cph: credential for public health professionals
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Help Set Professional Standards in Public Health -Get Certified in Public Health
Fall 2010
About the NBPHE
independent non-profit organization
includes representatives from a broad range
of partner organizations
Staff:
Deputy Executive Director, Molly Eggleston, CPH
Outreach Coordinator, Laura Biesiadecki, CPH
Purpose of the Certified in Public Health exam
To ensure that students and graduates
from schools and programs of public
health accredited by the Council on
Education for Public Health (CEPH)
have mastered the knowledge and
skills relevant to contemporary public
health practice
2011 eligibility criteria
Alumni from CEPH-
accredited school or
program; completed
all degree
requirements by
December 31, 2010.
Student at CEPH-
accredited school or
a program
participating in the
NBPHE early exam
administration;
completed or
concurrently
enrolled in 21
credits by 12/31/10.
Benefits of Certification
Sets a standard for educational competence in the field of public health
Encourages continuing education among public health professionals
Fosters environment of a professional community
Demonstrates personal competence and assurance of professional currency
Brings added credibility amongst one‟s peers and with colleagues in
other fields
Is an investment in one‟s career, livelihood, and future
End-of-Exam Survey Comparison
• The following comparison graphs are based
on responses to the 2008 and 2009 NBPHE Certification Examination Surveys.
• Survey data is based on examinees who took the voluntary post-test survey.
•n = 1,059
What was/were your motivation(s) to take this exam?
If you earn the Certificate associated with this exam, what outcomes for yourself or for your employer
do you expect to result?
Encourages continuing education among public health professionals
Maintenance of
Certification =
50 hours of Continuing
Education / 2 years
Re-assessment /10 years
Opens doors for participation in
professional activities - The field
supports CPH
Fosters environment of a professional community
Brings added credibility amongst one’s peers in other fields
“I knew that I would be working with people from
outside of the public health community, primarily
emergency response professionals for whom the
„Certified Emergency Manager‟ credential is very
valuable. I wanted a similarly recognizable credential
that I could use… It has been very valuable as I moved
from a local health department
to FEMA and worked on pandemic
planning with the leadership of two
separate FEMA Regions.”
-Joel Palmer, MPH, CPH
Is an investment in one’s career, livelihood, and future
Employer support for CPH process
Allegheny County HD
American Legacy
Foundation
American Public Health
Association
Association of Schools of
Public Health
Association of State &
Territorial Health Officials
California State University,
East Bay
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
Cherokee Nation
Healthy Nation
National Nursing Centers
Consortium
Nebraska Dept. Of Health
& Human Services
Public Health
Management Corporation
Richmond Behavioral
Health Authority
U.S. Department of
Veteran’s Affairs
About the CPH exam: What, Where, How long, and How much?
200 multiple-choice questions
Offered at proctored computer testing
centers across the world
Approximately 4½ hours to complete
No calculator needed
Offered annually
Register by November 26 at
www.publichealthexam.org
What does the exam cover?
Core & Cross-cutting domains
1. Biostatistics
2. Environmental Health Sciences
3. Epidemiology
4. Health Policy and Management
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
6. …
What study resources are available from NBPHE?
1. Sample tutorial
2. 18 sample questions
3. ASPH MPH competency set
www.publichealthexam.org FREE
Where do I find study resources?FAQ of www.publichealthexam.org
Study Guide
CPH Study Guides
Sample Exam / Exam Software Tutorial Module
The CPH Exam is graded pass/fail
Exam Development
NBPHE contracted with the National Board of Medical Examiners® to develop the exam, including:
Workshop to train test-item writers Workshop to review and validate pool of items
Editing and validation of items to assure high quality
Various approaches to develop metrics that permit a valid and fair examination
Strong General Psychometric Properties
2008
KR20 = 0.91
Mean Item Discrimination= 0.31
19 items deleted and this varied by content area
2009
KR20 = 0.93
Mean Item
Discrimination
= 0.34
15 items
deleted and
this varied by
content area
•2010
•KR20 = 0.90
•Mean Item
Discrimination
=0.30
•9 items
deleted and
this varied by
content area
When is the exam offered in my area?
any day 2/4 – 26/11
use Prometric
book your choice
with the Scheduling
Permit
appointments on a
first-come, first-
served basis.
Register by this Thanksgiving
Registration dates Alumni
fees
Student fees
Today –October 15, 2010 $400 $400
Oct 16 – Nov 14, 2010 $475 $425
Nov 15 – Nov 26, 2010 $550 $450
Why certify now?
