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

NBPHE Board Members Ruth Bernheim, UVA Kaye Bender, PHAB Ian Lapp, Harvard Laura King, CEPH Joel Lee, UGA Michelle Larkin, RJWF Roberta Ness, UTexas Alan Melnick, Clark County Gilbert Ramirez, WVU Thomas Quade, Summit Co. Gary Raskob, Oklahoma Mark Robson, Rutgers 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: o biostatistics o epidemiology o environmental health o health policy o behavioral sciences

(New) Exam Eligibility 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 or 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.

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 Cross Cutting areas 5 Core areas • Communication & • Biostatistics Informatics • Epidemiology • Diversity & Culture • Environmental Health • Leadership Sciences • Professionalism • Health Policy & • Program Planning Management • Social and Behavioral • Public Health Biology Sciences • Systems thinking ( 150 items) ( 50 items)

Exam Coverage Alumni Alumni Student Student Pass Fail Pass 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 ALL PASSED!  2010 – 3 candidates  2009 – 1 candidate  2008 – 1 candidate

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 outline

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 41

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 42

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 44

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? ?? “ A month of serious It ’ s a continuum… study,1-2 hr a night, know your own more on the weekend ” study style! “ Studied casually 1-2 EFFORT 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 48

Benefits to our Profession • Shows public health expertise by evidencing mastery of 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 49

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.