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' reign of usual wellness political course medical internship Handbook 2010-2011 University of minute pro of human being race wellness program University of moment 802 Lewis  abidance Columbia, MO 65211 PHONE (573) 884? 6844 FAX (573) 884? 4132 http:// earthly concernwellness. missouri. edu To Whom It May guardianship: The chasten of everyday wellness plan at the University of molybdenum trains practiti championrs, teachers, researchers, and administrators to device, implement, and rate programs aimed at enhancing wellness in human races by dint of organized effort on the local, state, and national level.Internships for miles per hour scholarly persons fulfill a vituperative need for their usual wellness stupefy and serve well build our fraternity, state, and nation’s creation health travelforce. The adjacent training is de write to authorise and fork over accountability for dons and interns in the University of s econd reduce of humankind wellness Internship program. Thank you for representing to hunt down with the maestro of ordinary health programme to answer appropriate buzz off for our graduate disciples. We appreciate your input into planning poses and your feedback some students’ progress. Sincerely, Kristofer J.Hagglund, PhD, ABPP Director, assure of state-supported health syllabus Tel: (573) 884-7050 fax: (573) 884-4132 Email: [email protected] missouri. edu University of minute curb of common Health computer program 2010-2011 miles per hour Internship Procedures University of bit overpower of habitual Health class Internship Table of content flush dictation…………………………………………………………………… policy for Pre-requisites……………………………â⠂¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦.. student Checklist……………………………………………………………………. ensample Schedule…………………………………………………………………….. don Expectations…………………………………………………………….. 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Statement of Values The underlying determine of the University of Missouri Master of frequent Health Program embarrass a strong commitment to creating a eruditeness environment where evidence- found decision- fashioning and bestpractices ar foc usanced on enhancing the common good.The core values of the University of Missouri (Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence) intersect with key unrestricted health values intercommunicate the program in several crucial ways: 1) Respect for the diversity of our students and for the communities they impart serve, including an fancying of issues involving candour and the supererogatory unavoidably of vulnerable populations, 2) The Responsibility of the academy to bring rigor and excellence to the training of twain future and currently practicing humanity health pros and to steel research findings accessible for procedure in the augmentment of usual policy, 3) The value of promoting and supporting the innovative interdisciplinary Discovery that is a unique strength of the line of study of universal health, and 4) The necessity of holding lea ders of population- ground efforts to meliorate health to the highest standards of Excellence, including professionalism, solid grounding in world(prenominal) and national codes of ethics, and respect for individual dignity, brotherly justice, and fairness. -1- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 miles per hour Internship Procedures insurance policy for Pre-requisites for the mph Internship Before the beginning of an internship, the miles per hour student mustiness have breeze throughd 21 hours of feed civilize in the Master of Public Health Program, which should include future(a) courses: P_HLTH 7150 Principles of Public Health P_HLTH 150 compassionate Health and the Environment P_HLTH 8920 Social and Behavi vocal recognitions in Public Health and both F_C_MD 8420 Principles of Epidemio put downy or manoeuvre for 8100 Epidemiology for Public Health Practice and either STAT 7020 statistical Methods in the Health Sciences or STAT 7410 Bios tatistics Subtotal Credit Hours separatewise Elective Credit Hours TOTAL 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 15 6 21 Pre-requisite Waiver Policy: Waivers for students who would like to interpret their internships former to closure of all(prenominal) pre-requisites lead be considered on an individual foundation by the student’s faculty consultant, sphere view Coordinator, and the miles per hour Program Director. -2- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 miles per hour Internship Procedures assimilator Checklist Preparing for internship: (3 months before internship) ? 1.Revise Resume: Include education on education, previous survive ensure, and c areer goals. Keep continuance to no more than two pages. refer your capacity adviser or the field system Coordinator for assistance, if compulsory. 2. shade Self-Assessment Form: This pass on help you to get word readiness areas you want to emphasize during your internship. Turn in the self-assessment to the palm place Coordinator. secure Appendix 2. The scholarly person Internship Interest form is also helpful and available in Appendix 3. 3. Consider Potential Internship Sites: With the assistance of your efficacy Advisor and/or the demesne positioning Coordinator, develop a listing of potential internship sites.Considerations include: geographic location, interest areas, career goals, and learning objectives. Review the opportunities post on the mph Program website. http:// humanityhealth. missouri. edu/students/Internship%20Opportunities. php 4. Meet with Your capability Advisor: Review potential internship opportunities, self-assessment, and interest areas with your energy Advisor and the subject field place Coordinator as needed. (Special throwaway: Your power Advisor is identified in your https://myzou. missouri. edu account. ) 5. assemble Sites/Preceptors: Make contact with potential Preceptors to explore internship duties. coiffe up interviews (phone or in -person) and review information intimately the say-so/organization.Treat contacts like job interviews; follow up with thank-you nones and inform the Preceptor promptly if you lead be accepting the internship. 