Evolution from public health solely being a supplementary degree for physicians and other health professionals
Increase in geographical diversity of CEPH-accredited schools and programs
Increase in number of graduates from CEPH-accredited institutions
Heightened societal requirements for professional accountability
Further development of core public health curriculum
Greater responsiveness of academic public health to public health practice
Marketing efforts and national attention to prevention
Increase in geographical diversity of CEPH-accredited institutions
Public Health Education Growth
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Increase in number of graduates from CEPH-accredited institutions
Heightened societal requirements for professional accountability
CPH compliments Public Health Branding and Marketing efforts
National attention to prevention
Greater responsiveness of academic public health to practice
Public health preparedness & response is
today’s challenge to public health, and
Certified in Public Health professionals
stand ready to face tomorrow’s challenges,
too.
• Tobacco regulation
• Cancer prevention
• Cancer screening
• Obesity prevention
• C-diff
• Global climate change
• Threat of bioterrorism
Overview of registration process
Register online
Scheduling Permit
Available
Primary Eligibility Verified
Exam or Defer
Get Score or provisional
score
Secondary Verification for Students
Alumni Get Score
Today –
Nov 26,
2010
Late Jan
2011
Feb
4 – 26,
2011
Mid-April
2011
Nov -
Dec
2010
ASAP Monthly after
graduation
verified
Terry L. Dwelle, MD, MPHTM, CPH
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Debbie Shelmire, MPH, CPHNational Brd. Medical Examiners
I took the CPH exam because I
felt that there was a need for
this type of certification in
public health, and I was sure
that others (including
employers) would see it as
valuable. ... I believe the
field was ready for this type
of generalized certification…
it will help ensure that those
who have it possess a
certain distinct body of
knowledge.
Richard J. Cohen, PhD President, Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC)
The PHMC, as a public health
institute, supports the exam
and maintenance fees of all
eligible employees. Our CPH
professionals demonstrate
their leadership and provide
essential and effective
services to our community.
Bruce Dixon, MD, Director, Allegheny County Health Dept.
In pursuit of our mission to assure quality public
health services in an urban county, the
Allegheny County Health Department will
provide the initial registration fee for any
employee to become Certified in Public
Health. A well-trained and up-to-date
workforce, such as CPH professionals, is
essential to the effective delivery of public
health services.
1st Lt. Andrew B. Wallace, CPH, U.S. Air Force
I am happy to say I am recently CPH certified! I
enjoyed studying for the test and have
encouraged many of my peers to sit for the
exam.
David J. Hintz, CPH
I am promoting this exam and I am involved in the
teaching of public health at a college level. I feel that
the CPH is something that will validate public health
as a clear set of disciplines and adds to the expertise
that one brings to the table with issues concerning all
aspects of public health. My own public health
background emphasized economics and the built
environment and the CPH has been invaluable as a
tool of credibility. I want to see the CPH become as
valuable as the CPA.
Sean Kaufman, CPH
Being certified in Public Health is a demonstration of your
commitment to the profession of public health. It is not
the only way someone can demonstrate their
commitment – but to stay certified – you commit yourself
to a continuation of training in public health – something
which individuals have to volunteer to do. A CPH means
you have been trained by an institution which is
accredited at the highest standards of public health, you
understand the complexities of the public specialties, and
you commit yourself to a process which prevents rust and
keeps you operating as a current public health
professional.
Harrison Spencer, MD, MPH, CPHPresident and CEO, Association of Schools of Public Health
Joining the ranks of CPH certified
professionals is an important step in
the evolution of our profession. As
a board certified physician in
internal and preventive medicine,
taking the exam was a personal
choice and an easy one to
make. It is important all of us as
committed public health
professionals demonstrate support
for the future of our profession and
demonstrate a commitment to
continuing education. At ASPH, we
will fully support staff with a CPH
obtaining the continuing education
credits needed to maintain their
credential.
Wei Wang, CPH
It was an exciting experience in preparing the
CPH examination. I will share this
experience and encourage my colleagues to
join the ranks of CPH.
Adewale Troutman, MD, MPH, MA, CPH, Director of Health, Louisville
Public health is critically
important in the protection
and promotion of health and
the prevention of
disease. The CPH provides
evidence that we as public
health professionals have
attained a nationally
recognized level of expertise
to assure the conditions in
which people can be
healthy. I believe that
everyone eligible who is in the
field should take the exam.
Got CPH?
Register now for first dibs on
exam appointments
www.publichealthexam.org
Alumni Fees ($400- $475 - $550)
Student Fees ($400- $425 - $450)