The stated goal of the directory is to provide high school guidance counselors with information on health education and training opportunities in one document. To achieve this, the following information is provided: definition of career, program, location, admissions policy, length of course, affiliation, costs, and other items for each career…

Papers from the first of this two-part conference were by Leonard W. Cronkhite on new models and concepts of the health care system, by Joseph Kadish on the evolution of new health occupations, by Evan Charney on health team relationships, and by Mary Hill on expanded use of existing health personnel. The second session consisted of papers by…

More than 100 individuals attended a 2-day conference on developing dental auxiliary utilization (DAU) programs. Presentations included in this report are: (1) "How the Dean Implements the DAU Program," by James English, (2) "Some Objectives of a DAU Program" by Charles Barr, (3) "Role of the Supervisor in a Dental…

This report examines some of the issues surrounding the use of paramedic personnel. Following background information, emphasis is placed on programs and demonstration projects, training programs, the potential role of paramedics, the potential functions of paramedics, quality of care, acceptance of paramedics by patients and other personnel, the…

The directory of Minnesota institutions providing paramedical training is organized by categories of paramedical occupations: child care specialist, dental assistant and hygienist, dietetic assistant, electro medical technician, hospital service coordinator or hospital station secretary, inhalation therapist, laboratory assistant and technician,…

A literature review and study of a baccalaureate health care education program examined approaches to shared learning. The study recommended that the value of multidisciplinary collaboration be extended to all stakeholders, including consumers, administrators, and policymakers. (SK)

An epidemic of career camps is spreading across the nation and offering a unique alternative for students during the summer. These camps, usually geared toward middle and high school students, hope to spark interest in careers for youth during their formative years. This article describes one of the most popular of these: health career camps. One…

The Francis Tuttle name has long been associated with career and technical education. As director of Oklahoma's State Department of Vocational and Technical Education for almost two decades, Dr. Tuttle pioneered the way for career and technical education nationwide. His progressive ideas continue to flourish at the Francis Tuttle Technology…

The purpose of this feminist narrative study was to examine the experiences of women in four different health professions (nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, and social work) who provided care to elderly relatives. Although caring is a central and common feature of the personal and professional lives of many women (Baines, Evans, & Neysmith, 1991;…

This article explores the use of active imagination and dialogics as constructs that can be applied reflexively to health care education. Drawing on student data, it discusses some of the primary elements of these ideas, and how they may inform reflection, human inquiry, and pedagogical approaches to personal and professional growth and…

This study examined the professional background of physical therapy department chairpersons, as well as training received for the position, and its importance. Survey methodology was utilized and the return rate was 62%. The average physical therapy department chairperson is a 52 years old female, tenured, associate professor with a doctorate…

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the health topics students received information about, how students obtained health-related information, and perceived believability of those sources. Participants and Methods: Students (N = 1202) were surveyed using the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) of the American College Health…

The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE) and The American Kinesiology Association (AKA) should work together to help kinesiology thrive. Data are provided about kinesiology that reflects its visibility in PubMed and Google. Survey data from AKA show the rapid growth of the undergraduate major and graduate programs. In…

Context: Medical and allied health professionals who work in agricultural states frequently address the needs of clients who live and work in rural and frontier environments. The primary occupations of those living in rural areas include farming, ranching, or other agriculture-related work. Farming is consistently ranked as one of the most…