The University of Houston College of Optometry external clinical program, which provides fourth year students with multidisciplinary clinical activities in facilities serving underserved areas, is described. The multidisciplinary practice setting allows the students to learn about the role of the optometrist and to communicate with other health…

Twenty-nine Alabama optometric practices were studied using an optometrist survey, one-week patient flow analysis, and audit of patient records. Results indicate some special facets of the rural practices that may require a different kind of educational preparation. (MSE)

A program for training dental nurses in Surinam is described whose objective is to alleviate a serious labor shortage. Its unique characteristics include an extra year of training for advanced techniques, absence of direct supervision, and acceptance by the national professional association for dentists. (MSE)

Focuses on the degree of cyclical sensitivity of the fast-growing services industry. Also examines the employment growth record of the services division, including its impact on overall economic stability in the postwar period. (CT)

Proper procedures for preparing, questioning, listening, commenting, probing, and attending to verbal and nonverbal responses in admissions interviews are reviewed. Guidelines are suggested for assessing the applicant's character traits, attitudes, and abilities as well. (MSE)

One part of a model health career information center was a toll-free health careers hotline which provided information to high school and college students, parents, counselors, and teachers. Evaluation of the hotline indicates that it fills a need, is considered useful by callers, and is of relatively small cost. (Author/CT)

Academic pharmacy is seen as in transition. The merging of colleges of pharmacy with various allied health programs to form a new governance structure--the college of pharmacy and allied health professions--is described Institutional savings are achieved through shared administration, staff, equipment, space, other resources, and occasionally…

Suggestions are made for American Health Association members in starting a state association in those areas where they are presently lacking. (JD)

Discusses a survey of student reactions to a new advising system at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing called Core Advising. Three faculty members were designated as advisors and were given reduced teaching loads. A questionnaire was devised for student evaluation of the system. (JOW)

This article summarizes the existing curricular models on death education for health professions students. A proposed course design for allied health professions students modified from Bloch's medical education objectives for a thanatology course is presented. The development of listening skills is given special emphasis. (Author/CT)

Describes three currently operating programs in community services and continuing education: (1) the regional continuing education program for health professions at the Rockford School of Medicine; (2) the program for senior adults at Vernon Regional Junior College; and (3) North Shore Community College's program for handicapped adults. (JP)

Included in the proceedings are a summary of the meeting of the Representative Assembly, a summary of the meetings of the Council of Delegates, amendments to the constitution and bylaws, reports from the President and Executive Director, and reports on the Association luncheon, awards, and technical and scientific exhibits. (JN)

A profile of the Southern College of Optometry is provided with information covering the history, students, education (including Doctor of Optometry program, technician program, faculty), clinics, buildings, finances, and new programs and services (including the Memphis Health Center, multiple patient VT program, closed circuit color TV,…

The critical issue of manpower in optometry is discussed in terms of widespread shortages and the decline in the number of applicants for admission to schools of optometry. (JMF)

An outline for a professional development and administration course in an optometry curriculum model is provided. It is designed to develop organizational, communicative, and management skills so the optometrist can become successful in the development and administration of a professional practice. Legal and professional development bibliographies…