Four alternative organizational structures are discussed with regard to their applicability to the reorganization of community college allied health programs. After introductory material noting the complexities, multiple interfaces, and high costs that make allied health and nursing programs prime targets for reorganization, the four models of…

Part of a systematic, in-depth assessment of Miami-Dade Community College's (MDCC's) educational programs, student support systems, and selected campus-level activities, this volume of the college's institutional self-study report examines the impact and effectiveness of the Medical Center Campus. The report contains the results of a campus study…

The greates obstacles medics face in negotiating the passage between military and civilian health jobs are created by civilian hiring standards. Civilian employers rely on licensure by a State agency or accreditation by a professional organization. (Author/AJ)

The Directory of In-Service Training lists short courses and seminars in five subject areas; science, technology, management, medicine/health, and law/government. Lists are arranged by subject and by location. Additional information pertains to the course title, starting date and duration of the course, sponsor, and fee. (AG)

Stressing "student-centered" early planning, this article suggest early investigation of licensing and accreditation requirements, availability of clinical sites, community needs for graduates, and competent faculty for successful allied health training. The author says offering the associate degree in the health field helped her college thrive.…

The article summarized survey results indicating that: (1) contact hours are not a sufficient basis to determine faculty teaching load; (2) academic responsibility, based on work objectives and activities, should be jointly prepared by the department head and faculty member; and (3) allied health schools should utilize departmental chairmen with…

Minority students aspiring to careers in the health fields are the subject of this study. Data from freshmen who entered college in fall, 1974 are compared with their counterparts in two earlier freshman classes (1966 and 1972) for the purpose of monitoring trends in the characteristics of health career aspirants; in addition, they were compared…

Presents a laboratory experiment specifically designed for allied health students. The students construct molecular models of amino acids, extract amino acids from their skin with hot water, and chromatographically analyze the skin extract and hydrolyzed insulin. (MLH)

Texts, illustrations, and exercises are provided in these six learning modules which were designed to teach the general public how to deal with several emergency situations. The first module, "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)," was designed by Maris A. Lown to teach members of the public, nurses, and paramedics the techniques of…

Text, illustrations, and exercises are used in these two learning modules to familiarize allied health students with the use of periodical indexes and the Library of Congress (LC) subject headings. The first module identifies the purpose of periodical indexes, distinguishes between indexes to periodical magazines and scholarly journals, reviews…

Text, illustrations, and exercises are utilized in this set of three learning modules designed to instruct medical secretaries and clerks in various job-related skills. The first module, "Completion of a New Patient Registration Form" by Betty R. Kisbey, details the information which should be included in a new patient registration form;…

Text, illustrations, and exercises are utilized in this set of four learning modules to instruct medical technology students in a variety of job-related skills. The first module, "EEG Technology: Measurement Technique of the 'International 10-20 System'" by Dorothea Brittenham, describes a procedure used by electroencephalograph…

A shift in the role function of the hospital-based educator has increased his/her involvement in organizational decision making, including internal consulting. One aspect of the educator's practice now is evaluation. A broader, more flexible concept of evaluation is needed which is applicable to decision making about human resource/organizational…

This bibliography brings together much of the literature prepared by individuals, organizations, and agencies on nurse practitioners and the expanded role of the nurse. Section I on expanded role includes citations and abstracts to documents that provide general information about the nurse practitioner's role and specific information on the…