Critical Thinking

Description: 
This course is for public health leaders who may need to solve a problem or crisis by thinking critically about it and make appropriate decisions using an established six step model.
Learning Objectives: 
  • Identify and clearly define a problem situation
  • Gather facts about a problem situation in an efficient and effective manner
  • Identify and categorize any constraints on possible solutions to a problem situation
  • Employ an appropriate method to effectively generate alternative solutions to a problem situation
  • Use a set of criteria (feasibility, suitability, and flexibility) to evaluate alternative solutions to a problem situation
  • Develop an action plan for implementing a solution to a problem situation
  • Monitor progress after implementing a solution to a problem situation to evaluate whether or not objectives are met
PHEP Capabilities: 
Community Preparedness
Community Recovery
Responder Safety and Health
Emergency Operations Coordination
Topic: 
Leadership & Management
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
1 hour
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of Iowa
PERLC: 
Upper Midwest PERLC