Application of population health theory into practice

January 5, 2018 | Author: Anonymous | Category: Science, Biology, Epidemiology
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Application of population health theory into practice. The NSW Aboriginal Population Health Training Initiative (APHTI) CAPHIA Conference 2014 Alex Swain NSW Ministry of Health

The APHTI aims to contribute to the development of the Aboriginal population health workforce, with the ultimate outcome to improve the health of Aboriginal people in NSW

APHTI Employed for 3 years by Local Health District • 6-12 month placements

Concurrent Master of Public Health study • University of choice

Training opportunities • Networking and learning

Competency based • Portfolio assessment

“In time I anticipate that the skills and knowledge that I gain from the APHTI will see me directly have a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.”

The program has provided me with an opportunity to build my capacity by undertaking a Masters of Public Health, which is highly valued and recognised in the industry, while being exposed to practical work-based programs in a wide range of professional environments.

Delivery model Ministry of Health Local Health Districts

NSW Universities

APHTI

APHTI Advisory Committee

Universities

4 trainees

3 trainees

1 trainee

1 trainee

1 trainee

Example of competencies

Example of competencies

Performance criteria

Example of placements Public Health Unit

Research and Epidemiology

APHTI trainee Health Promotion

Aboriginal Health

Application of learning Health Promotion placement

Research, Evidence Management and Surveillance

“Quit for New Life” project

Qualitative and quantitative assignment

Aboriginal Health Profile for LHD

Epidemiology assignment

Assessment process Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) Learning contracts for each placement Mid Program Review

Final assessment

Why the APHTI is working Supportive environment

Training “in place”

No out-ofpocket expenses

Applied learning

Networking

Cultural safety

Trainees

Alex Swain NSW Ministry of Health (02) 9424 5771 [email protected]

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tr aining/aphti/pages/default.aspx

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