Solving the health manpower shortage with health occupations education. (Editor)

Bio-Med gives evidence that when learning is properly managed, high school students of average ability can master a relatively advanced course in career education. (Editor)

California Legislature applies regulations and standards of continuing education for those persons licensed in the healing arts. (RB)

Considers the problem of developing job training programs for discharged Vietnam Medical Corpsmen. (SB)

Delivered at 80th annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 2, 1969. (IR)

Delivered at 80th annual meeting of Association of American Medical Colleges, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 31, 1969. (IR)

"Berkeley High School's home economics department trains students for occupations where employment and advancement opportunities are best." (Editor)

Results of a survey of all U.S. and Canadian optometry schools regarding curriculum status and philosophy are reported, including requirements, clinical experience availability, instructor consultations, reading, optional coursework, continuous care, and student observation. The survey form is appended. (MSE)

The status of faculty evaluation in optometric education and techniques contributing significantly to teaching quality are reviewed. Institutions are encouraged to provide incentives for faculty development with a favorable organizational climate and time. (MSE)

Due to criticism that optometrists are not adequately trained to use drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, the course of study taken by optometry students was compared to that taken by medical students in terms of faculty capability, courses content, and relationship to career needs.

Dental technology program administrators surveyed supported the credentialing of health manpower, felt program accreditation was valuable in meeting demands for educational quality assurance, and saw certification of technicians as beneficial but of little value in terms of recognition and economic gain for the credential holder. (MSE)

The highest priority of the American School Health Association is to establish a constituent school health association in every state. Common problems to be faced include: identifying and mobilizing possible members, lack of state support, and implementing a dues structure. (JN)

Describes four types of decisions concerning admissions policies for allied health programs: (1) refining applicant evaluation criteria; (2) identifying information sources whose data can be quantified; (3) transforming these data into measurable form; and (4) conducting evaluation of admission criteria. (Author/CT)

A survey of optometric educational institutions, conducted by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, is described. Information on student enrollment, academic achievement, financial aid, and student expenditures for the academic year 1980-81 is highlighted. (Author/MLW)

Reviews aspects of a study conducted to compile data concerning numerous features of allied health education programs in Wisconsin. Some of the problems in data collection, retrieval, and reporting are summarized. The author makes suggestions for gaining support and increasing participation in such endeavors among different groups. (Author/CT)