A questionnaire survey was conducted to determine whether or not the need for training in continuing education was perceived by those working in the field. This determination of need was undertaken to determine the feasibility of offering programs of professional preparation in continuing education for persons engaged in continuing education in…

A study developed a format for the programed instruction of various physical therapy skills to paramedical personnel. Principles of motor learning and programed instruction served as a guide. An effective first practice and several formats for a second practice evolved. Mandatory second practice with a branching format that allowed students to…

This monograph is the fourth in a series summarizing the work progress of the Human Services Manpower Career Center, a special research and development project funded by the U. S. Department of Labor. This report presents a developmental model and guidelines for organizing a working coalition of concerned community groups, for identifying major…

Information pertaining to the accrediting program of the National League for Nursing (NLN) is organized in three major areas: (1) an introduction to the NLN accrediting program in nursing education, and the principles and purposes of NLN accreditation, (2) accrediting policies, procedures, and criteria, including a discussion of the role of…

A follow-up study of 1975 Los Angeles City College nursing program graduates was conducted to determine the degree of success achieved by the graduates on the State Board Test Pool Examination, to compare the achievement of 1975 graduates to that of 1974 and 1973 graduates, to assess their degree of success in obtaining employment, to determine…

The authors rewiew the literature on the current state of training for health professionals to cope with death and dying. They also comment on recent changes in cultural attitudes toward death. Representatives of the helping professions (counselors, teachers, nurses, doctors, clergy, social workers) should be better prepared to help people deal…

The Oklahoma Interagency Task Force for Health Manpower Data is a voluntary cooperative group of key State or area agencies with a generic interest in health manpower planning. The article is an account of the Task Force's approach to the provision of a solid foundation for planning for health manpower. (Author)

Presents the results of a questionnaire sent to analytical chemistry instructors and medical, dental, and osteopathic school instructors requesting them to rate in order of importance a list of topics for an analytical chemistry course for premedical and health science students. (MLH)

This report concerns baseline data collected concerning women in environmentalist positions. Information on educational background, work experience and perceptions of sex discrimination was obtained through questionnaires. Results indicate an increasing number of trained women entering the field of environmental health, traditionally a male field.…

This article presents a twofold solid waste management plan consisting of a basic design methodology and a decision-making methodology. The former provides a framework for the developing plan while the latter builds flexibility into the design so that there is a model for use during the planning process. (MA)

A comprehensive training program is described that prepares students to identify and prevent occupational disease, emphasizing public health. Content areas include epidemiology and biostatistics, toxicology, industrial hygiene, safety and ergonomics, policy issues, administration, and clinical aspects. (Author/LBH)

The factors discussed are increasing competitiveness, professional organizations, government involvement, team concept growth, and personal qualities. Suggestions by which the interested student may gather more information about health careers before making a decision are given. (MDR)

As student population decreases so should required courses in health education; to attract and hold students, colleges will have to consider their needs and interests. (JD)

Provides information on the debate over using the integrated versus segregated approach as an appropriate model for the provision of services and education in care of the elderly. Presents material obtained from a comparative study conducted between a geriatric and a general hospital in Geneva, Switzerland. (Author/ABB)

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)