Applied biology/chemistry is team taught at Swain County High School (North Carolina). The course integrates academic skills into the vocational context of health occupations preparation. (SK)

Responses from 73 of 141 allied health deans/directors showed that, although they spent two-thirds of their time on administration, as a group they produced 855 publications, made 1,348 presentations, and received $38.3 million in funding since 1990. No differences were found between research and nonresearch institutions. (SK)

Describes a program for humane care of the dying in long-term care facilities including the data collection process for clinical practice and learning needs assessment, use of needs assessment in continuing education, and evaluation of the continuing-education program. (SK)

Health care organizations with successful internal education programs can expand their offerings through a formal externalization process. The process involves needs assessment, environmental scanning, identification of internal successes, and selection of appropriate topics. (SK)

Describes four strategies used by health-sciences faculty to develop rigorous but expanded standards for promotion/tenure: redesign of appointment and promotion guidelines; compendium of ways to document clinical and professional service; workshop to increase awareness of review committees; and workshop to prepare junior faculty for promotion. (SK)

In Britain, health occupations education has been incorporated into higher education. Educational institutions can respond to the ensuing upheaval by developing caring learning organizations, characterized by an affiliative attitude, respect for differences, open communication, balance of freedom and order, spontaneity, fun, transcendent value…

A model mentoring program to interest middle school students in allied health careers incorporates features of tech prep, career academies, and the Yes I Can program. Activities include speakers, service learning, career day, interdisciplinary presentations, and job shadowing. (SK)

One part of a larger Scottish study focused on continuing education in health care. Senior health care professionals expressed concern about prolonging initial professional education and increasing privatization of responsibility for learning. Culture influenced learning behavior. Key issues included decreased funding, difficulty finding time for…

A community-based interdisciplinary health professions education project involving medicine, nursing, and allied health provides experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Committed leadership, communication, and active community involvement are keys to success. (SK)

A workshop based on a mini-case study explores design issues for using videoconferencing in continuing health education. Presenter orientation, appropriate visuals, modular structure, adult learning principles, and group facilitation are discussed. (SK)

Describes the work of writing as a reflective practitioner that was undertaken as part of an Education Principles and Methods module from a master's degree program in medical science for health care professionals and educators. Shows how writing as a reflective practitioner can lead to professional development, decrease stress, and support team…

Training of geriatrics clinicians in interdisciplinary teamwork included group dynamics, conflict management, leadership, and team building. Pre/posttest data from eight teams identified challenges in defining teams, stabilizing membership, dealing with health care changes, and coping with stress. Training objectives were revised to include…

Minority high school students (n=19) attended a health care career exploration program that included classroom sessions, group and individual activities, field trips, lectures, job shadowing, and a final report. On completion, most were considering careers in geriatrics or gerontology and had more positive attitudes toward older adults. (SK)

Cultural integration, an ongoing process of cultural awareness, competence, and action, is essential for allied health professionals. It may be fostered through a curriculum emphasizing critical reflection and active and experiential learning, including immersion in other cultures. (Contains 19 references.) (SK)

Interviews with staff in 46 senior residences and nursing homes identified different approaches to the use of reminiscence: formal group and individual sessions; informal, impromptu individual sessions; informal ad hoc sessions; and reminiscence-related activities. The range of staff skills required suggests a need for rethinking the values and…