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3Capstone Project: Public Health Competencies Paper
Signature Assignment
Name
School
COH 499 Capstone
The capstone paper will serve as a valuable tool for your self-
assessment of your competency level across the eight domains
of the core competencies for Public Health Professionals. The
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals1 (i.e., Core
Competencies) are a consensus set of foundational skills for the
broad practice of public health, as defined by the 10 Essential
Public Health Services. The Core Competencies are organized
into eight skill areas or domains that cut across public health
disciplines. The purpose of this assessment is to help you
explore your level of competence within these eight domains.
Please note that the signature assignment instructions include
content directly from the competencies document.
By assessing your level of knowledge or skill for each
competency statement described, you will be able to prioritize
your learning time to focus on the most critical areas and
concentrate where the need for training and learning may be
greatest.
The competency assessment is divided into the following eight
domains:
• Analytical/Assessment Skills
• Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

• Communication Skills
• Cultural Competency Skills
• Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
• Public Health Sciences Skills
• Financial Planning and Management Skills
• Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Tier 1 – Entry Level: Tier 1 competencies apply to public health
professionals who carry out the day-to-day tasks of public
health organizations and are not in management positions.
Responsibilities of these professionals may include data
collection and analysis, fieldwork, program planning, outreach,
communications, customer service, and program support.
Instructions: Complete steps 1-3 for each domain.
1) Self-Perceived Proficiency: Read each competency statement
listed within a domain. In each domain, and for each
competency statement, think about the level at which you can
perform the skill. Then rate your level of proficiency on each
domain by selecting or highlighting the number on the domain
from “None” (1) to “Proficient” (4) that best describes your
self-reported level of expertise for that statement. Note: The
competency statements listed in each domain should be
interpreted as broadly as possible to apply to your position and
principal employment setting. In the example below, you would
select number “4” for “Proficient” if you think you are
excelling at this domain or select “1” for “None” if you feel you
need a great deal of improvement.
2) Evidence of Proficiency: At the end of each domain, please

provide a detailed explanation of the required BSPH courses
and/or approved public health experiences that helped you
achieve the above-mentioned competency. Provide at least two
examples of evidence and describe in detail how the
assignments and/or projects helped you reach your perceived
proficiency. The evidence of proficiency could include your
assignments, papers, presentations, and/or projects (e.g.,
brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, flyers, pictures) from your
volunteer hours.
3) Proficiency Improvement: Discuss at least two opportunities
for improvement in a particular skill or content area.
4) Plan for Lifelong Learning: Discussion/Conclusion: Write at
least one paragraph discussing a plan for lifelong learning that
incorporates high professional and ethical standards, leadership,
and cultural competencies and their evolving role in society.
The plan may include, but is not limited to, the following: a)
participating in continuing education workshops (e.g., at work,
online); b) obtaining professional certifications, and c) seeking
an additional degree.
Application of this Paper:
Once you have identified your priorities, you can use this
information to guide you in developing a learning plan with one
or more personal, professional goals for the next year; in
engaging in discussion with your supervisor, mentor, or coach;
and in choosing learning opportunities that will help you reach
your goals and meet the requirements for continuing
competence in your occupation or discipline.
Analytical/Assessment Skills (Domain 1)
Self-Perceived Proficiency
1 = None I am unaware or have very little knowledge of the
skill
2 = Aware I have heard of, but have limited knowledge or

ability to apply the skill
3 = Knowledgeable I am comfortable with my knowledge or
4 = Proficient I am very comfortable, am an expert or could
teach this skill to others
Tier 1 Competencies: To what degree are you able to effectively
1. Describe factors affecting the health of a community (e.g.,
equity, income, education, environment)
2. Identify quantitative and qualitative data and information
(e.g., vital statistics, electronic health records, transportation
patterns, unemployment rates, community input, health equity
impact assessments) that can be used for assessing the health of
a community
3. Apply ethical principles in accessing, collecting, analyzi ng,
using, maintaining, and disseminating data and information
4. Use information technology in accessing, collecting,
analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and
information
5. Select valid and reliable data
6. Select comparable data (e.g., data being age-adjusted to the
same year, data variables across datasets having similar
definitions).
7. Identify gaps in data
8. Collect valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data
9. Describe public health applications of quantitative and

