This document contains materials for a college course in health management developed for the State of Iowa. The course syllabus lists the course title, hours, number, description, prerequisites, learning activities, instructional units, required text, 13 references, evaluation criteria, course objectives, and course competencies. It is followed by…

This laboratory manual on microbiology begins with an introduction relating the study of microorganisms to health occupations education and stressing the importance of teaching critical thinking. The introduction is followed by general instructions for the use of the manual and an illustration of hand washing procedures. The 13 laboratory…

The paper reviews the training need by professionals in the allied health services for work with handicapped children and youth. The American Society of Allied Health Professionals (ASAHP) has conducted workshops in which roles and responsibilities for allied health personnel were identified, such as helping to coordinate health, education, and…

This guide was written to assist teachers in teaching parliamentary procedures to students in the health occupations education program. The guide emphasizes officer duties, order of business and correct use of parliamentary procedure. The following topics are covered in the guide: definition and history of parliamentary procedure, a brief…

A proposal is presented for Periodontics II, a course offered at the Community College of Philadelphia to give the dental hygiene/assisting student an understanding of the disease states of the periodontium and their treatment. A standardized course proposal cover form is given, followed by a statement of purpose for the course, a list of major…

A proposal is presented for a Community College of Philadelphia course, entitled "Medical Office Laboratory Procedures," which provides a laboratory introduction to microscopic and chemical analysis of blood and urine as performed in the physician's office. Following a standard cover form, a statement of the purpose of the course discusses course…

Recent legislation and judicial decisions regarding the legal responsibilities of postsecondary institutions to handicapped and learning-disabled students are discussed. The relevance of these decisions to administrators of allied health programs in the selection and retention of students is examined. (Author/CT)

A 1990 survey of 196 first- and second-year dental hygiene students at 5 colleges and universities investigated their knowledge of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Incomplete knowledge and some confusion was found, but little difference was found between first- and second-year students. (MSE)

This module was designed to assist educators in facilitating learning in health careers outside nursing. It may be used for classroom, on-the-job, or independent study. The module is organized in nine units. Each unit contains the following components: scope of unit, unit objectives, student's information assignment, reference resources used by…

The final report describes the accomplishments of the 3-year project, "Training Alliances in Health and Education" (TAHE), a program designed to involve allied health professionals and Professional Development and Dissemination (PRODD) cemters in efforts to develop a coordinated delivery system to meet the education and education-related…

This courseware evaluation rates the "Inflammation" program developed by Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. (This program--not contained in this document--introduces students to the possible causes, signs, and protective benefits of inflammation.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (allied health, nursing), and…

The use of standardized course syllabi and behavioral objectives requires the commitment and acceptance of faculty and administrators, but it can also help schools of optometry establish standards for evaluating students and improving instructional quality. Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction all lend themselves to writing clear…

Wellness has emerged as a new goal of health education and allied health professionals. Development of the wellness movement and distinctions between wellness education and health education are explored. (DF)

Proper procedures for preparing, questioning, listening, commenting, probing, and attending to verbal and nonverbal responses in admissions interviews are reviewed. Guidelines are suggested for assessing the applicant's character traits, attitudes, and abilities as well. (MSE)