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Developing competencies for training practitioners in evidence-based cancer control.

Ross C Brownson¹, Paula Ballew, Nupur D Kittur

¹Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Department of Surgery and Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. rbrownson@wustl.edu

Journal of Cancer Education : the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education

|June 16, 2009

Summary

This study developed 26 competencies for evidence-based cancer control training in public health. Competencies range from beginner to advanced levels, providing a foundation for workforce development.

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Area of Science:

Public Health Workforce Development
Cancer Control Training
Competency-Based Education

Background:

Competency-based education is crucial for developing a public health workforce skilled in evidence-based cancer control.
Existing training programs may not adequately address the specific needs of public health practitioners in cancer control.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a comprehensive set of competencies for public health practitioners involved in cancer control.
To establish a foundational framework for creating targeted training programs.

Main Methods:

A systematic, two-phased competency development process was employed.
Input was gathered from 60 practitioners in health departments, academia, and community agencies.

Main Results:

Twenty-six competencies were identified and categorized by skill level.
Ten competencies were beginner, 12 intermediate, and 4 advanced.
Community-level competencies were rated as beginner, while policy-related competencies were advanced.

Conclusions:

The developed competencies offer a solid foundation for designing practitioner-focused cancer control training.
Adaptation of these competencies for diverse audiences is necessary for effective implementation.
This framework supports the enhancement of public health workforce capabilities in cancer control.