Following an introduction and outline of project objectives and methodology, summaries of the National Health Council 1968-1975 project are presented in seven sections, each representing the activities for recruitment, counseling, and related activities in the health occupations by annual fiscal year contract period. The annual reports summarize…

A two-day Health Manpower Planning Conference was held at State College, Pennsylvania, in 1971. The speakers represented a variety of organizations with responsibility for aspects of manpower planning and others not normally involved in planning. Program content was structured in such a way as to broaden the context within which manpower issues…

Exhibits as a medium for learning about the human body are becoming increasingly popular." The author "discusses the progress that has been made by the Mayo Medical Museum in this area." (Editor)

This brief article describes a health major program which is divided into three areas: (1) professional education requirements; (2) health major requirements; (3) general college requirements. Each area is presented separately for the purpose of clarity. (Author)

Examines evaluation in continuing education in the health professions as defined as impact on health care provider competence and performance or patient health status. Includes a literature review, case studies, and evaluation instruments. (JOW)

A role delineation model, developed by the National Environmental Health Association to identify the on-job activities of environmental health practitioners, is presented. The model describes the activities performed by three entry-level positions in environmental health. (BT)

Describes the process of developing the national standards for the health science career cluster. Describes a pilot test sponsored by Health Occupations Students of America and addresses the process of standards-based instruction. (JOW)

Examines the problems inherent in preparing allied health graduates for traditional roles and presents a model educational program that provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality health care services in a variety of settings. (Author)

Profiles 10 health care jobs in terms of duties, work environment, education and training needs, and salary scale. Jobs profiled are physicians' assistants, recreational therapists, respiratory therapists, dental assistants and hygienists, medical assistants, nurses' aides, psychiatric aides, emergency medical technicians, licensed practical…

Discusses E.T.Net, an online computer conferencing network that links developers and users of interactive technology in health science education. Describes the individual conferences including those for nursing care, computer-assisted instruction, hardware, and shareware. Provides information about accessing the network. (JOW)

Investigates the expectations and needs of audience in the health care professions. Determines (through interviews) audience reading habits, desired document qualities, and intended use. Finds that some health care professionals' expectations are similar to those of other technical writers, but some are specific to health care. Notes that findings…

Advance directives allow individuals to maintain control of their health care should they become unable to communicate. To benefit from them, adults need to be educated about their purpose and use, advanced medical technology, and end-of-life decision making. (SK)

This package, with one module on the microscope, is one of six such packages containing a total of 46 modules that comprise Health Occupations Education II, the second course of a two-year course of study. Each module may contain some or all of the following components: introduction, directions, objectives, a list of learning activities, student…