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Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

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Published on: August 22, 2012

Public health certification.

Kristine M Gebbie¹

¹Hunter College School of Nursing, New York, NY 10010, USA. kgebbie@hunter.cuny.edu

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Summary

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Voluntary certification for Master of Public Health graduates is now available through the National Board of Public Health Examiners. This initiative prompts further discussion on broader public health workforce certification and competency assessment.

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Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

Determining Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection Status and Physical Fitness of School-aged Children

Published on: August 22, 2012

Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Policy
Professional Certification

Background:

The Institute of Medicine recommended voluntary certification for Master of Public Health (MPH) graduates in 2003.
Several leading public health organizations collaborated to establish the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE).

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the establishment of the NBPHE and its role in certifying MPH graduates.
To outline emerging questions regarding public health workforce certification beyond MPH graduates.

Main Methods:

The abstract describes the formation of a new examining body.
It outlines the initial scope of certification for graduates of accredited public health programs.

Main Results:

The NBPHE has been established to certify MPH graduates who pass its examination.
The establishment of this certification is expected to stimulate further debate on related issues.

Conclusions:

The certification of MPH graduates by the NBPHE is a significant development in public health professionalization.
Future discussions will address the certification of non-MPH-degreed public health workers and specialized practice areas.