At least 50 vocational or professional groups now provide a health service. Many have established accrediting procedures for maintaining educational standards. A model is presented that would lessen the burden of accrediting on educational institutions and simultaneously permit testing of the feasibility of a multiprofessional accrediting…

A survey of 780 allied health department heads in Ohio hospitals and educational institutions collected data by professional area on continuing education availability and interest in participation. (Author/CH)

Describes activities of the Health Occupations Education Specialist at the U.S. Department of Education, including providing national leadership to the field, working with the health care industry, and providing leadership to the Health Occupations Students of America. Information exchange is another primary function. (Author/CH)

Reports that vocational health occupations programs are undergoing a self-analysis process including evaluation of competency and continuing competency. Presents perspectives of health professionals with comparisons to nursing and medical technology credentialing and continuing education. These perspectives are intended for other occupational…

The University of Montreal is the only French-speaking optometry school following the North American model. Its history, clinical activities, research, and students are described. (Author/MLW)

Presented are goals and a topical outline for a one-semester chemistry course for students in the health professions. The outline is intended to be a model rather than an "official" course in the field. Several points are offered, particularly for faculty new to teaching such a chemistry course. (JN)

A self instructional learning center developed at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy provides alternative educational opportunities for pharmacy students at all levels of education and practice. (Author)

The obstacles encountered in an outcomes assessment process were studied, focusing on the specific obstacles that prevent program administration from successfully completing the outcomes assessment process and the degree to which these obstacles operate. Of 135 dental hygiene education program directors surveyed, 107 responded, completing a…

The 2001 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report "Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century" recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to develop next steps for reform of health professions education in order to enhance patient care quality and safety. In June 2002, the IOM convened this summit, which included 150…

This report compares the demand for qualified healthcare workers in Maryland and the supply provided by Maryland higher education institutions. It identifies: (1) Maryland?s top 25 demand healthcare occupations, and (2) any gaps between the supply and demand for these 25 healthcare occupations. Additional information on each healthcare occupation…

The Galveston plan implemented by the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Allied Health Sciences and Galveston College provides academic and clinical experience for the health care worker. The plan utilizes the core approach in instruction for its cooperative program. (DS)

The process of writing and using performance goals, will bring a number of side benefits in its wake, among them ultimately, a more realistic view of what is needed to meet existing shortages in the health services. (Editor)

The objectives of this study were to: (1) describe the activities of clerks, (2) identify teaching and learning experiences, and (3) to describe the effects of career selection with respect to responsibility, skill development, and enjoyment of the program. (Editor)