CPE Program Planning and Development

Question 1

What is the FIRST step in the program planning cycle for a peer education program?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a needs assessment

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Recruiting peer educators

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Designing the curriculum

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Evaluating outcomes

Question 2

Which type of needs assessment method gathers information directly from the target population through face-to-face interaction?

Accepted Answer

Focus groups

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Secondary data review

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Literature review

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Epidemiological analysis

Question 3

A SMART program objective should include which of the following elements?

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

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Simple, Meaningful, Actionable, Realistic, Trackable

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Structured, Managed, Approved, Reviewed, Timed

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Supported, Measured, Aligned, Resourced, Targeted

Question 4

What does a program logic model primarily illustrate?

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The relationship between program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

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The budget breakdown for program activities

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The credentials required for peer educators

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The timeline for program evaluation

Question 5

Which of the following is a key component that should be included in a program implementation plan?

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Roles, responsibilities, and timelines for each activity

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A list of potential grant funders

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Peer educator personal biographies

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Graduate-level research citations

Question 6

Formative evaluation in peer education program planning is best described as evaluation that:

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Takes place during program development to improve design before full rollout

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Measures the long-term impact of the program on the community

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Occurs after the program has ended to assess overall success

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Compares the program to a control group using experimental methods

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of conducting a needs assessment before developing a peer education program?

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To identify existing resources, gaps, and the specific needs of the target population

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To determine the peer educator's salary structure

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To satisfy accreditation requirements for the sponsoring organization

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To recruit participants for the program