of practical evaluation
•   Describe various considerations when analyzing data
•   Describe how to conduct an interview
•   List practical data analysis techniques
•   Describe the role and process of community health assessment
•   Describe cultural competence
•   Describe ineffective and effective ways to listen
•   Describe how to effectively talk so people listen

Prerequisites: None.

Target Audience: Administrators, community leaders, educators, health educators, health officials, public health professionals, students, substance abuse professionals, elected officials, administrative staff

Resource Format: Combination of online courses, CD-ROM, live instruction, and independent study

Time Requirement: 30 hours

More Information: More information is available at http://www.pophtc.pitt.edu/training.htm#Practical%20Professional%20Skills%20Part%20I or by contacting Molly Eggleston at egglestonm@edc.pitt.edu or (412) 383-2400.