Application of the Role Delineation Project “Framework” to a Professional Preparation Program

Abstract

Using the Framework for the Development of Competency-based Curricula for Entry Level Health Educators, the health education faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham reviewed and modvied their undergraduate health education professional preparation program. uforts focused on the five steps of preparation and study. review and organization of Framework subcompetencies. organization of Framework subcompetencies into potential courses, placement of objectives for courses, and revision of schedule and sequence for professional preparation courses. The process produced seven core courses to be required of all health education majors. A master list of subcompetencies and objectives also was developed. Faculty perceived several benefits from participating in the project. (J Sch Health 1987;57(4): 147-1 49) he Role Delineation Project for Health Education,

Delineamento do papel profissional dos especialistas em Educação em Saúde: uma proposta técnica

“…Importante estudo realizado nos Estados Unidos 5 , e que deu origem a outros documentos 1,6 , descreve o resultado das discussões que, naquele país, envolveram especialistas em educação em saúde, em quatro grandes áreas de intervenção técnica. Essas áreas são: edu-cação clínica, educação em saúde na escola, educação em saúde do trabalhador e educação em saúde comunitária.…”