Practical Evaluation of Public Health Programs

Course Number: VC0017

This two-part video course, designed for non-statisticians, enables participants to learn: why program evaluation and building commitment for it are important; and how to design and conduct practical and effective program evaluation in a team environment.

Learners are introduced to a CDC evaluation framework, work through the framework in terms of a real world case study and see videotaped interaction with experts from state and local health departments, schools of public health, and CDC.

The course was developed by the School of Public Health, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Texas Department of Health, the Association of Schools of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1998)

Note: This material is available as a resource only. No continuing education credit is available.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Academicians, Clinicians, Epidemiologists, Health Educators, Health Officers, Nurses, Program Managers, Public Health Program Staff

MATERIALS:
This course is available from the Public Health Foundation at http://bookstore.phf.org/prod41.htm or by calling toll-free at 1-877-252-1200.

The program contains two videotapes and one 70-page workbook. Course may be taken as a group or an individual.