This study examined the current perception of preceptor development experience in New Jersey athletic training education programs, and determined how mentorship may be included in this development. Preceptors are responsible for the supervision and evaluation of athletic training students in live clinical scenarios. Athletic training education…

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the delivery of education as many occupational therapy (OT) programs temporarily transitioned to remote learning. The purpose of this article is to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) pass rates. A mixed methods research design was used…

Health professions outreach programs are important avenues to increase interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). One aspect of many of these programs is anatomy, which can be challenging to teach due to its scope. Creative teaching methods, such as the incorporation of examples from pop culture, can help…

Scholars have begun to call for more formalized training of clinicians in "structural competency" as a way to address health inequities. Existing programs tend to focus on physicians. This continuing education program brought together a diverse group of academics and community partners to provide a more comprehensive and inclusive…

Despite the popularity of online master's degree programs, degree completion times vary greatly, often slowing during the final phase known as the capstone project (GP) or thesis. This exploratory, mixed-method pilot study presents health professions online graduate students' perceptions of facilitators and barriers to completion of both the…

Purpose: The primary purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention including the use of a clinical reference tool on the clinician's knowledge and self-efficacy scores in peristomal management. A secondary purpose compared the participant's knowledge and self-efficacy based on the education delivery method of…

The purpose of this research effort was to examine the Rutgers University pre-health students' advising utilization and the association of advising to medical school admission, for 2012-2016. A variety of variables allied with the Social Cognitive Career Theory and advising practice shaped the examination framework. Specifically, the researcher…

The research study reviewed the high impact contextualized support English Second Language (ESL) Speech Health Profession (HP) course and how it affected the student's progress into the health professions at Bergen Community College (BCC). The pilot course offered at BCC during three semesters, Fall 2016, Spring 2017 and Fall 2017 introduced…

The National Fund for Workforce Solution's Young Adult Initiatives aim to test and implement new strategies for targeting America's young adults and share this information so that employers and workforce development can join forces in investing in the millions of young adults across the nation. This case study will focus on challenges and…

Those following recent employment trends have heard about the nursing shortage. A combination of increased demand and impending retirements means 1 million nurses will be needed in hospitals, homes, and medical facilities by 2018. That's good news for job seekers. But it is not just shortages in nursing. Allied health careers, including…

The population growth, labor force participation, and educational attainment of Latinos in the U.S. influence the composition of the current and future U.S. society, economy, and workforce. In 2012, the Latino population in the United States is the youngest and fastest growing ethnic group, with the highest level of labor force participation…

An educational program was developed to train practitioners to provide care for patients and families that are responsive to cultural concerns. The aim was to increase knowledge and improve attitudes toward providing culturally proficient and culturally sensitive care for patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. The program…

Health career clubs can increase public knowledge and understanding of health matters, improve the image and status of health workers, and attract qualified recruits to health occupations educational programs. The article traces the development of the health career club concept in New Jersey. (Author/MW)

This document presents the Health Professions Education Master Plan, a part of Phase III of the New Jersey Master Plan for Higher Education. The Plan covers (1) team concept of health care delivery and the education of health professionals; (2) accreditation, licensure and certification: factors affecting manpower availability; (3) recruitment,…

Operation MEDIHC's (Military Experience Directed into Health Careers) program to help veterans trained in health skills while in military service capitalize on those skills when they return to civilian life is examined. The goal of the program was to help find civilian career opportunities and to provide free counseling and vocational guidance to…