The purpose of this study was to determine profile characteristics of chiropractors licensed in the state of Washington. The results are based upon information gathered through a questionnaire which was sent to all chiropractors licensed in the state as of March 30, 1970. The response rate to the questionnaire was 83 0/0. The findings were that a…

This report presents data concerning predoctoral students supported under training grants of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The report offers a discussion of the training grant and a comparison of it to other forms of support, a discussion of the students and the fields of study…

A community and school survey was made of the Glendale Union High School District to determine the need for a health occupations program at the high school level. Procedures consisted of a literature review , visits to local health occupations and career programs, and administration of needs assessment instruments to high school students, Glendale…

This bibliography, part of the Vocational Education Resource Materials system is designed to: (1) Encourage and support curriculum development and instructional activities in vocational education and career development through collection and dissemination of appropriate materials, (2) supplement and complement efforts of the (Wisconsin) State…

Possibilities for employment opportunities related to aging are reviewed for four areas of professional psychology: clinical and counseling psychology, education, human factors engineering and ecological psychology, and teaching research. Some reasons for the slow development of opportunities for employment in the field of psychology of aging are…

The need for a role definition for health educators in primary health care programs is discussed. A program in diabetic education is offered as an illustration of health educator involvement in health care delivery. (MJB)

Responses of 742 (of 942) allied health faculty members indicate that (1) refereed journal articles are primary publications, (2) less than half had recent professional presentations, and (3) only 29 percent had directed sponsored projects. Most indicated that their academic preparation encouraged scholarly pursuits and that scholarship is…

The future of health care depends on a more unified nursing hierarchy. It makes sense to place the regulation of nurses' aides within the jurisdiction of the state nursing board, the agency charged with providing safe nursing care. Strengthening nursing's jurisdictional control will not only improve the quality of care, it will increase the…

The issue of occupational therapy's status as a profession has its roots in considerable gender divisiness evident in health care in the early 20th Century. Readdressing the issue means determining whether occupational therapists exhibit the characteristics of professionals and deciding which qualities and behaviors are important for them. (SK)

Identifies and clarifies some of the major issues concerning recertification and relicensure of allied health practitioners. Various methods of recredentialing are discussed. It is concluded that while mandatory continuing education may not provide evidence of competency, it may be more acceptable to health care practitioners than any other type…

The overabundance of information resources and the inadequacy of current information retrieval methods are considered with special reference to the scholarly record of the health sciences. Both formal and informal means for finding information and for keeping abreast of new knowledge are reviewed, with practical suggestions for lightening the…

Reports the outcomes of a 1978 national survey of candidate selection practices in 4 baccalaureate level and 7 associate degree level allied health disciplines. Found that few programs conducted evaluation of their admissions activities and that physical therapy and dental hygiene programs were the most structured in student selection. (JOW)

The extramural work of the University of Surrey, since its establishment in 1966, has expanded into several areas: activities with the general public, activities with young adults, community studies, work with schools and colleges, work with the health and social services, study of adult education, and research and development. (SA)

Author considers the reasons students choose health careers and the community college's alertness toward student interests. (RK)