1. Review of standards
     What is evidence? 
     Types of evidence
             The Public Health Practitioner 
                                     Standards
     Four key areas                     Application of PH competence
     12 standards
                                          Technical competence 
                                                            
                                       Professional & ethical practice
                                      Underpinning skills & knowledge
 Each standard described by indicators of effective practice – 42 altogether (plus 7 sub-indicators)
 Standards cover knowledge, understanding & practice
      Summary of the 12 standards
   • Standards 1-4: professional and ethical practice
    –Recognising and addressing ethical dilemmas and issues
    –Acting within limits of own competence, seeking advice
    –Acting in ways that promote equality and diversity etc
    –Developing and improving own and others’ practice
   • Standards 5-8: Technical competencies in public health 
    practice
    –Health and well-being and reduction of health inequalities
    –Dealing appropriately with data and information
    –Assessing evidence of effectiveness
    –Identifying risks to health and wellbeing
      Summary of standards contd.
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    Standard 9: Application of the technical competencies
    ◦Working collaboratively on programmes to improve health 
     and wellbeing outcomes that demonstrate the technical 
     competencies
    ◦See notes - need not be work you have personally led – but 
     demonstrate understanding of how programme developed
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    Standards 10-12: Underpinning skills and knowledge
    ◦Public health policies and strategies
    ◦Working in teams, relationships, partnership working
    ◦Note difference between standard 9 and standard 11
    ◦Effective communications
     The UKPHR guidance documents
   ◦ Framework and Guidance document
    ◦ Main document – how the scheme works – for applicants, assessors and 
     verifiers
    ◦ Standards and processes
   ◦ Supporting Information document
    ◦ Standards - Examples and explanatory notes
    ◦ Glossary – indication of expected knowledge – standards 5 – 8 especially
    ◦ Assessment log
    ◦ Observation proformas
    – Application forms for verification and registration
    – Guidance on testimonials and references