Core competencies for injury and violence prevention

T. Songer, S. Stephens-Stidham, C. Peek-Asa, I. Bou-Saada, W. Hunter, K. Lindemer and C. Runyan

American Journal of Public Health, 2009, vol. 99, issue 4, 600-606

Abstract: Efforts to reduce the burden of injury and violence require a workforce that is knowledgeable and skilled in prevention. However, there has been no systematic process to ensure that professionals possess the necessary competencies. To address this deficiency, we developed a set of core competencies for public health practitioners in injury and violence prevention programs. The core competencies address domains including public health significance, data, the design and implementation of prevention activities, evaluation, program management, communication, stimulating change, and continuing education. Specific learning objectives establish goals for training in each domain. The competencies assist in efforts to reduce the burden of injury and violence and can provide benchmarks against which to assess progress in professional capacity for injury and violence prevention.

Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2008.137331

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