Domain 7 Intermediate - Applied Epidemiology Competencies (AECs)

7.1.1 Describe the scope of regulations and laws affecting epidemiologic activities(Required)

7.1.2 Provide epidemiologic and surveillance data to inform the development and improvement of public health policies, programs, services, and laws (e.g., providing input, evidence, or data, following organizational procedures, creating decision memos, identifying policy alternatives)(Required)

7.1.3 Follow rules and laws applying to government employees and funding sources regarding lobbying and advocacythe scope of regulations and laws affecting epidemiologic activities(Required)

7.2.1 Create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebounded) program-relevant goals, objectives, and performance measures(Required)

7.2.2 Employ data from surveillance systems, databases, dashboards, and other data sources to track program objectives, performance, and outcomes(Required)

7.2.3 Review organizational policies, programs, and services considering ethics, DEIA, and justice(Required)

7.2.4 Create analyses of proposed bills and regulations that affect epidemiologic activities and public health programs and plans(Required)

7.3.1 Provide data analysis findings to improve organizational performance and impact strategic planning(Required)

7.4.1 Demonstrate respect for community-level confidentiality, concerns of stigmatization, risks, and harm to community(Required)

7.4.2 Apply ethics guidelines, principles, and laws when planning studies; conducting research; and collecting, managing, disseminating, and using data (e.g., considering data sovereignty, data governance, public health authority, confidentiality, Belmont principles, IRB processes, HIPAA, other privacy laws)(Required)

7.4.3 Define expectations of ethical, equitable, and inclusive conduct for team members(Required)

7.5.1 Collaborate with the community to identify public health actions and review public health decision making process(Required)

7.5.2 Design public health actions that reduce systematic and structural barriers that perpetuate health inequities (e.g., racism, sexism, bigotry, poverty, gender discrimination)(Required)

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Submission Array

1 – None	I am unaware or have very little knowledge of the skill.
2 – Aware	I am aware but have limited knowledge or ability to apply the skill.
3 – Knowledgeable	I am comfortable with my knowledge or ability to apply the skill.
4 – Proficient	I am very comfortable, considered an expert, and/or could teach this skill to others.
N/A	This sub-competency is not applicable or expected for the position and/or tier being assessed.

7. Policy Development and Program Planning Skills (Intermediate)

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