The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #49045

Marita K. Murrman, EdD¹, Kristine Gebbie, DrPH, RN², Kristine Qureshi, RN, MSN, CEN³, Jacqueline Merrill, MPH, RN, C², and Ayxa Calero-Breckheimer, PhD⁴. (1) Division of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 600 West 168th St., 4th fl, New York, NY 10032, 212-305-0096, mkm27@columbia.edu, (2) School of Nursing, Columbia University, Center for Health Policy, 630 West 168 Street, GB 250, New York City, NY 10032, (3) Center for Public Health Preparedness, Columbia University, 722 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, (4) Office of Scholarly Resources, Columbia University, 701 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032

One of the primary goals of the Columbia University Center for Public Health Preparedness (the Center) is to develop a model that promotes the adoption, implementation and sustainability of all Center training programs. Efficiency is achieved when programs initially developed for a specific targeted audience at the local level can be easily adapted for a broader local, state or national audience.

A generic version of a competency-based program was developed from a training program that was initially developed for specific public health workers at the New York City Department of Health (NYC-DOH). Program content and examples specific to the target audience and the NYC-DOH were removed from the program. In some areas the content was replaced, while in other sections markers were inserted to alert the next user that customization was required. General instructions for use of the program and sample pre and post-test items were developed and made available. The generic program was reviewed by public health experts as well as public health workers for content validity, clarity of instructions and general ease of use. Changes were instituted based upon feedback received.

The generic program has been presented to multiple audiences in various jurisdictions, and positive feedback has been received.

Utilization of established emergency preparedness competencies as a framework to develop training curricula is an efficient, reliable method to provide training for a broad range of audiences in the public health community.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the difference between a tailored and generic training program.
• List at least three required steps for converting a tailored training program to a generic program.
• Identify the major considerations when selecting instructional and evaluation methods for a tailored and a generic training program.

Keywords: Partnerships, Education

Related Web page: www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/dept/sph/CPHP/index.html

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.