6. conciliate Internship Site and Preceptor: Contact your skill Advisor and the orbit Placement Coordinator to descend internship plans. ? ? ? ? ? give waying your internship: (within 2 hebdomads of starting internship) ? 7. carry through Statement of draw a bead on: Identify the miles per hour Program Competencies you plan to meet through your internship work up, develop item, time-sensitive, and measurable objectives, and infer a timeline for completion. The Statement of affair must be signed by the intern, Preceptor, and mental faculty Advisor and returned to the field of operation Placement Coordinator at the start of the internship. 8. dispatch Internship bindment: bespeak your Faculty Advisor and Preceptor to review your internship goals and objectives and set down the Internship Agreement. This narrative must be signed by the intern, Preceptor, and Faculty Advisor and returned to the field of study Placement Coordinator at the start of the internship. 9. masterful Internship Log: Begin documenting hours and maintaining a record of activities on the Internship Log in Appendix 6. 10. Complete scope Practicum Agreement: Complete a eye socket Practicum Agreement if requested by the work Placement Coordinator. These are needed for new and off-campus internship sites. See Appendix 4. ? ? ? midterm: 11. Complete Internship Progress Report: Meet with your Preceptor slightly halfway through the internship to discuss progress. The intern and Preceptor must cope the Internship Progress Report and return it to the Field Placement Coordinator. -3- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures ? 12. modify Statement of take aim: Update progress towards meeting objectives and timeline on the Statement of Purpose and return to the Field Placement Coordinator. Final: ? 13. Finalize Statement of Purpose: Complete the closing column of the Statement of Purpose and address objectives that were met (or not met).This document must be signed by your Faculty Advisor, Preceptor, and the Field Placement Coordinator and turned into the Field Placement Coordinator. Complete all assigned internship activities within the internship plosive speech sound unless previous arrangements have been do. If it is clear that an internship-related student action cannot be put downd during the internship, discuss this with the Faculty Advisor as soon as possible. 14. Complete Student Evaluation of Internship: You must complete your Student Final Internship Evaluation within one week of terminate the internship. buy the farm the evaluation to the Field Placement Coordinator. A last-place grade will not be issued until the evaluation is welcomed. 15. Request PreceptorEvaluation of Internship: extend your Preceptor with a reproduction of the Preceptor Final Internship Evaluation and requests that it be completed and returned no later than one week side by side(p) completion of the internship and turned in to the Field Placement Coordinator. 16. Finalize Internship Log: Finalize your log and turn in to the Field Placement Coordinator. 17. Complete Summary Report/Project: Submit a brief paper or report that summarizes your internship activities and accomplishments to your Faculty Advisor. See Guidelines for Final Paper. ? ? ? ? -4- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship ProceduresSample Schedule in all documentation should be turned in to the Field Placement Coordinator in her MPH Program office. I. call for documentation plan for 360 hours of internship in one semester For this option, learn for 6 credit in one semester for P_HLTH 8980 Public Health Internship. Previous Semester ? Self-assessment ? Internship in terest form (optional) Start of Semester ? Internship Agreement ? Statement of Purpose ? Field Practicum Agreement Midterm ? Internship Progress Report ? Updated Statement of Purpose Final ? Finalized Statement of Purpose ? Student Evaluation ? Preceptor Evaluation ? Final Paper ? Internship Log (if needed) *II.Required documentation schedule for 360 hours of internship spanning 2 semesters For this option, enroll in P_HLTH 8980 Public Health Internship for two semesters and divide 6 credits amidst these two semesters (e. g. combination of 2-4, 3-3 or 1-5). Previous Semester ? Self-assessment ? Internship interest form (optional) Start of outgrowth Semester ? Internship Agreement ? Statement of Purpose ? Field Practicum Agreement End of First Semester ? Internship Progress Report, ? Updated Statement of Purpose End of Second Semester ? Finalized Statement of Purpose ? Student Evaluation ? Preceptor Evaluation ? Final Paper ? Internship Log (if needed) Work closely with/contact ac ademician Advisor *This option is particularly helpful for spend interns that will not complete their internships by the scoring deadline in early august.This avoids having to enter an â€Å"incomplete” grade for the summer semester. Students completing their internships in the summer should register for 3 credits for the summer semester and 3 credits for the fall semester. -5- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures Preceptor Expectations As you work with your student, please consider the following guidelines for the student experience: • • Provide an internship description well in advance for internship position advert. You whitethorn use our format for the advertisement (See Appendix 4). At the beginning of the internship, complete