Profiles 10 health care jobs in terms of duties, work environment, education and training needs, and salary scale. Jobs profiled are physicians' assistants, recreational therapists, respiratory therapists, dental assistants and hygienists, medical assistants, nurses' aides, psychiatric aides, emergency medical technicians, licensed practical…

Presents case studies of five small businesses in the health care field that have been started by nurses. Profiles the entrepreneurs that started these businesses. (CH)

This report provides selected information on minorities and women working in the health fields or preparing for them as students in health professions schools. The report is in two sections. The first section consists of tables presenting educational and employment data for racial and ethnic minorities in the health fields, with accompanying text.…

Health professions education is a costly and complex aspect of higher education, and its components and functions are different from those of the rest of higher education. This report offers information on the various functions, costs, and funding sources of academic health centers. Because it is difficult for state health policy leaders to…

An action learning process in which medical directors planned and reflected on their own actions worked best when specific, time-limited actions were involved. Despite overlap between action research and action learning, they are clearly different. Action learning helps clinicians gain insights into their own work behavior. (SK)

Offers a brief look at articles in the field of nursing that deal with poetry therapy in healthcare training programs. Argues that all individuals in the field can benefit from an expansion of the imagination and of empathy which poetry can provide, and calls for more writing on the topic. (SR)

The history and development of Ferris State College, College of Optometry, are highlighted including its facilities, faculty, curriculum, clinic program, and research. (JMF)

A U.S. health occupations teacher uses her experience visiting British schools to compare the U.S. and British systems of health care and vocational education, especially tech prep. She suggests broadening the scope of tech prep to focus on preparing a world-class workforce for global competition. (SK)

The paper reviews the training need by professionals in the allied health services for work with handicapped children and youth. The American Society of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP) has conducted workshops in which roles and responsibilities for allied health personnel were identified, such as helping to coordinate health, education, and…

Explains how multiskilled cross-trained health professionals provide cost-effective health care. Outlines a baccalaureate program in radiologic science with specialization in radiology therapy, medical sonography, or advanced imaging. (SK)

New health occupations described are biomedical equipment technician, perfusionist, orthotist, biocommunications manager, biophotographer, health sciences librarian, instructional designer, medical writer/editor, and medical artist/illustrator. Association contacts for further information are listed. (SK)

Demographic information relevant to planning for optometric education is examined from three perspectives: changes in the national population, changes within the health professions in general, and changes within optometry. (MSE)

Using data from various studies, the author considers the effectiveness of mandatory continuing education as a means of strengthening the relicensure process. The article focuses on the mandatory continuing education movement in the health professions. (Author/CH)

The authors are concerned that the health-care system has become depersonalized. They propose a prerequisite course for admission to all allied health programs to present a wider perspective on health and illness. The course would be modeled on humanistic rather than technological concerns. (Author/CH)

Discusses how psychologists have established themselves as integral health care providers in rehabilitation. Discusses how psychologists and the psychological associations have failed to recognize the importance of public policy for the practice of psychology. Explores the role of Medicare, and the effects of the inclusion of psychologists in…