Learning Outcomes for Public Health

Below is a full list of the learning outcomes across all the nine key areas of the public health specialist training curriculum.

As well as being a comprehensive list of all the required learning outcomes and their target phase of achievement, this list can be filtered, allowing users to create a personalised version. Individual learning outcomes can be expanded to show related KSF competencies and related curriculum areas. By using the 'remove' button on expanded learning outcomes, users can delete those learning outcomes that they do not want included in their final personalised list.

This list is a part of the learning outcomes framework of the public health specialist training curriculum.

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Key Area 1
Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being

	Learning outcome	Target Phases	Special Interest Outcome
1.1	Show awareness of available data to describe the health status and determinants of a local population and compare with other populations using appropriate statistical and standardisation techniques and identify localities or groups with poor health	1	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
1.2	Undertake a brief health needs assessment for a defined population for a specific purpose using appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods and make recommendations for action	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
1.3	Use a range of methods of assessing morbidity and burden of disease within and between populations, both as ad hoc analysis and as part of systematic health surveillance.	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
1.4	Analyse data of populations in specific geographical areas and in particular groups of people in order to assess health status, health inequalities, determinants and different needs to support prioritisation of action.	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
1.5	Use a range of routine information sources and surveillance systems including, as a minimum, mortality, hospital admission, census, primary care, communicable disease, cancer registry, reproductive and sexual health data, and government surveys to support public health activity	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
1.6	Use qualitative and ad hoc or local survey data	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
1.7	Undertake a health needs assessment for a defined population for a specific purpose and demonstrate that this work has been considered at a high level in a relevant organisation	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C6:3, IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 7, Health and Social Service Quality		close remove
1.8	Undertake an assessment of the health impact of a policy or project for a defined population and demonstrate that this work has been considered at a high level in a relevant organisation	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C6:3, IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 7, Health and Social Service Quality		close remove
1.9	Quantify inequalities and inequities within and between populations in valid ways which make sense to the relevant audience/commissioner.	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C6:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 5, Health Improvement 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove

Key Area 2
Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services

	Learning outcome	Target Phases	Special Interest Outcome
2.1	Subsection: Finding and retrieving evidence Generate an appropriate question in order to assess the evidence	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
2.2	Subsection: Finding and retrieving evidence Use health and non-health evidence from formal research and other sources to answer a defined question, taking into account relative strengths and weaknesses of evidence used	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C4:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being		close remove
2.3	Subsection: Finding and retrieving evidence Make use of others in finding and retrieving evidence (e.g. librarians, information specialists)	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK3:1 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.4	Subsection: Finding and retrieving evidence Define a literature search strategy with appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria to find relevant evidence to answer a question	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK3:1 *Related curriculum areas:* 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
2.5	Subsection: Finding and retrieving evidence Clearly document methods used in finding and retrieving evidence	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
2.6	Subsection: Assessing evidence Filter and refine searches to select appropriate evidence, incorporating the hierarchy of evidence	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
2.7	Subsection: Assessing evidence Use an appropriate framework to critically appraise evidence	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being		close remove
2.8	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Formulate a balanced, evidence-based recommendation explaining key public health concepts using appropriate reasoning, judgement and analytic skills in a public health setting	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C4:1, HWB1:3, IK2:3 *Suitable assessment methods:* Part B MFPH *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 7, Health and Social Service Quality		close remove
2.9	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Provide options for decision makers	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4, C5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.10	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Communicate recommendations orally and in writing in order to influence decisions	1, 2, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:3, C4:1 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.11	Subsection: Finding and retrieving evidence Find, retrieve, select and assimilate sufficient appropriate evidence to answer a question in a short space of time (ie within hours)	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK3:2 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.12	Subsection: Assessing evidence Understand the need for and be able to undertake a rapid appraisal of evidence (ie within minutes/hours not days)	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.13	Subsection: Assessing evidence Undertake scoring of the quality of at least one quantitative and one qualitative study and its design	1	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
2.14	Subsection: Assessing evidence Use an appropriate framework to critically appraise each of the following types of study: ecological, qualitative, aetiological, interventional, and economic.	1	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
2.15	Subsection: Assessing evidence Assess the evidence for proposed or existing screening programmes, using established criteria	1	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being		close remove
2.16	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Rapidly ascertain key public health information from a range of documents (eg briefings, policies, news reports) and use it appropriately and in relation to wider public health knowledge to communicate key public health information orally	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4 *Suitable assessment methods:* Part B MFPH *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 8, Public Health Intelligence		close remove
2.17	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Work with others to generate consensus where there is conflicting evidence or an evidence gap	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.18	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Use evidence-based recommendations to influence decisions	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
2.19	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Incorporate relevant legal and ethical frameworks into assessment of evidence	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* IK2:4		close remove
2.2	Subsection: Synthesising evidence - formulating justifiable recommendations Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying issues where a review of evidence is likely to make a difference	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C5:4 G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove

