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Certified in Public Health: Credentialing Public Health Leaders

Why the CPH?

Created to Professionalize the Field of Public Health

Certified in Public Health Program

NBPHE Leadership

NBPHE Leadership

Executive Committee

Richard S. Kurz, PhD Chair Cheryl Healton, DrPH Secretary/Treasurer David I. Gregorio, PhD, MS Chair, Maintenance of Certification Committee Terry Dwelle, MD, MPHTM, CPH Past-Chair Philip C. Nasca, PhD Chair, Governance Committee Donna J. Petersen, MHS, ScD Chair, Testing Committee

NBPHE Board Members

Kaye Bender, PHAB Laura King, CEPH Michelle Larkin, RJWF Ruth Bernheim, UVA Ian Lapp, Harvard Joel Lee, UGA Alan Melnick, Clark County Roberta Ness, UTexas Thomas Quade, Summit Co. Gilbert Ramirez, WVU Mark Robson, Rutgers Gary Raskob, Oklahoma Walter Tsou, Tsou Consulting Nizar Wehbi, Nebraska Jim Yager, JHU

Exam Eligibility

Exam Eligibility

All graduates of CEPH-accredited SPH and programs

All public health degrees, not just MPH.

Exam Eligibility

Students who:

• Students who have completed 21 credit hours towards their

public health degree by the time the exam is administered. The 21 hours MUST include completion of or concurrent enrollment in:

• biostatistics
• epidemiology
• environmental health
• health policy
• behavioral sciences

Individuals who have taken the five core classes

at a CEPH-accredited institution and who meet one of two additional eligibility criteria:

• Minimum of five years of public health experience OR
• Possession of a relevant graduate degree

Full-time/ranked faculty at a CEPH-accredited institution who meet one

• r both of the criteria above may request that they be exempted from the

requirement of formally taking a class in their core area(s) of expertise.

(New) Exam Eligibility

Exam History

Preparing for the CPH Exam

Price and bulk discount program

• $385 for all candidates through regular registration period
• $420 for all candidates during late registration period

Price and bulk discount program

• $385 for all candidates through regular registration period
• $420 for all candidates during late registration period
• Schools/programs which sponsor minimum number of

candidates can extend lower price to students and alumni:

• If minimum = 20% of graduating class: $345
• If minimum = 30% of graduating class: $315

Price and bulk discount program

• $385 for all candidates through regular registration period
• $420 for all candidates during late registration period
• Schools/programs which sponsor minimum number of

candidates can extend lower price to students and alumni:

• If minimum = 20% of graduating class: $345
• If minimum = 30% of graduating class: $315
• Special price being consider for SPH/PHP which require the CPH

The CPH Examination

• Proctored-testing centers
• 200 items
• Approximately 4 hours to complete
• No calculators or scratch paper allowed
• Receive white board & markers
• Pass rate is 80-85%
• Often described as “Hard but Fair”

The CPH Examination

• 2 testing cycles per year: February and October
• Other paper-pencil testing administrations available by

request

• Offered in locations in USA and globally

Exam Coverage

5 Core areas

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health

Sciences

• Health Policy &

Management

• Social and Behavioral

Sciences ( 150 items)

Cross Cutting areas

• Communication &

Informatics

• Diversity & Culture
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Program Planning
• Public Health Biology
• Systems thinking

( 50 items)

Exam Coverage

Alumni Pass Alumni Fail Student Pass Student Fail Oct 12 86% 14% 81% 19% Feb 13 78% 22% 84% 16%

University of Nebraska candidates

2013 – 0 candidate 2012 – 4 candidates 2011 – 2 candidates 2010 – 3 candidates 2009 – 1 candidate 2008 – 1 candidate

University of Nebraska candidates

 2013 – 0 candidate  2012 – 4 candidates  2011 – 2 candidates  2010 – 3 candidates  2009 – 1 candidate  2008 – 1 candidate

ALL PASSED!

