Describes a project designed to explore, define and assess the capability of four-year colleges to work cooperatively with the community colleges in the planning and development of allied health programs. (DC)

Many computer, engineering, and health occupations will continue to grow at much faster than average rates, according to the latest projections to 1995 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment trends and job prospects for almost 200 jobs of every kind are described here. (Author)

Describes procedures involved with paper electrophoresis separation of amino acids, gel electrophoresis separation of DNA, and design of an electrophoresis tank. Describes experiments using paper (amino acids) and gel (deoxyribonucleic acid fragments). Provides material lists, procedures, and discussion. (JM)

The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy's system for evaluation of its externship program is discussed. A list of behavioral objectives was constructed, and a pre- and post-evaluation concept was developed as a control at each site. Externs were grouped by academic factors, work experience, and career plans. (Author/MLW)

A study of medical students' choice of anesthesiology as a specialty and the quality of clerkships available established several factors in students' choice, including the negative effect of certified registered nurse anesthetists on the operating room floor. A study of relationships with nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and…

Focus is on the place of pharmacology as a faculty and discipline in the education of health professionals, particularly pharmacists. Curriculum concerns are addressed, and the projections of Abraham Flexner in 1910 are reviewed. The need for the development of clinical pharmacy is emphasized. (LBH)

As an organized, consumer-directed entity, the student health advisory committee is students' input into their educational institution's health care program, and is an asset as advisor, provider of negative and positive feedback, "troubleshooter," and training ground for students in health career fields. (MB)

The ways in which the state plans for the education of allied health personnel, and the design of a coordinated planning process are analyzed. (HD)

Describes a continuing education program for nurses which taught them to identify and deal with patient care problems. Tables of workshop content are provided. (TA)

Defines simulation gaming and differentiates it from role playing. The author suggests that educators need to be aware of its advantages and disadvantages and to know how to evaluate the potential effectiveness of a particular simulation game. An example simulation game is provided, with guidelines for developing more simulation games in nursing.…

A one-day workshop for medical faculty (but also adapted for nursing and allied health instructors) has been designed that incorporates both attitudinal and cognitive objectives, including learning the characteristics of effective clinical teaching, evaluating an observed clinical teaching situation, and applying the characteristics of effective…

Students spend approximately 240 clock-hours in various areas of the university hospital in fulfillment of the institutional component requirement of the clinical pharmacy program. The major strength of this program is the utilization of hospital pharmacy supervisory personnel as instructors in clinical pharmacy. (LBH)

A three-stage plan was conceived by a multidisciplinary, multiprofessional staff that encompassed behaviorally oriented educational objectives, instructional methodologies for the objectives, and evaluation instruments. The resulting curriculum focused on issues important to team delivery of primary care. (LBH)

The concept of "professional" is currently a critical issue for teachers. A normative position is offered with which to evaluate the professionalization of teachers, or any other practitioner or producer of work. Professions should not so much be defined by the content of the work but rather more by the manner in which the work is…

This report summarizes a project that focused on the future of the education of physician assistants. The panel of expert presenters represented physician assistant (PA) educators, educators of other health care professionals, employers of PAs, health care oriented foundations, a health care workforce expert, and members of the PA profession. The…