CPH Content Outline

CPH Content Outline

As noted on our Job Task Analysis page, the NBPHE conducts a Job Task Analysis (JTA) every five to seven years to update the CPH examination. As a result of our most recent JTA conducted in 2022, the CPH exam’s content outline will change on August 1, 2024.

See our FAQs for more information.

CPH Domain Areas (Until July 31^st, 2024)

See the Content Outline for detailed information on what each area addresses on the exam.

CPH Domain Areas (After August 1^st, 2024)

See the Updated Content Outline for detailed information on what each area addresses on the exam beginning August 1^st, 2024. While the new passing score is being determined, CPH exam results and score reports will not be available between August 1 – early September.

Resources

2023 Job Task Analysis Report

2016 Job Task Analysis Report

Use 2016 JTA Data

Article on CPH Job Task Analysis process published in Public Health Reports 2017

Article on Relationship between CEPH, PHAB accreditation criteria and CPH domains published in Journal of Public Health Management and Practice 2018