Exam Development Process

Item-writers: Training and assignments to write new questions Mentors: Edit and submit final questions Exam committee I: Review submitted questions

Exam Development Process

Exam committee II: Review final exam forms Exam committee III: Review item by item results of exam Exam committee IV: Decide on final passing score

Exam Results

Exam Results

Using the Exam Results

Compare your student/graduate results with national pool:  Overall Results  By Topic Area

Using the Exam Results

Compare your student/graduate results with national pool:  Overall Results  By Topic Area Using CPH as a culminating experience for CEPH-accreditation

Panel Session – November 3, 2013

Panelists from SPH/PHP requiring the CPH exam:  Curricula  Preparation  Fees CEPH staff on using the CPH exam

CPH Content Outline

CPH exam originally based on ASPPH MPH competencies Exam bank has increased 400%+ ASPPH council members are updating content

• utline

Framing the Future

Item-Writing

Call for item-writers will be announced in November/December 2013 Item-writers are competively selected and asked to write 15-20 items Optional training will be given at Associate Deans’ retreat in June 2014

Current NBPHE Board Topics

 Reviewing eligibility:

• Undergraduate Public Health
• Job Task Analysis

 Encouraging Employers to Require or Prefer

the CPH

 Practice Exam

CPH Recertification Process

Bi-Annual Recertification Process (CEs)

• Bi-annual recertification process requiring CPH

to earn 50 recertification credits

• Reporting via an online recertification portal
• CPH renewal fee is $95.00 every two years

Why maintain your CPH?

• Allows for continued recognition in your profession
• Meets benchmarks set in other health professions
• Assures the communities that you serve of your

currency

Approved Recertification Activities

• Reading of Peer-Reviewed Literature
• Public Health Professional Events
• College or University Courses
• Coursera Courses
• Instruction, Writing or Professional Contribution
• Item-writer for CPH exam or CPH study guide
• Service Activities

Maintaining the CPH

Find Approved Activities

Promote your Pre-Approved Offerings

• Pre-approved status automatically provided to

ASPPH members

• Publish your offerings on the CPH search tool
• Promoted on Facebook and LinkedIn

How to Advise Students

Tools for Promoting the CPH

Online CPH Toolkit (http://www.nbphe.org/toolkit)

• Flyers
• Brochures and posters

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Tools for Promoting the CPH

Online CPH Toolkit (http://www.nbphe.org/toolkit)

• Key Messages
• Student Brochures
• Posters
• Presentation on the CPH Credential Process
• CPH Explanation One-Sheet
• Sample Dean’s/Director’s Letter
• Sample Letter to Student Leaders
• Sample Press Release
• Suggestions for Webinars/Live Presentations

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Study Resources

• Resources Related to Exam

Content

• Sample Exam Questions
• Preparing for the Exam’s

Format

• Study Resource by Third

Parties

Benefits of the CPH

• Distinguishes CPH from other job applicants
• Demonstrates commitment to public health beyond

academic training

• Investment in career and future

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ASPH CPH Study Guide

• Overview of each

competency area

• Suggested readings
• Definitions and terminology
• Sample questions in each

section

• 100 question practice test
• Two 50 question practice

tests

• Study tips

Advice from CPH professionals…do I need to study??

“I didn't study for the test, but if a person has the time, I would recommend it. I used my experience to answer the questions.” “Your Public Health degree has already provided you with all the core competencies covered in the exam

• questions. Refresh your memory and you'll be ready!”

“Unless you are a recent graduate, you absolutely do need to study!”

How long should I study???

EFFORT

It’s a continuum… know your own study style!

“A month of serious study,1-2 hr a night, more on the weekend” “Studied casually 1-2 months, and then more intensely the last week” “Crammed the last week”

Continued Benefits

• Certify commitment to public health
• Stay abreast of new advancements
• Tells employers and the public of constant level of

preparedness

• Assures the community that CPH serve/protect that

they maintain a national, professional standard

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Benefits to our Profession

• Shows public health expertise by evidencing mastery
• f the core sciences of public health
• Raises the bar in public health by increasing

professionalism

• Creates more awareness about the importance of a

quality public health workforce

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CPH and Your Career

The CPH shows potential employers…

• You are committed to the public health profession.
• You will excel in the field through your work and actions.
• You take every opportunity to further your education and

grasp of current issues in the field.

I’m already earning a graduate degree in public health, why do I need to get certified?

By earning a graduate degree haven’t I shown my understanding of the public health field?

I have many years of experience in public health. Why should I earn this credential? Haven’t I shown my understanding of the public health field?

Thank you!