qualitative data
10. Use quantitative and qualitative data
11. Describe assets and resources that can be used for
improving the health of a community (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs,
public libraries, hospitals, faith-based organizations, academic
institutions, federal grants, fellowship programs)
12. Contribute to assessments of community health status and
factors influencing health in a community (e.g., quality,
availability, accessibility, and use of health services; access to
affordable housing)
13. Explain how community health assessments use information
about health status, factors influencing health, and assets and
resources
14. Describe how evidence (e.g., data, findings reported in peer -
reviewed literature) is used in decision making
Evidence of Proficiency:
A course that added to the domain proficiency was enrolling for
a study in community health. We studied concepts like health
challenge identification, implementation of educational
activities, and the creation of resources that improved the living
standards in communities under the program(Pre-professional
Health Experience Guide, 2021). The concepts enabled me to
learn about some resources that could improve community
health in different areas. Also, through undertaking the course, I
gained diverse knowledge on how to use information technology
to access and assess information from communities in remote
areas. Electronic health records and telemedicine are concepts I
encountered during the study that enabled me to learn the
various public health issues.
Besides taking the course on public community health, I also

did a project on community health risk factors. The assessment
aimed at helping me to identify community-specific factors that
made people susceptible to diseases. Through the research, I
identified poverty, illiteracy rates, cultural and religious beliefs
as factors that influenced community health (Pre-professional
Health Experience Guide, 2021). For instance, some cultures
have vaccine-related myths and, thus, their communities are
more vulnerable to diseases than others. The research was
helpful because it enabled me to incorporate different skills into
the research process. For instance, I used qualitative assessment
methods to interpret how different perceptions affected people’s
vulnerability. I interacted with locals in various communities
and gained more knowledge on data collection practices while
on the field. All these experiences make me believe that I have
the requisite knowledge to apply my skills as far as public
health is concerned.
Proficiency Improvement:
I still see some opportunities to improve my skills and become
an expert in the future. One of the areas that would help me
grow into a professional is mastery of qualitative and
quantitative data analysis methods. I had some challenges in
analyzing the data and, that forced me to seek help from my
colleagues after data collection during my research on
community health risk factors. Also, I had to postpone working
on the research projects several times because of that gap. Thus,
if I dedicate time working on data analysis, I will be well
equipped for more roles in public health. Another opportunity
that I could capitalize on to improve my skills is attention to
detail which refers to keenness when recording, observing, or
analyzing data. Any mistake in any process dealing with data
could lead to detrimental outcomes and, that is why this skill
needs improvement. While working on my research project, I
often missed some information due to a lack of attentiveness.
Plan for Lifelong Improvement
To further improve my skills, I plan to enroll in an online

research methods course. By enrolling in the program, I intend
to learn all concepts relating to quantitative and qualitative
research methods. I will learn how to conduct qualitative
studies, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation through
the course. Afterwards I will undertake different research
studies on community health or any other public health-related
issue with ease.
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills (Domain 2)
skill
Tier 1 Competencies: To what degree are you able to
effectively…
1. Contribute to state/Tribal/community health improvement
planning (e.g., providing data to supplement community health
assessments, communicating observations from work in the
field)
2. Contribute to the development of program goals and
objectives
3. Describe organizational strategic plan (e.g., includes
measurable objectives and targets; relationship to community
health improvement plan, workforce development plan, quality
improvement plan, and other plans)

4. Contribute to the implementation of the organizational
strategic plan
5. Identify current trends (e.g., health, fiscal, social, political,
environmental) affecting the health of a community
6. Gather information that can inform options for policies,
programs, and services (e.g., secondhand smoking policies, data
use policies, HR policies, immunization programs, food safety
programs)
7. Describe implications of policies, programs, and services
8. Implement policies, programs, and services
9. Explain the importance of evaluations for improving policies,
programs, and services
10. Gather information for evaluating policies, programs, and
services (e.g., outputs, outcomes, processes, procedures, return
on investment)
11. Apply strategies for continuous quality improvement
12. Describe how public health informatics is used in
developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies,
programs, and services (e.g., integrated data systems, electronic
reporting, knowledge management systems, geographic
information systems)
I gained a higher level of proficiency in the domain by
undertaking a six-month online course on health administration.
The training focused on running different human and service
departments both within public and private organizations. We
reviewed multiple coordination tactics in healthcare and the

