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)

The aim of the program is to interest urban high school youth in pursuing a post post secondary health related education. Counselors can utilize the information provided to them by students who have participated in order to provide authoritative health career information to other interested students. (Author/CJ)

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

Calls for the establishment of a Council of Health Advisors to serve the President of the United States. (IR)

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)

National priorities shifted in the 1960's from goods-producing to service -producing activities. Employment demands, which have adapted to this shift, are already influencing the occupational choices of students. A projection of employment demands in terms of national social goals forecasts a need for the adaptation of instructional methods and…

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)

Findings regarding formats and scoring formulas for multiple-choice test items with more than one correct response are presented. Strong cluing effects in the Type K format, increasing the correct score percentage and reducing test reliability, recommend using the Type X format. Alternative scoring methods are discussed. (Author/CM)