The Maternal and Child Health Competencies, Version 3.0 is now available at http://leadership.mchtraining.net. Please help disseminate the new version of this valuable tool.  This streamlined version decreases the number of competencies from 94 to 72.  The competencies most important to MCH professionals were identified through a modified Delphi Technique, a method of expert consensus. The competencies represented in this version continue to be the result of an iterative and inclusive work-in-progress.  Based on feedback from the field, the PDF of version 3.0 also includes a clickable table of contents by which you can navigate the document.

Many thanks to Dr. Virginia Reed, from the Center for Educational Outcomes, who conducted the validation process and analysis.  Thanks also to the many MCH experts who participated in the validation process, including George Jesien, Mark Law, and Crystal Pariseau, who participated in the work group to design and implement the validation process.  Thanks also to Robert Peck, who updated the Web site and PDF to make them more user friendly.

The full report of the validation process will also be posted at www.leadership.mchtraining.net.  The citation is Reed, Virginia A. (May 1, 2009). Assessment in MCH Training Programs: Working Towards Data-driven Standards of Excellence in Leadership Education. Phase IV:  Validating the MCH Leadership Competencies: Results of a Modified Delphi Procedure. Silver Spring, MD:  Association of University Centers on Disabilities.