policy formation processes. Through the course, I learned how
social, economic and political factors link to influence health
delivery (Friedman, & Banegas, 2018). Also, I was able to learn
about different policies, how policy analysts formulate them,
and their impacts on the healthcare delivery system. Essentially,
this course enabled me to learn about issues that were at the
center of healthcare. Lastly, I learned how data is critical in
making health policies through the rational method.
I also gained knowledge in the domain through the course
assignments that were related to healthcare organizations. The
tasks were comprehensive and covered numerous concepts
related to organizational management. Some concepts covered
included the organization's culture, objectives, strategic
management, human resource management, and business
purpose (Bratton, 2020). The assignments prompted me to
conduct extensive research related to organizational
administration. Therefore, I understood how different
organizations could use a strategic approach to enhance their
operation and meet the current healthcare demands. The course
assignments also enabled me to learn effective human resource
management at healthcare organizations (Bratton, 2020). That
includes promoting a safer workplace environment, embracing
diversity, and providing competitive compensation benefits. The
strategic management assignments ensured that I learned
contemporary patterns in healthcare delivery and how they
affected the management. Lastly, organizational management
assignments prompted me to learn about employee job
satisfaction, motivation, and performance. Practically, the
knowledge could help in achieving my managerial dreams.
One of the opportunities that would be helpful in my career
journey in public health is learning how to use data for quality
improvement. Quality improvement is a framework that social
workers in healthcare use to improve healthcare outcomes.
Quality improvement is essential in healthcare for many

reasons. It enables healthcare organizations to provide cost-
effective, reliable, and sustainable healthcare services.
Therefore, while knowing healthcare organizations and strategic
planning, additional knowledge on quality improvement will be
fundamental in ensuring that my organization continuously
improves its services. Another opportunity that I have is to
learn policy implementation. The focus was on policy
formulation and how social, economic and political factors
impact healthcare policies in the online course I did before. The
instructors covered nothing concerning policy implementation
that is a critical process in the policy process. Thus, learning
how to execute policies will be an added advantage in my
career. I will contribute to policymaking and implementation
with the new knowledge.
I will work with my colleagues who have been successful in
policymaking and implementation to improve domain
proficiency. The interaction will acquaint me with more skills
on how to approach the policymaking process. Secondly, I will
attend different workshops and training on quality improvement
to learn more about using quality improvement tools in
management.
Communication Skills (Domain 3)
skill

effectively…
1. Identify the literacy of populations served (e.g., ability to
obtain, interpret, and use health and other information; social
media literacy)
2. Communicate in writing and orally with linguistic and
cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials,
incorporating images)
3. Solicit input from individuals and organizations (e.g.,
chambers of commerce, religious organizations, schools, social
service organizations, hospitals, government, community-based
organizations, various populations served) for improving the
health of a community
4. Suggest approaches for disseminating public health data and
information (e.g., social media, newspapers, newsletters,
journals, town hall meetings, libraries, neighborhood
gatherings)
5. Convey data and information to professionals and the public
using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations,
email, letters)
6. Communicate information to influence behavior and improve
health (e.g., use social marketing methods, consider behavioral
theories such as the Health Belief Model or Stages of Change
Model)
7. Facilitate communication among individuals, groups, and
organizations
8. Describe the roles of governmental public health, health care,
and other partners in improving the health of a community

Communication is crucial in the public health sector and within
healthcare organizations. It is only through communication that
stakeholders can achieve the goals of public health. I am
proficient in communication skills and, several things prove that
fact. Firstly, I presented my research proposal on community
health risks to my faculty. In the presentation, I used different
strategies including tables, graphs, and images to present my
findings . Besides, my slides used different design features to
keep the audience in touch with the presentation. The
presentation would be boring if the authors write poorly hence,
I used a well-written standard language to communicate my
findings to the faculty. From then, I have mastered the art of
presenting evidence to different audiences at my workplace or
in any other area when the need arises. I also gained the
confidence of talking before a crowd and presently, I can share
information with any number of people in a relaxed manner.
The second prove of my proficiency in the field is the ability to
influence other people's decisions towards a common goal that I
believe in. In my community, I influenced locals to push for the
construction of additional healthcare facilities through the use
of my Twitter and Facebook accounts (McNab, 2009). The
county government had isolated my community in the expansion
of healthcare facilities. I thought the decision was
discriminatory and started to persuade the locals to push for the
construction of more facilities. Within a month, my idea became
popular and everybody agreed with my decision. I also managed
to influence the local government to reconsider its decisions of
eliminating the community in similar projects. This ability to
influence the direction of the entire community convinces me of
my adept communication abilities in public health. I feel I can
succeed in that regard and I could also train other people.
Despite what I have achieved and all my expertise, I still
believe that I have an opportunity to further improve my skills.