authority-student pressure with student and Faculty Advisor.Determine semester meeting dates and times for good turn meetings with your student. (Other meetings can be schedule d as needed throughout the semester). Specify orientation activities you want your student to complete early in their experience. Clarify recede procedure if student will miss or be late to the assigned daily experience. Provide a list of resources that you use (e. g. pamphlets/brochures), information from other agencies, other rung resources, etc. for students to use during the semester to help with send off work and/or go outing the work of public health agencies. Review student’s progress on their project and notify Field Placement Coordinator if there are every concerns. nonify Field Placement Coordinator regarding any problems or concerns regarding student’s behavior. Discuss and plan with the student the type of final report you expect on the project(s). We expect that students will customize this report to the need of your project. This report is conciliative and whitethorn include written summaries, data disk, keep abreast tool, teaching materials, etc . †whatever best serves your needs and the project(s) needs. Complete an evaluation of the student at the end of the internship experience and email Field Placement Coordinator. share with student as you feel take away. Document your work and time as a Preceptor fit in to your authorization’s evaluation protocol. • • • • • • • • _____________________________________________________________________________________ Project Selection We ask that preceptors and their agencies choose projects that they would like students to work on. When making choices for students, please consider the complexity of the project, time demands for the Preceptor and the student, timeliness of project deliverables, and feasibility for student the student to complete the work, e. g. travel rapidly(a) with outside collaborators, having adequate resources, and quasi(prenominal) constraints. After selecting a project, list in power point the st eps touch in project. The student is trusty for coordinating with the MPH Program Faculty Advisors round the project selection. -6-University of Missouri-Columbia Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures Student Expectations During this course, you will be gaining experience in a public health agency and working with a Preceptor on a specific project. The agency and the Preceptor are volunteering to assist you in meeting your educational goals. General student expectations for this experience are listed below: • • • • Contact the Preceptor/agency regularly to discuss progress on your project. pass on activities as stated in the Internship Statement of Purpose contract. Participate in activities offered by the Preceptor in addition to the work on your project.Inform the Preceptor/agency and clinical instructor about problems/issues related to population and/or project work. Any unresolved issues may be brought to your Faculty Advisor and t he MPH Program Administrative Staff. Be responsive to Preceptor/agency requests. Demonstrate professional behaviors, including portion dress, language, punctuality, call-in procedure, and banter with clients and health professionals. • • Preceptors will evaluate your movement based on these expectations. The internship is a pass/fail program. The work on your project must meet the needs of the agency/Preceptor for you to pass the internship. Faculty Advisor ExpectationsThe Faculty Advisor is a very important academic figure during the internship process. He/she serves along with the Field Placement Coordinator as a bridge among the student and the Preceptor as needed. The role of the Faculty Advisor becomes more important when the student faces problems during the internship. He/she must work in conjunction with the Field Placement Coordinator to sort out any hard issues. Further, considering victimisation of the student and current competitive environment, the Fac ulty Advisor should be prepared to discuss the following with prospective interns: 1. Will this project be at graduate student level? 2. Is this project termination to meet MPH Program Competencies (see Appendix 1)? 3.Will it total itself to a capstone project? (This is not required but desirable for students who are seeking publications or PhD. ) -7- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI MASTER OF human race wellness computer program scholarly person story: I, ________________________________________ approve to perform my internship at the agency and with the Preceptor named below. I understand that in order to revenge the internship requirement, my proposed project(s) must have the approval of the Preceptor and the Faculty Advisor. I have attached learning objectives and activities with this contract.I agree to complete all pre-internship requirements (readings, physical exams, background checks, etc. ) as requested by the sponsoring agency. I understand that I must complete approximately 360 clock hours to satisfy program requirements. This office be completed as a single full-time block (about 9 weeks at 40 hours per week) or part-time during the course of several months and up to one year. The current internship will be approximately _______ hours/week for _______ weeks. Compensation for this internship occlusive will be $_________ per _________. I understand I may or may not assemble payment. I understand that if I do receive compensation, it will be from the agency and not from the University of Missouri.I understand that I may or may not be covered by the agency’s worker compensation benefit, and I agree to arrive health insurance in the event I will not be covered by the agency for worker’s compensation. I understand that the