Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I get a regional training program or resource listed on your site?
- Can I earn Continuing Education Credits through the NYNJ PHTC sponsored trainings?
- What are the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals?
- How do I apply to one of the three schools of Public Health?
Questions with Answers
1. How can I get a regional training program or resource listed on your site?
Please e-mail Kate Collier with detailed information about the training program or resource and include your phone number.
2. Can I earn Continuing Education Credits through the NYNJ PHTC sponsored trainings?
The NYNJ PHTC offers several types of continuing education credits including CMEs, CEUs and CHES credits for those who successfully complete its programs. *Note that we do not currently offer continuing education credits for the Orientation to Public Health web-based course.
3. What are the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals?
The Center’s Continuing Education Plan is based on the Council on Linkages’ 68 Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. To learn more about the core competencies, visit: http://www.trainingfinder.org/competencies/list.htm
4. How do I apply to one of the three schools of Public Health?
- Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/admissions/index.html - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public
Health
http://sph.umdnj.edu/admiss/index.htm - University At Albany, School of Public Health
http://www.albany.edu/sph/information/admissions.htm