Currently, I have never solicited information from entities such
as schools, the chamber of commerce, or any other institution of
relevance to public health. The organizations have crucial
information to help in improving health outcomes in healthcare
organizations. This is an area I could focus on to better my
proficiency. I need to be able to work with large institutions,
obtain information and data for the improvement of healthcare
organizations. Another opportunity is learning how to distribute
information through various approaches. Information sharing is
important in the improvement of healthcare systems. While I am
excellent at presenting information to a physical audience, this
method could not reach a large audience. Therefore, I need to
learn about information sharing through mass media platforms
like newspapers and TV channels. This is an area that could see
me communicate with a large audience nationally and globally.
I am planning to take a three months short course on public
communication. The course will help me to improve my ability
to communicate to a large audience through newspapers, radio
stations, and television channels. Also, the course will assist me
in identifying the relevant skills needed to excel in public
speaking and how to further influence public opinions through
words.
Cultural Competency Skills (Domain 4)
skill

effectively…
1. Describe the concept of diversity as it applies to individuals
and populations (e.g., language, culture, values, socioeconomic
status, geography, education, race, gender, age, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, profession, religious affiliation, mental and
physical abilities, historical experiences)
2. Describe the diversity of individuals and populations in a
community
3. Describe the ways diversity may influence policies,
programs, services, and the health of a community
4. Recognize the contribution of diverse perspectives in
developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs,
and services that affect the health of a community
5. Address the diversity of individuals and populations when
implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the
6. Describe the effects of policies, programs, and services on
different populations in a community
7. Describe the value of a diverse public health workforce
Culture carries a lot of significance in public health. Culture
goes on to influence healthcare outcomes among patients and
the healthcare delivery among healthcare providers. Diversity is
another issue that is affected by culture with the public and

employees expecting culturally neutral healthcare organizations
(Ely & Thomas, 2001). In terms of cultural proficiency, I have
a lot to do because I have limited knowledge of my perceived
self-efficiency. I gained cultural knowledge during
benchmarking on one of the healthcare organizations in
California on issues relating to diversity. During the
benchmarking period, I learned that cultural diversity w as a
result of many factors. Firstly, the organization was considered
culturally diverse because it employed members from different
religions, sexual orientations, ethnicity, geography, race, and
gender. Hence, I understand that culturally diverse communities
have a mix of employees from different backgrounds.
Secondly, I have worked with different people from different
ethnicities, cultures, and religions. During my interaction with
these groups, I have been able to appreciate their contributions
towards our collaborative success in the past. A person who
embraces different people and different perspectives has some
knowledge on cultural diversity and that makes me believe that
at least I know cultural efficiency (Ely & Thomas, 2001). Also,
I have worked in different areas with different cultures in my
journey as a professional. In all my adventures, I have come
across a diverse client pool that I managed to serve to the best
of my knowledge. Thus, my achievements with different
populations in the past account for my current knowledge of
cultural diversity. I can work with different people in different
places.
I have the lowest self-perceived proficiency in this domain and
need to utilize any improvement opportunity to grow. One of
the areas I believe need focus is studying how different cultures
influence policies, programs, services, and community health. I
am convinced that understanding or appreciating different
cultures and perspectives is not enough in improving healthcare
outcomes. I must move a step ahead and understand how the

different perspectives affect health outcomes. Fathoming the
relationship between cultures and programs or policies will be
useful in determining some barriers to achieving better health
healthcare outcomes. Also, understanding the relationship
between cultures and policies will allow the healthcare
personnel to identify culture-specific policies that could meet
certain objectives. Secondly, I have an opportunity to study the
impacts of diversity in healthcare. While I appreciate cultural
consideration, analyzing the benefit of diversity on healthcare
delivery, innovation, and health accessibility can be
instrumental in designing a healthcare system. Besides
understanding diversity's impact on health delivery, I also have
a chance to assess whether healthcare organizations can meet
the diverse demand fully. For years, there has been an increased
clamor for a diverse population, but healthcare organizations
are yet to achieve the objective. Therefore, I will identify the
difficulties in achieving diversity in public health.
To develop my proficiency in this domain, I look forward to
working in organizations that embrace cultural diversity. I
believe that being in such environments will enable me to learn
the power of diversity and how to achieve it through
collaborative efforts.
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills (Domain 5)
skill

