Needs for more physicians dictate the need for more medical schools. (HS)

Great need for hygienists suggests that counselors bring field to attention of girls of good ability in areas of science, spatial visualization, routine arithmetic. (Author)

Describes a competency-based, computer-managed instruction model that was developed and used in revising and managing the curricula of dietetic internship and physical therapy certificate programs. Results indicate that this approach to curriculum development is desirable and practical and has the potential for effectively serving future…

Five guidelines to aid hearing impaired patients in interactions with health care providers are explained. These include being aware of your interpreter's limitations and "describe your medical problem as concisely and scientifically as possible." (Author/MC)

Health educators of the 1990s must possess microcomputer literacy as an entry level skill, since they will use microcomputers in almost all facets of education and management. Sixteen projected uses for microcomputers are listed, and a health education graduate program at Indiana University is described. (JMK)

Outlines bases for cooperation between religious studies and the education and practice of allied health professionals. Identifies themes in which religious perspectives encourage scrutiny of values and assumptions that shape health care: definitions of health and sickness; relation of health to other values; attitudes toward the aged, incurable,…

The present optometric education and licensing model, which includes the state boards, National Board, schools and colleges, Council on Optometric Education, and an external review committee, as well as future practitioners, is examined. Criticism of the challenge examination method is discussed in this context. (MSE)

This summary of health careers literature written during the 1970s synthesizes career education concepts for use by vocational education counselors. Areas discussed include effective counseling, choosing among alternatives, improving counseling information, and sources of health occupations information. (CT)

Results of a 25-item survey developed to collect data for a paper delineating educators' concerns for accreditation demonstrated different perceptions of relative importance among the various institutional categories. The majority of respondents expressed more concern over the processes of accreditation than the principles. (Author/CT)

An inexpensive, flexible, and practical method for providing students with immediate feedback, not only on tests but also on other forms of instructional materials, is described. Latent image materials needed include: a spirit master, a transfer sheet, a spirit duplicator, and a latent image developer. (MLW)