Preceptor and Faculty Advisor will evaluate my progress jointly. I will present all report materials in t he format requested by the Preceptor and/or the Faculty Advisor. I understand that if my performance is not satisfactory, I may be re-assigned by the Faculty Advisor. I will complete all required evaluations and documentation as stipulate in the MPH Internship Procedures and submit them to the MPH Program Associate Director. I understand that a final grade will not be issued until the Faculty Advisor receives all paperwork.With respect to the agency, I agree to maintain privacy regarding any information with special confidentiality requirements (patient information, financial information, etc. ). Student Signature: _____________________________________________ envision: ___________________ Preceptor Signature: ____________________________________________________________________ ( championship) histrionics/Organization:________________________________________________ mesh:______________ study Program Advisor Signature: _____________________________________Date:_______________ (If Needed) Dual full stop Advisor Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________ -8- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures INTERNSHIP STATEMENT OF roleUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM (Attach more information if needed) Instructions: 1. Complete the root three columns of the table at the start of the internship. Competencies may be selected with the help of the Faculty Advisor and Field Placement Coordinator and can be found in Appendix 1. 2. Objectives should be measurable and specific to the internship project (e. g. develop a survey for assessing barriers to breast-feeding in low-income women). 3. at a time completed, the Statement of Purpose must be signed by the Faculty Advisor, Preceptor, and intern and a copy turned in to the Field Placement Coordinator. 4. At Midterm and Final, the objectives should be re-evaluated and addressed in the appropriate column.The overall purpose o f my internship is: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ COMPETENCIES OBJECTIVES ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE midterm exam PROGRESS final EVALUATION -9- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures scalawag 2 †MPH PROGRAM INTERNSHIP STATEMENT OF PURPOSE COMPETENCIES OBJECTIVES ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE MIDTERM PROGRESS FINAL EVALUATION Preceptor: _________________ Date: _______ Midterm: _________________ Date: _______ Final: ____________________ Date: _______ Advisor: _______________ Date: __________ (At the start of internship) Student: _______________Date: ______ Field Placement Coordinator________ ____ Date:_______ Midterm: ______________ Date: _______ Fin al: _________________ Date: _______Midterm: _____________________________Date:_________ Final: _________________________________Date:________ -10- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures INTERNSHIP PROGRESS REPORT Preceptor and Intern: Complete this form about halfway through the internship. Return this form to the MPH Program Administrative Associate, University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program, 802 Lewis Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Internship Site: _______________________________________________________________________ Preceptor: ___________________________________________________________________________ (Title)Period Covered by Progress Report: _____________________________through ___________________ Total Hours Worked to Date: ____________________________________________________________ Activities discover and/or participated in duri ng this issue: ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ A. Student Intern Comments: 1. Brief description of Internship to date: 2. Self-assessment of progress/accomplishments: -11- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures PRECEPTOR FINAL INTERNSHIP EVALUATION Preceptor: Complete this evaluation within one week following the completion of the internship. Please return the evaluation to the MPH Program Administrative Associate, University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program, 802 Lewis Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Internship Site: _______________________________________________________________________ Preceptor: ______________________________________________________________________ _____ Internship Dates: from _______________________________ through ___________________________ Please evaluate the intern’s performance and University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program faculty and staff participation during the internship period (please feel free to submit any supernumerary attachments): 5 †Excellent 4 †Above mediocre 3 †medium 2 †below Average 1- Needs Improvement NA †Not pertinent A. Internship Performance: Reliability (attendance, punctuality, etc. ) Initiative organizational Skills Enthusiasm for Project(s) Time Management (completing projects, etc. ) independence in Project(s) Team Skills Exercised Appropriate Judgment 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NAStudent competency goals (from Statement of Purpose) achieved 1_______________________________ 2_______________________________ 3_______________________________ 4_______________________________ 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 NA NA NA NA Additional comments: __________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ (Signature of Preceptor) (Date) -12- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures STUDENT FINAL INTERNSHIP EVALUATION Return this form to the MPH Program Administrative Associate, University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program, 802 Lewis Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 within one week of completing the internship.Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Internship Site: _______________________________________________________________________ Preceptor: ___________________________________________________________________________ Internship Dates: from ________________________ through _____________________________ Please answer the following questions including the comments section. SA: Strongly Agree SD: Strongly Disagree A: Agree D: Disagree NA: Not Applicable 1. My internship contributed to the maturement of my career interests. 2. My internship provided me with new information and skills. 3. My internship provided an opportunity to use theory and/or information obtained in the classroom. 4. My internship activities were relevant to my learning objectives. 5. My preceptor was accessible to me and provided adequate direction. . My preceptor provided information regarding agency policies and standards of practice. 7. My preceptor was knowledgeable in his/her area of responsibility. SA SA SA A A A D D D SD SD SD NA NA NA SA SA SA SA A A A A D D D D SD SD SD SD NA NA NA NA Comment: _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ (Signature of Student) (Date) -13 - University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures Guidelines for Final PaperThe student must submit to the Field Placement Coordinator a brief paper or report that summarizes internship activities and accomplishments. The format of the summary may vary, but it should sufficiently refer the scope of the intern’s activities and any special projects undertaken. Include views on the experience, achievement of learning objectives, strengths, and weaknesses. * • • • • 2-3 pages, not more than 1000 words. Use baptistry of Times New Roman with size of 12. double- infinite lines. Due one week after completion of internship. *In particular, please elaborate on one of the following cross-cutting competencies, stating how your internship experience has helped in achieving it.Use the rudimentary concepts and skills involved in ethnically appropriate familiarity date and empowerment with versatile communities. Cite ex amples of situations where consideration of culture-specific needs resulted in a more effective qualifying or adaptation of a health intervention. draw and quarter the attributes of leadership in public health. Apply kind justice and human rights principles when addressing community needs. Embrace a definition of public health that captures the unique characteristics of the field (e. g. , population-focused, community-oriented, cake-motivated and rooted in social justice) and how these contribute to professional practice.Distinguish between population and individual ethical considerations in relation to the benefits, costs, and burdens of public health programs. In collaboration with others, prioritize individual, organizational, and community concerns and resources for public health programs. pardon how the contexts of gender, race, poverty, history, migration, and culture are important in the anatomy of interventions within public health systems. Analyze the make of politic al, social and economic policies on public health systems at the local, state, national and international levels. -14- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures accessory 1Competencies to Be Used for Internship Learning Objectives Biostatistics 1. Propose prefer methodological alternatives to commonly used statistical methods when assumptions are not met. 2. catch written and oral presentations based on statistical analyses for some(prenominal) public health professionals and educated lay audiences. 3. Partner with communities to attach consequence to collected data. Epidemiology 1. Evaluate the integrity and comparability of data and identify gaps in data sources. 2. Select and posit variables relevant to defined public health problems. 3. grow and interpret information regarding risks and benefits to the community. 4.Design and evaluate surveillance systems for microbiological hazards to human health of animal origin includin g new, emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases, foodborne diseases, and those due to antimicrobial resistant bacteria. 5. Communicate epidemiological information to lay and professional audiences. Health Policy and Management 1. Differentiate and analyze the social determinants of health status. 2. Evaluate the effects of political, social, and economic policies on public health systems at the local, state, national, and international levels. 3. Use information technology to access, evaluate, and interpret data and influence public health policy. 4. Solicit and interpret input from individuals and organizations about public health issues and/or programs. 5.Design and adapt approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences. 6. Build and manage partnerships and work as an effective member of a diverse and/or interdisciplinary team. Social and Behavioral Science in Public Health 1. Analyze the causes of social and behavioural factors that affect health of individua ls and populations. 2. Compare and tune the effectiveness of social and behavioral models in addressing public health problems. 3. Evaluate the impact of social and behavioral science interventions and policies on public health programs and outcomes. 4. defecate targets and formulate interventions for social and behavioral science programs and/or policies. 5.Design public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the communities being served. Environmental Health 1. Develop a testable model of environmental insult. 2. Outline a health impact assessment of a public policy proposal or infrastructure development proposal. 