effectively…
1. Describe the programs and services provided by
governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve
the health of a community
2. Recognize relationships that are affecting health in a
community (e.g., relationships among health departments,
hospitals, community health centers, primary care providers,
schools, community-based organizations, and other types of
organizations)
3. Suggest relationships that may be needed to improve health
in a community
4. Support relationships that improve health in a community
5. Collaborate with community partners to improve health in a
community (e.g., participate in committees, share data and
information, connect people to resources)
6. Engage community members (e.g., focus groups, talking
circles, formal meetings, key informant interviews) to improve
health in a community
7. Provide input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and
improving policies, programs, and services
8. Use assets and resources (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs, public
libraries, hospitals, faith-based organizations, academic
institutions, federal grants, fellowship programs) to improve
health in a community
9. Inform the public about policies, programs, and resources
that improve health in a community

10. Describe the importance of community-based participatory
research
I am comfortable with the knowledge and skills I have
concerning community dimensions in healthcare. I obtained this
knowledge through different means. First, I served at a
community clinic as a volunteer while undertaking my degree
studies (Pre-professional Health Experience Guide, 2021). At
the community clinic, we were responsible for providing
affordable healthcare services to many locals at affordable
costs. Most of the clients came from low-income families, were
uninsured, and had the lowest academic attainment rates. During
this time, I learned many public-health-related issues including
how to engage the community and use community resources to
promote healthcare outcomes. I interacted with families and
schools to discuss collaborative efforts to promote healthcare
outcomes. I also organized focus groups where I could meet
locals and engage them on several health issues that affected
community health. The clinic worked with different community
organizations and support groups to offer assistance to the
patients. At times, I linked the patients to various groups for
help. All these activities during my time at the community
clinic enabled me to have a glance at different public health
dimensions.
Also, I have worked with my local church at one time to raise
money to purchase medical equipment at a church-based
healthcare facility. The program was headed by the top church’s
leadership while I was given the role of popularizing the
initiative to church members and other residents. These roles
gave me an opportunity to examine how local resources
including human resources could be a critical factor in
promoting community health centers. The church managed to

collect adequate funds and bought the medical equipment. My
interaction with the stakeholders during the period advanced my
ability to organize resources for a common goal.
Amid the progress I have made currently, I see numerous
opportunities to excel. There are many things connected to
community health but my exposure enabled me to learn but a
few. I feel the urge to bolster my knowledge on different
competencies related to dimensions of practice skills. While I
was able to study, see and interact with different healthcare
organizations and stakeholders, I was less focused on how
relationships in communities negatively affect healthcare
outcomes. I strongly believe that this is an area that could be
instrumental in improving my skills to unravel all the conditions
related to healthcare outcomes. Learning relationships that
threaten community’s health help public health workers to
prepare their patient in advance. Also, I have a chance to study
the role non-governmental organizations and government play
in improving healthcare at community levels. While practicing
as a volunteer, I realized that almost all projects at the
community clinic were undertaken by non-government
organizations while the national and state government was more
focused on healthcare policies and large health organizations.
Thus, there is an opportunity to study the role of government in
community health.
I plan to enroll in another volunteer program in a community
clinic in a different place. Another volunteer program will
enable me to learn more about the varying community factors
that influence health in communities. Also, I intend to help
work with community groups that play a critical role in public
health. Cooperation with these groups will help my patients.
Public Health Sciences Skills (Domain 6)

skill
effectively…
1. Describe the scientific foundation of the field of public
health
2. Identify prominent events in the history of public health
(e.g., smallpox eradication, development of vaccinations,
infectious disease control, safe drinking water, emphasis on
hygiene and handwashing, access to health care for people with
disabilities)
3. Describe how public health sciences (e.g., biostatistics,
epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services
administration, social and behavioral sciences, and public health
informatics) are used in the delivery of the 10 Essential Public
Health Services
4. Retrieve evidence (e.g., research findings, case reports,
community surveys) from print and electronic sources (e.g.,
PubMed, Journal of Public Health Management and Practice,
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, The World Health
Report) to support decision making

