WK-1-Initial Self-Assessment on Course Competencies

Topic: Initial Self-Assessment on Course Competencies

For this discussion, do the following:

1. Share with your colleagues why you are taking this course.

2. You have reviewed both the course overview and syllabus, which contain the course competencies listed below. Take a moment to review each course competency once more.

. Competency 1: Create a strategic plan.

. Competency 2: Create organizational change strategies.

. Competency 3: Propose human, fiscal, and other resources to achieve a strategic goal.

. Competency 4: Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal.

. Competency 5: Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies.

· Evaluate your current skill level or experience for each of the course competencies, using the proficiency scale below (and numerical values). Determine a cumulative total (using the numerical values) and your current skill level (None, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) based on the total. Record your total or skill level, but do not report it in the discussion post; this portion of the self-assessment is for your purposes only.

. 1= None—I do not feel I am able to demonstrate any of the competencies.

. 2 = Basic—These topics are new to me, but I am able to demonstrate one or two of the competencies.

. 3 = Intermediate—I have been exposed to these concepts before and can demonstrate at least three of the competencies independently.

. 4 = Advanced—I have been exposed to these concepts before and can demonstrate at least four of the competencies independently.

. 5 = Expert—I have professional experience in all of the course competencies and can model them for a colleague.

· Using the course competencies explain your personal learning goals for this course. Be sure to identify at least two areas in which you feel you would like to deepen your current level of understanding.

course overview and syllabus,

Public health is a broad science that focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles. Public health can be thought of as a machine that identifies problems and creates solutions for the sole purpose of improving and prolonging life. This course is focused on designing and developing solutions to current public health problems. We will explore the methods used for designing and implementing effective public health strategies. You will have the opportunity to not only create but also evaluate solutions to public health problems using systems thinking and research methodologies that are collaborative, ethical, practical, and culturally responsive. The discussions and assignments will complement your readings and help to enhance the knowledge and skills necessary for growth in your current or future public health career.

Course Competencies

To successfully complete this course, you will be expected to:

1. Create a strategic plan.

2. Create organizational change strategies.

3. Propose human, fiscal, and other resources to achieve a strategic goal.

4. Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal.

5. Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, for purposes of influencing behavior and policies.

6. Include FOUR academic references above 2017

7. NO CONSIDERATION FOR PLAGIARISM

8. APA FORMAT AND INDEX CITATION

9. PLEASE WRITE FROM PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE

10. Due 7/16/22 at 10am