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Commentary-presentation and reflections on renewing Canada's public health core competencies
Margaret J Haworth-Brockman1,2, Sarah E Neil-Sztramko3, Donna Atkinson4
1National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Margaret.Haworth-Brockman@umanitoba.ca.
Summary
Canada
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Professional Development
Background:
- The previous version of Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada required an update to reflect current practices.
- A collaborative, multi-year effort was undertaken to revise the competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the updated Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada, Release 2.0.
- To share insights gained from the revision process regarding public health in Canada.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative development involving the public health community across Canada.
- Reflection on transformative processes and key learnings during the update.
Main Results:
- The updated competencies offer a common language for effective public health practice.
- Insights highlight the significance of equity, governance, engagement, and evolving public health identity.
Conclusions:
- The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada, Release 2.0, provide a foundation for core public health functions.
- The revision process underscored critical elements for modern public health practice in Canada.
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