5. Recognize limitations of evidence (e.g., validity, reliability,
sample size, bias, generalizability)
6. Describe evidence used in developing, implementing,
evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services
7. Describe the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for
the ethical conduct of research (e.g., patient confidentiality,
protection of human subjects, Americans with Disabilities Act)
8. Contribute to the public health evidence base (e.g.,
participating in Public Health Practice-Based Research
Networks, community-based participatory research, and
academic health departments; authoring articles; making data
available to researchers)
9. Suggest partnerships that may increase the use of evidence in
public health practice (e.g., between practice and academic
organizations, with health sciences libraries)
Public health sciences skills are a prerequisite for any public
worker. I am comfortable with applying public health science
skills currently. The knowledge in public health skills is partly
contributed by my research on vaccination. While conducting
the research, I learned many concepts related to the origin of
vaccines, the types of vaccines, how they boost immunity and
why some cultures or communities are reluctant to use vaccines
(Shen, 2019). Through the research, I discovered that Edward
Jenner was the person behind the development of vaccines after
realizing that the cowpox virus would be used against smallpox.
Through the assignment, I learned that vaccines fight viral
illnesses by producing more antibodies that fight antigens.
Regarding vaccine use, I discovered that some communities do
not use them because of the myths that are often associated with

vaccine use. Some people believe that the use of vaccines
weakens the body's immunity rather than bolstering it. Illiteracy
and religious beliefs are other factors that lead to the rejection
of vaccines in some communi ties. The research was helpful
because it enabled me to fathom how scientific knowledge is
incorporated into public health. Also, I learned how cultural
beliefs threaten scientific achievement in healthcare.
I am also confident of my public health science skills because
during all the periods of research on the topic and other
assignments done during the course, I have used different
articles. The articles range from textbooks, peer-reviewed
journals, online sources, government, and organizational
publications. The sources were retrieved from academic
databases such as Google Scholar, ProQuest, institution library,
and PubMed. The entire process of retrieving information and
integrating the knowledge into my work equipped me with
research skills that are defining in my career. These skills shall
be critical in my career growth.
Despite my achievement in accumulating public health science
skills, I see opportunities to improve my proficiency in the
domain. I must acknowledge that research skills are not enough
to enable a public health worker to succeed. The skills must be
complemented with collaborative efforts to have a significant
impact. Therefore, I see an opportunity to form partnerships
with other stakeholders in the public health sector. These
stakeholders will include academic organizations, other
researchers, and policymakers in the field. The partnerships will
ensure that research findings are put into practical use. Also,
the collaboration will allow me to access research sources from
other libraries. Another opportunity to improve my proficiency
is focusing on legislation and regulations concerning public
health. Government laws and regulations immensely affect
healthcare services and therefore, public health workers must
familiarize themselves with these laws. Also, conducting

researchers require conformity to regulations and laws. A full
understanding of the legislation will allow me to improve my
research skills. Thus, I need to direct my efforts into regulatory
practices in public health.
As part of my lifelong improvement, I intend to find a personal
lawyer whose purpose will be informing me about all public
health laws and regulations. Also, the lawyer will have a duty of
interpreting some laws and regulations to ensure that I am well-
off in this domain. I will also acquire a copy of all laws and
regulations concerning public health for reference whenever
there is a need.
Financial Planning and Management Skills (Domain 7)
skill
effectively…
1. Describe the structures, functions, and authorizations of
governmental public health programs and organizations
2. Describe government agencies with authority to impact the
3. Adhere to organizational policies and procedures

4. Describe public health funding mechanisms (e.g., categorical
grants, fees, third-party reimbursement, tobacco taxes)
5. Contribute to the development of program budgets
6. Provide information for proposals for funding (e.g.,
foundations, government agencies, corporations)
7. Provide information for the development of contracts and
other agreements for programs and services
8. Describe financial analysis methods used in making decisions
about policies, programs, and services (e.g., cost-effectiveness,
cost-benefit, cost-utility analysis, return on investment)
9. Operate programs within budget
10. Describe how teams help achieve program and
organizational goals (e.g., the value of different disciplines,
sectors, skills, experiences, and perspectives; scope of work and
timeline)
11. Motivate colleagues to achieve program and organizational
goals (e.g., participating in teams, encouraging sharing of ideas,
respecting different points of view)
12. Use evaluation results to improve the program and
organizational performance
13. Describe program performance standards and measures
14. Use performance management systems for the program and
organizational improvement (e.g., achieving performance
objectives and targets, increasing efficiency, refining processes,
meeting Healthy People objectives, sustaining accreditation)

