Professional skills for public health; ethical practice and communication (CP202202)

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• Skills for the public sector- legal and practice requirements
• Ethical practice and the challenges we face when allocating resources
• Developing our own practice and supporting the development of others
• Communication for public health and the barriers to effective communication
• The media - a help or a hindrance?
• Introduction to the registration and membership organisations in public health

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Relevant UKHPR Standards (1 and 8)

1.1 Comply with statutory legislation and practice requirements in your area of work.

1.2 Use an ethical approach in your area of work, identifying ethical dilemmas or issues arising and how you address them.

1.5 Act in ways that recognise people’s expressed beliefs and preferences.

1.6 Act within the limits of your competence, seeking advice when needed.

1.7 Continually develop own practice by reflecting on your behaviour and role, identifying where you could make improvements.

1.8 Contribute to the development and improvement of others’ public health practice.

8.1 Communicate public health information clearly to a variety of audiences.

8.2 Communicate the health concerns and interests of local people to influence service provision.

8.3 Demonstrate awareness of the effect the media can have on public perception of health and wellbeing.

• Understand the basic professional skills required for good public health practice
• Identify ethical challenges and how these are overcome
• Develop skills to support the practice of others
• Know the importance of and key requirements for good communication
• Understand the contribution of the media and how to maximise its benefits