Proposed Framework for Developing and Evaluating Total Worker Health® Education and Training Programs.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Propose a framework for developing and evaluating Total Worker Health® education and training efforts by implementing institutions. METHODS: Review of Total Worker Health (TWH) information from symposia, workshops, academic offerings, and publications, along with a review of education and training development and evaluation resources applicable across various disciplines. RESULTS: Examples of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for each TWH core competency, and a framework for developing and evaluating a TWH competency-based education or training program. CONCLUSIONS: The proposed set of KSAs and framework for developing and evaluating TWH education or training programs may inform future pilot testing of KSAs and framework by implementing institutions and help to standardize practices across the discipline. Academic, business, community, labor, and government stakeholders are encouraged to provide further input to assist in its maturation and uptake.