Financial management is an important component of public
health. While the focus of most healthcare organizations is to
deliver services to the customers, it is almost impossible to
achieve the goal without factoring in financial parameters.
Financial management helps organizations to increase their
revenues that in turn lead to the expansion of healthcare
services (Cleverly, 2017). Besides, financial objectives
empower public health organizations to be competitive and
allocate resources based on their usefulness (Cleverly, 2017). In
this domain, I perceive myself as having immense knowledge
and I could help other people to improve in the area.
One source of my proficiency comes partly from the assignment
I did on a healthcare organization's financial objectives. In the
assignment, my goal was to define the financial objective and
why it was necessary within healthcare organizations. Also, I
explained why organizations must create a financial objective
despite having a purpose. Through the assignment, I discovered
that financial management is the mainstay of healthcare
organizations (Cleverly, 2017). Expansion of services,
acquisition of new medical equipment, and human resources are
all dependent on healthcare organizations. Therefore, the
assignment helped me to learn how to help an organization work
within its budget. As at present, I could help any healthcare
organization to work with their finances.
Besides conducting assignments of financial objectives, I have
also done projects on employee motivation, organizational
performance, and job satisfaction. These assignments give me
the courage to believe that I could lead a motivated group
towards achieving organizational goals (Fiaz et al., 2017). In
the research, I covered different factors that motivate employees
towards achieving organizational goals. Some factors that
manifested were that employees were more likely to be
motivated with a better compensation plan (Fiaz et al., 2017).

Also, a collaborative work environment and leadership
approaches are other factors that influence motivation in
organizations. Since the financial planning and management
domain involves using a motivation to achieve organizational
goals, I believe I am excellent in this skill due to my previous
assignments.
The assignments on financial management and employee
motivation were not exhaustive and did not cover all the issues
related to financial management. The gap gives me a prospect
about learning financial analysis methods that are in demand in
current healthcare organizations. Some financial assessment
methods identified in public health include cost-benefit
analysis, return on investment, and cost-effectiveness. Public
health workers must analyze the cost and benefits of different
projects before undertaking them. The cost-benefit analysis also
applies in policymaking where all considerations are factored in
before decision-making. Return on investment will help
evaluate departmental performance. Another opportunity is
learning how to design program performance standards and
measures. These skills will assist me to identify how each
activity should be done to have the best outcomes.
To improve in this domain, I plan to work in the accounting
department for some time. The move will allow me to interact
with accounting processes and obtain more information on the
subject. Moreover, I will have an opportunity to interact with
financial officers and learn more from them through dialogues
and questioning.
Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills (Domain 8)
skill

To what degree are you able to effectively…
1. Incorporate ethical standards of practice (e.g., Public Health
Code of Ethics) into all interactions with individuals,
organizations, and communities
2. Describe public health as part of a larger inter-related system
of organizations that influence the health of populations at
local, national, and global levels
3. Describe the ways public health, health care, and other
organizations can work together or individually to impact the
4. Contribute to the development of a vision for a healthy
community (e.g., emphasis on prevention, health equity for all,
excellence, and innovation)
5. Identify internal and external facilitators and barriers that
may affect the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health
Services (e.g., using root cause analysis and other quality
improvement methods and tools, problem-solving)
6. Describe needs for professional development (e.g., training,
mentoring, peer advising, coaching)
7. Participate in professional development opportunities

8. Describe the impact of changes (e.g., social, political,
economic, scientific) on organizational practices
9. Describe ways to improve individual and program
performance
Leadership and system thinking skills are integral to public
health. Healthcare leaders have the mandate of creating a shared
vision for their followers. These visions must align with the
public demands. Also, the leader inspires the healthcare workers
through influencing opinions and the decision-making process. I
have mastered leadership skills through different approaches
and currently, I feel confident that I can undertake some
leadership roles.
One of the activities that enhanced my leadership abilities was
doing an assignment related to coaching methods, coaching
skills, and assessment. In this assignment, I was required to
identify different coaching models. There are different coaching
models such as GROW, TGROW, and CLEAR. Each model is
unique though the primary target is to promote the employees'
skills among the labor force (Professional coaching practice,
n.d). Healthcare leaders have the mandate of recommending
employee training so that they could be more productive and
help organizations meet their goals. Another part I covered on
coaching was the necessary skills that the coach must have to
conduct a successful coaching process. Through the research, I
noted that the coaches must have questioning skills and should
possess proficient communication skills (Professional coaching
practice, n.d). Regarding coaching assessment, I established that
a successful coaching session must change employees
positively. Also, the training must motivate employees and
promote different interpersonal skills.

