...improving the competencies of front-line public health workers to respond to current and emerging public health threats.

The CDC's network of Centers for Public Health Preparedness (CPHP) is a national system for competency-based training for the public health workforce.  The purpose of the CPHPs is to improve the competency of the frontline public health worker and the capacity to respond to current and emerging public health threats and emergencies.

For more information call Office of Workforce Policy and Planning, 770-488-8166

By supporting partnerships with ASPH and schools of public health and with NACCHO and the local health departments, CDC is leading the effort in ensuring workforce competency for 21^st century public health practice.