Offers preventive measures for the elimination of continuous and costly faculty development remediation programs. Suggests that success-oriented faculty members should actively adopt effective preventive measures against failure by seeking continuous appraisal, formulating goals, arranging a planned positive socialization process, and documenting…

A study that compared selected knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) of 102 allied health and 134 nonallied health students found that both groups had cognitive deficits and misconceptions. It showed that a higher level of educational preparedness with respect to AIDS is needed. (JOW)

This annotated bibliography lists organizations and publications in the following categories: general information on aging, career guidance, curriculum materials, education and training, family services, health care, intergenerational programs, nutrition, opportunities for older adults, program development, and research. (SK)

This theoretical discussion of what information science can contribute to the health professions addresses questions of definition and describes application and knowledge models for the emerging profession of informatics. A review of existing programs includes curriculum models and provides details on informatics programs emphasizing information…

Discusses archival management, information resources management, and medical informatics as information related fields and assesses current educational activities in these areas. The possible benefits of establishing a partnership between information resources management practitioners and information studies educators are also discussed. (CLB)

A U.S. health occupations teacher uses her experience visiting British schools to compare the U.S. and British systems of health care and vocational education, especially tech prep. She suggests broadening the scope of tech prep to focus on preparing a world-class workforce for global competition. (SK)

This study addressed the question of the consistency of rater characteristics over time, and investigated the potential of multifaceted Rasch measurement in exploring this question. The purpose of the research is to investigate the use of these analytical techniques in rater training for the speaking subtest of the Occupational English Test, an…

Rapid changes make mandatory continuing education (MCE) for clinical laboratory professionals imperative. Recent well-designed studies refute arguments of ineffectiveness by showing how (MCE) alters professional practice. Problems other professions have had with licensure can be avoided. (SK)

Presents a validated system for evaluating health care literature categorized as research papers, literature reviews, technique articles, opinion pieces, or monographs. Presents questions for critically assessing content and offers suggestions for instructing health care professionals in the use of the system. (SK)

Responses from 59 of 67 instructors offering occupational therapy programs found that many do not offer training in many areas of rehabilitation technology, although 88 percent thought introductory technology skills were basic. Insufficient equipment and supplies were the biggest barriers to teaching technology. (SK)

A survey of 914 Philadelphia high school students (77 percent response) concerned their knowledge and attitudes toward acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the health professions. Results showed that most respondents had a good basic understanding of the transmission of the virus but they did not know or understand the health…

Boston's Project ProTech is a private industry council youth apprenticeship program that places high school students in hospitals to explore and train for health care occupations. Success factors include employer participation in student selection and a first-year orientation and job rotation scheme. (SK)

Discusses weaknesses in the system for rating educational quality in medical schools, and suggests ways to enhance the mechanics of the ratings task, the system used to obtain ratings, and factors affecting raters' judgments. The effect of the current health-care environment on ratings is examined, and guidelines are offered for a national effort…

In eight multidisciplinary teams, 50 health care professionals participated in a case-management workshop. Pre/posttest data revealed significant changes in knowledge and more value placed on cost monitoring. These improvements did not vary by type of hospital, profession, or experience. (SK)

At Dalhousie University an interprofessional module on professional ethics was taught to students from eight different allied health professions units. Evaluation by 424 students and 13 facilitators showed they valued learning about other professional viewpoints and issues. (SK)