Key Area 3
Policy and strategy development and implementation

	Learning outcome	Target Phases	Special Interest Outcome
3.1	Display awareness of current national public health policies	1, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.2	Recognise the need for policy work to address problems	1, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C5:4, G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.3	Identify the key issues which must be addressed when developing policy options	1, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C5.4, C6:3, HWB1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.4	Propose evidence-based policy options for solving problems and develop appropriate strategy	1 or 2 & 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C4:1, HWB1:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.5	Collate and interpret information and advice from clinical/ other colleagues to inform policy or strategy	1 or 2 & 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.6	Make appropriate changes to policy and/or strategy proposals in response to discussion with stakeholders	1, 3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.7	Develop a strategy, based on personal identification of a desired future state, to deliver change from a present unsatisfactory position.	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.8	Develop a plan to secure the resources required to implement a strategy successfully	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.9	Overcome problems that arise when implementing a plan or strategy	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove
3.10	Analyse the process and outcomes of policy implementation	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health		close remove

Key Area 4
Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health

	Learning outcome	Target Phases	Special Interest Outcome
4.1	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Demonstrate insight into own leadership style and personality type and preferences in different circumstances	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.2	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Display critical self-appraisal and reflective practice	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.3	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Use effective and appropriate leadership styles in different settings and organisational cultures taking account of the differences between elected and appointed roles	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.4	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Develop a vision and communicate that effectively to other key stakeholders	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.5	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Demonstrate appropriate presentation communication skills, including descriptions of complex issues, in typical public health settings	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:4 *Suitable assessment methods:* Part B MFPH *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.6	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Communicate the concept of risk in terms of health/ financial/ reputational and political risk	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.7	Subsection: Leadership - achieving change with and through people Demonstrate appropriate listening communication skills in a typical public health setting	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:4 *Suitable assessment methods:* Part B MFPH *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.8	Subsection: Operational management - managing people, resources and process Manage a project to successful completion within available resources and timescales	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.9	Subsection: Operational management - managing people, resources and process Demonstrates effective team working in a variety of settings	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.10	Subsection: Operational management - managing people, resources and process Demonstrates an understanding of how to use different methods of financial management	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G4:1 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.11	Subsection: Operational management - managing people, resources and process Guide and support staff, monitor work, receive, give constructive feedback and develop staff	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.12	Subsection: Operational management - managing people, resources and process Balance the needs of the individual, the team and the task	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C2:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.13	Subsection: Change management Analyse appropriately a situation or project and identify the steps required to achieve change	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* G5:3, C5:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.14	Subsection: Change management Display leadership within a team and a multi-agency setting	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C4:3 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.15	Subsection: Change management Handle uncertainty, the unexpected, challenge and moderate levels of conflict in an appropriate and sensitive manner including communicating effectively in a potentially hostile or emotive situation.	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C5:4 *Suitable assessment methods:* Part B MFPH *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.16	Subsection: Change management Handle major levels of conflict in an appropriate and sensitive manner	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.17	Subsection: Change management Negotiate and influence in a multi-agency arena	3	No
	*Related KSF competency:* HWB1:4 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health		close remove
4.18	Subsection: Collaborative working - working with partners and stakeholders to achieve change Identify and engage relevant stakeholders for a project to improve public health	2	No
	*Related KSF competency:* C5:4, G7:2 *Related curriculum areas:* 1, Surveillance and assessment of the population's health and well-being 2, Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services 3, Policy and strategy development and implementation 4, Strategic leadership and collaborative working for health 5, Health Improvement 6, Health Protection 7, Health and Social Service Quality 8, Public Health Intelligence 9, Academic Public Health

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