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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
Chair
Cheryl Healton, DrPH
Secretary/Treasurer
David I. Gregorio, PhD,
MS
Chair, Maintenance of
Certification Committee
Terry Dwelle, MD, MPHTM, CPH
Past-Chair
Philip C. Nasca, PhD
Chair, Governance Committee
Donna J. Petersen, MHS, ScD
Chair, Testing Committee
NBPHE Board Members
Kaye Bender, PHAB
Laura King, CEPH
Michelle Larkin, RJWF
Ruth Bernheim, UVA
Ian Lapp, Harvard
Joel Lee, UGA
Alan Melnick, Clark County Roberta Ness, UTexas
Thomas Quade, Summit Co. Gilbert Ramirez, WVU
Mark Robson, Rutgers Gary Raskob, Oklahoma
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
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.
(New) Exam Eligibility
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
5 Core areas • Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Health Policy & Management
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
( 150 items)
Cross Cutting areas • Communication &
Informatics
• Diversity & Culture
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Program Planning
• Public Health Biology
• Systems thinking
( 50 items)
Exam Coverage
Alumni Pass
Alumni Fail
Student Pass
Student 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
2010 – 3 candidates
2009 – 1 candidate
2008 – 1 candidate
ALL PASSED!
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
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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
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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
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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???
EFFO
RT
It’s a continuum…
know your own
study style!
“A month of serious
study,1-2 hr a night,
more on the weekend”
“Studied casually 1-2
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
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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
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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.
I’m already earning a graduate degree in public health, why do I
need to get certified?
By earning a graduate degree haven’t I shown my
understanding of the public health field?
I have many years of experience in public health. Why should I earn this credential? Haven’t I shown my understanding of the public
health field?
Thank you!