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Public Health Pronto Modules

Public Health Pronto Modules

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This page provides a visual path to each of the eight Core Public Health Competencies, three Health Transformation cores, and a summary of viewing public health through the lens of MCH.

We explore each topic with four modules that provide a 5-minute background, 5 additional learning opportunities, 5 implementation strategies, and a 5-minute learning session with an expert from the field. You can access these competencies and modules in different ways, based on your learning need:

  • Self-Paced. You can learn about any of the competencies individually based on your need and the time you have available.
  • Calendar-Style. You can focus on a different competency each month, setting aside a small piece of time each week to complete one of the four modules.
  • Collaborative Learning. You can set up a learning program in your agency or department where staff members can take all or part of the program together.

Get started. Access the topics using the left navigation or use the menu below which provides a visual overview of each competency and core.

Assessment 1. Analytical/Assessment Skills
Self Reflection 2. Policy Development and Program Planning
Ethics and Professionalism 3. Communication Skills
Critical Thinking 4. Cultural Competency
Critical Thinking 5. Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
Critical Thinking 6. Public Health Science Skills
Critical Thinking 7. Financial Planning and Management Skills
Critical Thinking 8. Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking 9. Systems Integration
Critical Thinking 10. Change Management and Adaptive Leadership
Critical Thinking 11. Evidence-Based Decision Making
Critical Thinking 12. Public Health Through an MCH Lens
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UE8MC25742; MCH Navigator for $225,000/year. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.