Perhaps the most serious danger in associating self-study with the accreditation process is that it fosters themisconception that self-study is necessary at infrequent intervals to assure accreditation. The author makes suggestions for implementing ongoing and continuous self-study, and for improving accreditation so that it will complement…

On the basis of the parameters measured in this study, students completing a curriculum in medical technology with a shortened clinical laboratory phase plus structured courses in basic clinical science performed as well in an employment situation as students completing a curriculum with a full year of clinical laboratory experience. (Author)

Describes a competency-based, computer-managed instruction model that was developed and used in revising and managing the curricula of dietetic internship and physical therapy certificate programs. Results indicate that this approach to curriculum development is desirable and practical and has the potential for effectively serving future…

Outlines bases for cooperation between religious studies and the education and practice of allied health professionals. Identifies themes in which religious perspectives encourage scrutiny of values and assumptions that shape health care: definitions of health and sickness; relation of health to other values; attitudes toward the aged, incurable,…

Results of a 25-item survey developed to collect data for a paper delineating educators' concerns for accreditation demonstrated different perceptions of relative importance among the various institutional categories. The majority of respondents expressed more concern over the processes of accreditation than the principles. (Author/CT)

Describes the development, validity, and reliability of the Learning Preference Inventory (LPI) and its use with health professions students and practitioners. Use of the LPI allows identification of individual learning preferences with a fair degree of accuracy. Ways to improve motivation for learning are suggested. (JOW)

Assesses the utility of small group interviews comprised of two or more interviewers and two or more interviewees as a selection tool for entrance into allied health educational programs. Also examines data on decision making processes in small group selection interviews. (CT/Author)

The leadership styles of three diverse groups of allied health administrators are examined along the dimensions of the Consideration and Structure scales of the Leadership Opinion Questionnaire. Results show that the allied health group prefers a leadership style that is high on Consideration and very low on Structure. (Author/HD)

Multivariate analysis of data from measures of self-efficacy, values, outcomes expectation, health care experience, and grade point average for 300 physician assistant students revealed that self-efficacy is a significant predictor of clinical performance. The importance of considering noncognitive variables in addition to academic ones was…

A survey of 1,809 students found that information influencing their decision to enroll in allied health programs came from a variety of sources. Practicing health professionals were the most influential. Only physical therapy and dental hygiene students identified high school counselors as an important source. (Contains 20 references.) (JOW)

Analyzes the literature on problem-based learning (PBL) and explains its rationale, process, and current outcomes research. Cites examples of PBL in medical education and its application to allied health education. (Contains 49 references.) (JOW)

Responses from 74 of 148 directors of accredited physical-therapy-education programs indicated the following: (1) 76-100% of chairs and faculty and 20-57% of students, alumni, and staff participate in institutional assessment; and (2) 90% of directors believed the new accreditation criteria were important guides for program effectiveness. (SK)

A workshop showed clinical faculty how to evaluate marginal or borderline students by identifying problems, gathering data, and designing interventions. Case scenarios demonstrated how to deal with the stress of assessing marginal students. (SK)

Survey responses from 136 of 216 dental hygiene programs indicated that 31% included interdisciplinary activities in the curriculum; only 15% included both clinical and instructional interdisciplinary coursework. However, 74% felt that students would benefit from interdisciplinary experiences. (SK)

A modified Delphi procedure assessed the content validity of accreditation standards for cardiovascular technologists, cytotechnologists, medical sonographers, electroneurodiagnostic technologists, medical assistants, perfusionists, physician assistants, and surgical technologists. Although validity and reliability were extremely high, some…