Competency 2: Discuss methods used to assess health issues for people with disabilities

braille_mike_hoenig_iaHaving knowledge of methods for public health programs is needed for public health professionals.  This knowledge will help public health professionals with planning programs, examining the operations of a program, and conducting activities that improve health outcomes for people with disabilities.18

 

Learning Objectives

2.1 Identify surveillance systems used to capture data that includes people with disabilities.

2.2 Recognize that disability can be used as a demographic variable