The data presented in this document make it possible to assess trends in the availability and distribution of medical and paramedical personnel in Louisiana. The report shows the existing situation and provides a basis for evaluating the nature and extent of problems related to health-care needs. The relation of persons per physician, dentist, and…

The guide was developed on the basis of advice from a widely representative committee appointed by the Colorado State Department of Public Health. The materials were tested in a course in an urban center and a course in a rural center. The initial portion of the manual presents: (1) guidelines for organizing preparatory nurse aide courses, (2)…

The implications of the pursuit of health goals in the 1970's are discussed to determine priorities in vocational-technical education. Factors basic to increasing the national emphasis on health in the 1970's are outlined. An increased demand for health services are changes in the health field and health occupations training will affect the supply…

Occupational licensing has received renewed attention in America. This document examines the practices of licensing boards and the criteria they use. Licensing procedures were analyzed by the Educational Testing Service with reference to the following points: what is licensed and where, who does the licensing, what are the requirements, how is…

This special continuing education issue announces the Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.) Program and the Individual Education Unit (IEU). The IEU is offered in recognition of one hour of participation in a continuing education learning experience that may not qualify for use of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU)…

Recognizing the need for a health manpower planning system that would insure the recruitment, training, utilization, and retention of area residents as skilled providers of health care, Comprehensive Health Planning, Inc., Metropolitan Chicago (CHP), and the West Side Health Planning Organization (WSHPO) embarked on a 1-year project to demonstrate…

The Convocation of American Indian scholars was conceived, organized, and directed by the American Indian Historical Society. The first convocation was held at Princeton University in 1970. Unlike conventions, the convocations are called when emergencies in Indian life exist, when changes are needed, and when new directions are emerging. This…

Statistics showing the lack of minority workers in the health occupations and in national health schools emphasize the need for more minority students in this field. A brief overview of what to expect in the way of cost of continued education is followed by a discussion of possibilities for financial assistance. The final five pages list public…

The purpose of the study was to develop a formal, organized, widely agreed upon and accepted program for assuring the most effective and efficient advancement of persons interested in expanding their competencies and responsibilities in health occupations. Information was collected via personal interviews, mail questionnaires, and telephone…

Papers presented at the Conference were: (1) "The Development of Health Care Areas: Development and Implementation of the Concept" by O.H. Duggins, M.O. Drage, and S.S. Katz, (2) "Measuring Our Progress Toward Our Goals" by E. L. Brown, (3) "The Program and the Direction of the National Student Nurses' Association" by M.A. Tuft, (4) "The…

The 73 participants representing 10 health professions, health education at all levels, and federal and state agencies attended a 2-day conference which attempted to reinforce communication among allied health practitioners in the utilization of the allied health assistant in the delivery of health care. Major issue papers, which provided…

To develop a high school practical nursing curriculum, a survey was made of six hospitals, four nursing homes, and one public health agency to investigate current and expected content of the occupation and to determine attributes and personal characteristics employers look for in practical nurses. Analysis of data revealed that employers assess…

The document reports on a training program designed to accelerate in-plant upgrading of skills, first in metal-working, then in health-service occupations, through training provided in off-work time. The project was to evaluate the use of allowances as incentives, and to provide guidelines for future upgrading programs. (Author)

The most difficult problem to be solved by this demonstration project was the high dropout rate in the target schools. More than half of the students routinely dropped out in the tenth grade, leading to the decision to start the program at that level in an effort to hold potential dropouts by stimulating their interest in health-care occupations.…

In the Mexican American community of East Los Angeles, two identifiable problems existed: (1) the need for training and employing educationally, socially, and vocationally disadvantaged Mexican Americans and (2) the need to alleviate shortages of competent personnel in health areas. Pilot Project HEART (Hospital Employment and Related Training)…