Besides the coaching assignment, I advanced my leadership and
system thinking skills by doing an assignment related to disaster
management. I was considering wildfires in California because
the state is the most affected by cases of wildfires (Lock et al.,
2016). Disasters have far-reaching consequences on public
health when they occur because the victims must be treated by
healthcare practitioners. Through the assignment, I learned how
collaboration between public health workers and other
organizations improves healthcare outcomes in communities.
For the California case, public health workers had to work with
other disaster response teams to reduce casualties when
disasters occurred. Public health organizations can work with
other entities in developing practical strategies to handle
emergency cases and other critical issues.
These assignments were not enough to earn me proficiency in
this domain and there are still some opportunities to bolster my
leadership competencies. One of the opportunities for me to
grow my leadership skills is enrolling in a one-month course on
skill-based training. This short training will equip me with the
requisite interpersonal skills that will reinforce my leadership
abilities. Also, the course will provide a chance to learn how to
handle different situations that happen within organizations and
that often result in poor performance or conflicts. I also stand
an opportunity to contribute to vision development as part of
my leadership skills. Attaining these goals requires that I learn
about the different problems that act as barriers to community
health. Consequently, I have to embrace research as one way to
advance my career and identify broader visions for community
health. Hence, research is another development opportunity for
me.

As part of lifelong improvement, I look forward to working in
public health teams without leaders. Such moves will grant me
an opportunity to exercise my skills in this domain. Also, I
intend to work with colleagues on various public health projects
in the future. Working in teams will allow me to learn about the
necessary leadership skills.
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University of Phoenix Material
Grading Rubric for Week6 Individual Assignment: Security
Threat Analysis
Content and Development Points Earned
All key elements of the assignment are covered in
a substantive way.
Research to identify ways to limit security
threats. Then write a 2- to 3-page analysis of
the identity scenario by answering the
following questions:
you would use your Social Security number
in advertising.
• Describes the security breach in the
scenario.
• Discusses how the security threat is
harmful to SCM, CRM, and ERP systems.
• Evaluates type of measures related to

enterprise models you would use to avoid
such a breach.
• Describes the type of marketing campaign
you would use to avoid this type of
exposure.
• Describes the influence the Internet has on
enterprise data and how enterprise models
can help solve business problems.
Additional Comments:
The paper structure should be
organized in this fashion. You
should have an introduction. The
answers to the 6 questions. Then
you should have a conclusion, which
should tie everything together. The
requirements for an Introduction and
Conclusion are listed to the left.
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and
informative.
The paper develops a central theme or idea,
directed toward the appropriate audience.
The paper links theory to relevant examples and
uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.
Major points are stated clearly; are supported by
specific details, examples, or analysis; and are
organized logically.
The introduction provides sufficient background on
the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of
the paper, and reviews the major points.
Readability and Style Points Earned

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and
maintain the flow throughout the paper.
The tone is appropriate to the content and
assignment.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently
strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the
flow of thought.
Mechanics Points Earned
The paper, including tables and graphs, headings,
title page, and reference page, is consistent with
APA guidelines and meets course-level
requirements.
It is important to know how to access
APA resources and to understand
and apply the guidelines
appropriately.
Please ensure intellectual property
is/are recognized to be best of your
ability.
APA incorporation should be
foundational here; if not, then subject
to point deductions, but coaching will

be provided through qualitative
feedback to be equipped for next
course and to continue to develop an
engineering psyche around quality-
based composition.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text
citations and a reference page.
The paper is laid out with effective use of
headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are
followed.
Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and
varied.
Spelling is correct.
Total Points Earned
Overall Comments:
Capstone Presentation CLOs 1-8 PLO 8 (Complete/Incomplete)
Students will complete a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation as
their final presentation. Please include a word doc with talking
points for each slide. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE TALKING
POINTS VERBATIM OF POWERPOINT SLIDE.TALKING
POINTS SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 5 MINS. The students
can use this as an opportunity to reflect on their journey in the
B.S. Public Health program and share their experience with the
class.
Students can talk about the following but are not restricted to
the suggestions below in their presentation.
1. Highlights of the BSPH program
2. Most favorite/impactful courses in the BSPH program
3. Volunteer experience
4. Capstone Paper (see attachment).

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