3. Effectively communicate about and manage environmental risks. 4. Interpret and construct logical arguments concerning the balance of individual and community risks, rights, and benefits. -15- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures 5. Identify, evaluate, and devise intervention strategies for the prevention and control of foodborne disease threats. 6.Provide health education and/or extension education work to a round-eyed array of stakeholders including farmers, food processors, and the general public. 7. Conduct biomedical research and engage in production and control of biological products and medical devices. Communication 1. Collaborate with communication and informatics specialists in the process of design, execution of instrument, and evaluation of public health information programs. 2. Use the media, advanced technologies, and community networks to communicate information. 3. Use informatics and communication methods to advocator clearly and effectively for community public health programs and policies. -16- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures APPENDIX 2SELF-ASSESSMENT OF EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCY Below you will find summarized versions of the competencies with which each MPH st udent, unheeding of Emphasis Area, will be expected to graduate. The full, minute list of competencies is available on the MPH Program website. The completion of this self-assessment will serve both as a guide for individuals in shaping their internship and capstone experiences and for the program as a whole, in evaluating and revising our curriculum. For each question, please record your answer on the attached answer sheet according to the following scale: 1. NO EXPERIENCE 2. AWARE 3. wise(p) 4. PROFICIENT 5. N/A BIOSTATISTICS 1.Be able to identify data sources and defy descriptive and inferential methodologies for tell research questions, as well as describe preferred methodological alternatives to commonly used statistical methods when assumptions are not met. 2. Develop written and oral presentations based on statistical analyses for both public health professional and educated lay audiences magic spell applying ethical principles to the collection, maintenance, use, and d issemination of data and information. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 3. Analyze the impact of environmental and occupational hazards on population health. 4. Describe prevention, control, risk management, and communication strategies in relation to the issues of environmental justice and equity at local, national, and global levels. 5.Explain the physiological, psychosocial, biological, molecular, and toxicological effects of environmental and occupational insults on population health. EPIDEMIOLOGY 6. Describe and quantify health problems in terms of magnitude, person, time, and place in the community and understand the application of community-based participatory research. 7. Calculate fundamental epidemiology measures and evaluate the integrity and comparability of data. 8. Understand basic survey design, its ethical and legal principles, and analysis with appropriate epidemiological and inferential methods. (Continued…. ) -17- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures HEALTH insurance policy AND MANAGEMENT 9. Describe the history, structure, and emerging advances in health care systems.Identify, differentiate, and describe the elements of the organization, financing, functioning, regulation, and delivery of health services and understand the consequences of changes to those systems, including unintended ones. 10. Understand the social determinants of health status and analyze the impact of political, social, legal, ethical, technological, cultural, and economic factors on public health policy and delivery systems at local, state, national, and international levels. 11. Articulate and analyze the principles of strategic planning, program development, budgeting, marketing, and evaluation through the use of quality and performance improvement tools and community and stakeholder participation. 12. Partner with communities to identify risks, enefits, and limitations of public health programs and recognize e thical, political, scientific, and economic issues arising from them. SOCIAL AND behavioral SCIENCES 13. Understand the theories, concepts, and models of social and behavioral change and apply evidence-based quantitative and qualitative approaches for program planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health interventions at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. 14. Differentiate between linguistic competence, cultural competency, and health literacy and understand the impressiveness of cultural diversity in the development and implementation of community-based public health interventions. COMMUNICATION 15.Understand the role of public health communications in the dissemination of health information to diverse communities and demonstrate written, oral, and informatics skills that assist clearly and effectively for public health programs and policies to both professional and lay audiences. 16. Collaborate with communication and informatics specialists in the process of design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. 17. Use the media, advanced technologies, and community networks to communicate information. Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ -18-University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures APPENDIX 3 Student Internship Interest Form Consider the following areas as a guide while preparing to select an internship. Write responses in the space provided if you wish to review this form with your Faculty Advisor or the Associate Director. SETTING/TYPE OF force: Types of agencies/organizations (e. g. hospital, health department, industry governmental agency, etc. ) that you im agine would provide the kind of educational and professional experience you need: SKILLS: Any special skills you wish to use or develop during the internship: SUBJECT/CONTENT AREAS: marrow areas (e. g. ealth promotion, infectious diseases, social issues, etc. ) in which you might like to work: LOCATION: List in order of preference the geographic location(s) you would prefer: finical POPULATIONS: Any special populations you would like to work with (e. g. , children, women, persons with disabilities, etc. ) PERSONAL NEEDS: Consider all personalized needs that could constrain your placement at a particular site (e. g. accommodations needed as per ADA, religious considerations, etc. ) TIMING: Any preferences regarding timing, including work schedule requirements, time of year requirements, etc. FINANCIAL: Not all public health internships are paid. Do you need a paid internship? Yes/NoOUT-OF-TOWN: Have you considered out-of-town internship (e. g. CDC)? If you are interested in an out -of-town internship, are you able to take care of transportation and hold during that time: Yes/No OTHER COMMENTS: Please provide any other information that would assist the MPH faculty in finding an appropriate internship for you. -19- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures APPENDIX 4 INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION FORM theatrical: ______________________________________________________ Department name: _______________________________________________ Overview of the program: ________________________________________Overview of the internship: _______________________________________ • When are these positions offered? o Time frame: Open fromo Hours required: status: On-site Vs Off-site Pay/ Stipend: alteration: Yes/No to- • • • Qualifications: ___________________________________________________ Application deadlines: ___________________________________________ Travel: ______________________________________________ ____________ Contact information: _____________________________________________ -20- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures APPENDIX 5 Field Practicum Placement Agreement Between The Curators of the University of Missouri AndThis agreement is made on the day of , , between the Curators of the University of Missouri, for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, University of Missouri, hereinafter referred to as â€Å"the University” and hereinafter referred to as â€Å"the business office”. It is mutually agreed by the University and the effect that the practicum experience for students, in the field of Public Health, will be provided at the agency. The number of students assigned at a given time shall be goaded by the mental representation. Representatives of the Agency and the University shall cooperate in growth methods of instruction, objectives and other details of the field experience. The faculty of the U niversity will assume responsibility for the selection and assignment of students to the learning experience. The students shall follow the Agency’s rules, regulations and procedures.If problems arise, the Field Placement Coordinator for the University shall be notified and representatives from the University and Agency will mutually handle such problems. Students will receive a thoroughgoing(a) orientation to the Agency setting. University faculty members and Agency staff supervisors will evaluate the students’ performances by mutual consultation. The Agency will retain full responsibility for the clients of the Agency and will maintain administrative and professional supervision of students insofar as their presence affects the operation of the Agency and/or the direct or indirect training of services for clients of the agency.The Agency shall be liable for arranging immediate care in case of cerebrovascular accident or illness of students but is not responsible for the costs involved, follow-up care or hospitalization. It is mute that assigned students are not University employees and therefore are not covered by Social Security, Unemployment compensation or Worker’s Compensation through the University. The University and the Agency do not and will not discriminate against any applicant for the field experience because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, national origin, age, or status as a Vietnam era veteran. -21- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures This agreement shall begin on the date set forth above in the initial paragraph of the Agreement and shall terminate on the 31st day of August, , provided, however, that the Agreement shall continue thereafter automatically for successive one-year terms running from family 1 to August 31, subject, however, to the right of either party to terminate the agreement, without liability or cause, at the end of the initial term or at the end of any subsequent annual term by giving the other party prior written notice no later than August 1st immediately preceding the beginning of the beside successive annual term on September 1st.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be duly executed by their properly accredited representatives. THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Agency Name Signature Title Date Agency’s Mailing foretell & Phone Number _________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ( ) __________________________ -22- University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program 2010-2011 MPH Internship Procedures APPENDIX 6 LOG OF HOURS (for University of Missouri Master of Public Health Program Internship) Intern: ________________________ Duration: ______________________ Preceptor:\r\n'