Begun in 1972, the program permits the career oriented high school student to enroll in a regular academic program and simultaneously be exposed to health professions/allied careers and learn some health care skills. It is the first rung in a career ladder approach to education and encourages continuing education. (MW)

To improve communications between health occupations educators and health professionals about developments in health occupations education, a compilation of 21 approaches used in health occupations education is presented. Outlines of the 21 different courses are presented, grouped in eight areas: (1) career mobility--modified LPN program for…

Located at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Indians Into Medicine (INMED) is a multi-faceted program providing academic, financial, and personal support for Indian students preparing for health careers. The program has the following goals: (1) increase awareness and motivation among Indian students with the potential for health…

The project described in the report provided onsite consultation and inservice to secondary health occupations instructors in Minnesota in the utilization of the individualized curriculum previously developed by Project Opportunity for secondary exploratory health occupations programs. In addition to the individualized consultations provided,…

Describes the formation of the Florida Association of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Seven reasons for organizing HOSA and its Florida affiliate are listed. Explains the organizational structure and governance of HOSA in Florida. Discusses the state and local activities of HOSA during its first year. (LRA)

Describes a Thanksgiving weekend seminar for high school students sponsored for the last four years by Muskingum College. Information on careers and educational requirements were presented in lectures, panel and small group discussions, and direct informal contact with practicing professionals and medical educators. (JT)

Recruiting and training workers to meet the critical shortage of trained health manpower is the major goal of the U.C.L.A. Secondary School Allied Health Project. In order to illustrate how the program combines work experience and classroom activities so that students become aware of the possible careers in the health field, this publication…

This teacher handbook provides recommended goals and objectives and suggested measures for competency-based courses in the vocational program area of health occupations education. A background and overview section contains the philosophy and rationale, discusses thinking skills and programs for exceptional children, and provides notes that explain…

An operational blueprint for health career education and training was designed to provide the District of Columbia public schools with a documented strategy for implementing a comprehensive, multifocal health careers program. The blueprint will establish a mechanism for interagency communication and cooperation at all levels, involving all aspects…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades 7-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Health Education--including a) personality development, b) disease control, c) tobacco, d) alcohol, e) drug education, f) consumer health education, g) physical fitness and conditioning, h) environmental health, i) health careers, j) safety and first aid, and k) driver education. ORGANIZATION AND…

Outlined is an enriched health science curriculum program for junior high school students designed to attract minority students to the health sciences. A listing of health science resources is provided. (SL)

A program of pre-postsecondary instruction in engineering and health occupations for grades 11 and 12 was developed and implemented at Firestone High School from June 1974 to July 1975. It was designed to be compatible with high school graduation requirements and offer experiences related to postsecondary education that would lead to a…

Curriculum reflects the aims of society, and the right of students to participate in planning their educational lives is central. As an example of a core curriculum, the author specifies program design for health occupations education at the secondary level. (Author/AJ)