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Thurston, Allen – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2014
This article presents a critical review of the literature surrounding the potential impact of undiagnosed and untreated vision impairment on reading development in the early years of primary school. Despite pre-school screening programmes, it is still possible for children to enter school with undiagnosed, uncorrected vision impairments. This can…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Clinical Diagnosis, Reading Skills, Young Children
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Escovitz, Alan; Augsburger, Arol – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 1991
A survey of 4,692 health care providers received 1,763 responses that assessed whether future continuing education programs could be designed in an interdisciplinary fashion and still meet the perceived needs of 5 health care professions. It found that program content, date, time, and location are the most important factors influencing attendance.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Medical Education
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Escovitz, Alan; Augsburger, Arol – Optometric Education, 1992
A survey of 1,775 Ohio health care providers in 5 disciplines concerning the demand for professional continuing education is reported. Results indicate that program content, date, time, and location are the most important factors influencing program attendance. Specific comparisons are made between optometry and other health care professions. (MSE)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Attendance, Comparative Analysis, Educational Needs
Ohio Board of Regents, Columbus. – 1983
Information on health occupations educational programs in Ohio and current and projected employment needs for health professionals are presented. The following health fields are examined: allied health, dentistry, emergency medical service, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, and veterinary medicine. Issues and trends affecting each field are…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, College Planning, Costs