A disorder simply means something is not working right. Parkinson's disease is indeed a disorder of a part of the nervous system, because that part doesn't work right. My car has a vibration because there is a disorder of my wheel alignment. You get the drift ...
Assessment & Selection Competencies. A competency is a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions successfully. Competencies specify the how of performing job tasks, or what the person needs to do the job successfully. Competencies are used for: 1  assessing and selecting candidates for a job; 2  assessing and managing employee performance; 3  workforce planning; and.  employee training and development.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (Core Competencies) are a consensus. set of foundational skills for the broad practice of public health, as defined by the 10 Essential. Public Health Services. The Core Competencies are organized into eight skill areas or domains.