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Outlined in the CUP Model
Responsibility I
Assess individual and community needs for health education
Competency A Access existing health-related data.
Competency B Collect health-related data.
Competency C Distinguish between behaviors that foster or hinder well-being.
Competency D Determine factors that influence learning.
Competency E Identify factors that foster or hinder the process of health education.
Competency F Infer needs for health education from obtained data.
Responsibility II
Plan health education strategies, interventions and programs
Competency A Involve people and organizations in program planning.
Competency B Incorporate data analysis and principles of community organization.
Competency C Formulate appropriate and measurable program objectives.
Competency D Develop a logical scope and sequence plan for health education practice.
Competency E Design strategies, interventions, and programs consistent with specified objectives.
Competency F Select appropriate strategies to meet objectives.
Competency G Assess factors that affect implementation.
Implement health education strategies, interventions and programs
Competency A Initiate a plan of action.
Competency B Demonstrate a variety of skills
Competency C Use a variety of methods to implement strategies, interventions and programs.
Competency D Conduct training programs.
Conduct evaluation and research related to health education
Competency A Develop plans for evaluation and research.
Competency B Review research and evaluation procedures.
Competency C Design data collection instruments.
Competency D Carry out evaluation and research plans.
Competency E Interpret results from evaluation and research.
Competency F Infer implications from findings for future health-related activities.
Administer health education strategies, interventions and programs
Competency A Exercise organizational leadership.
Competency B Secure fiscal resources.
Competency C Manage human resources.
Competency D Obtain acceptance and support for programs.
Serve as a health education resource person
Competency A Use health-related information resources.
Competency B Respond to requests for health information.
Competency C Select resource materials for dissemination.
Competency D Establish consultative relationships.
Responsibility VII
Communicate and advocate for health and health education
Competency A Analyze and respond to current and future needs in health education.
Competency B Apply a variety of communication methods and techniques.
Competency C Promote the health education profession
Competency D Influence health policy to promote health.